photo by Jim Gregory
Most of a storytelling concert takes place in the imagination of the listener!
"Heather Forest creates a living fantasy. The audience was enchanted. Her considerable talents go far beyond the usual ideas of storytelling. This woman has a magic which flows out to touch her audience in their hearts." Town & Country News Watertown, NY "Highly original…wonderfully gifted.... She calls herself a storyteller, but obviously she is much more. She combines song, sound, and story, weaving a most remarkable spell..." Robert Sherman Woody's Children, WQXR-FM Radio NY |
Storytelling Programs“A true troubadour... even the narrative parts of her storytelling seem to be sung; her delivery is so precise and compelling, she just draws one into her spell. Her stories are lovely, magical things and her singing voice is true, simple, and unadorned." - Martha’s Vineyard Times, MA
MUSICAL FOLKTALE CONCERTS Heather Forest brings World Tales to life in the imagination of listeners of all ages. Her minstrel style of storytelling is a dynamic fusion of storytelling, poetry, prose, guitar and the sung and spoken word.Storytelling Programs Visiting Author In-School Assembly Programs In-school musical folktales concerts are 45 minutes long and are for a maximum of 250-300 students. Programs for grades K-3 feature lively musical fables and audience participation. Storytelling programs for grades 4-6, Jr. H.S., and H.S. feature captivating plots of tall tales, myths, and stories of adventure and enchantment from around the world. She is an award winning author of nine folktale books and eight recordings. A sound system, teacher study guides, a complimentary recording of Heather Forest's storytelling, and an autographed copy of one of her children's books are provided. Creative Writing & Storytelling Workshops Using the structure of the folktale as its core, these workshops offer insights into storytelling performance techniques, the power of language, creative writing and attentive listening skills. Workshops are designed to suit grade level and curriculum interest. Workshops can take place in a classroom or library setting and can accommodate two classes at each session. Residency Programming possibilities: Two Concerts at each of two schools (same day/different locations) K-2, K-3, 3-5 or 4-6 Two In-School Storytelling Concerts and Two Workshops (same day at one location) Four in-class workshops (same day at one location) A Family Concert can be scheduled during the evening of a community residency. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS Storytelling Workshops for Teachers, Librarians, Parents, Leaders, and Storytellers offer participants an opportuning to hone their creative thinking and oral communication skills.STORY ARTS PO BOX 354 HUNTINGTON, NY 11743 631-271-2511 |
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