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SUMMARY:Speak Up Live: Mind Over Matter
DESCRIPTION:Speak Up is bringing its unique brand of storytelling to the CMCH’s Zoom Room! Join us from home to hear storytellers from around the world tell true stories about lived experiences around the theme of  “Mind Over Matter”. 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks\, Speak Up co-founder\, will cap the evening with a story of his own. The program will be hosted by Speak Up co-founder\, Elysha Dicks. \n$10 per household. Spaces are limited\, please register soon! Click here to reserve a spot.  We’ll email you the link to join the Zoom event two hours before the performance begins. \nABOUT SPEAK UP\nSpeak Up is a Hartford-based storytelling organization that seeks to promote the art of personal storytelling to a wide audience and build a community of storytellers in Connecticut. Speak Up brings professional and amateur storytellers to stage to share true stories from their lives. Speak Up founders and producers Matthew and Elysha Dicks work closely with storytellers to help them craft their stories for the stage and teach storytelling workshops to storytellers at all levels.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-live-mind-over-matter/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:online programming,Storytelling Performance
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SUMMARY:Speak Up Live: Mind Over Matter
DESCRIPTION:Speak Up is bringing its unique brand of storytelling to the CMCH’s Zoom Room! Join us from home to hear storytellers from around the world tell true stories about lived experiences around the theme of  “Mind Over Matter”. 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks\, Speak Up co-founder\, will cap the evening with a story of his own. The program will be hosted by Speak Up co-founder\, Elysha Dicks. \n$10 per household. Spaces are limited\, please register soon! Click here to reserve a spot.  We’ll email you the link to join the Zoom event two hours before the performance begins. \nABOUT SPEAK UP\nSpeak Up is a Hartford-based storytelling organization that seeks to promote the art of personal storytelling to a wide audience and build a community of storytellers in Connecticut. Speak Up brings professional and amateur storytellers to stage to share true stories from their lives. Speak Up founders and producers Matthew and Elysha Dicks work closely with storytellers to help them craft their stories for the stage and teach storytelling workshops to storytellers at all levels.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-live-mind-over-matter-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:online programming,Storytelling Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200822T190000
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SUMMARY:Speak Up Live: Letting Go
DESCRIPTION:Speak Up is bringing its unique brand of storytelling to the CMCH’s Zoom Room! Join us from home to hear storytellers from around the world tell true stories about lived experiences around the theme of “Letting Go”. 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks\, Speak Up co-founder\, will cap the evening with a story of his own. The program will be hosted by Speak Up co-founder\, Elysha Dicks. \n$10 per household. Spaces are limited\, please register soon! Click here to reserve a spot. On the day of the program\, we’ll email you the link to join the Zoom event. \nABOUT SPEAK UP\nSpeak Up is a Hartford-based storytelling organization that seeks to promote the art of personal storytelling to a wide audience and build a community of storytellers in Connecticut. Speak Up brings professional and amateur storytellers to stage to share true stories from their lives. Speak Up founders and producers Matthew and Elysha Dicks work closely with storytellers to help them craft their stories for the stage and teach storytelling workshops to storytellers at all levels.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-live-letting-go/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:online programming,Storytelling Performance
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SUMMARY:Speak Up Live: Letting Go
DESCRIPTION:Speak Up is bringing its unique brand of storytelling to the CMCH’s Zoom Room! Join us from home to hear storytellers from around the world tell true stories about lived experiences around the theme of “Letting Go”. 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks\, Speak Up co-founder\, will cap the evening with a story of his own. The program will be hosted by Speak Up co-founder\, Elysha Dicks. \n$10 per household. Spaces are limited\, please register soon! Click here to reserve a spot. On the day of the program\, we’ll email you the link to join the Zoom event. \nABOUT SPEAK UP\nSpeak Up is a Hartford-based storytelling organization that seeks to promote the art of personal storytelling to a wide audience and build a community of storytellers in Connecticut. Speak Up brings professional and amateur storytellers to stage to share true stories from their lives. Speak Up founders and producers Matthew and Elysha Dicks work closely with storytellers to help them craft their stories for the stage and teach storytelling workshops to storytellers at all levels.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-live-letting-go-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:online programming,Storytelling Performance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
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SUMMARY:Speak Up Live: Stories From Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Speak Up is bringing its unique brand of storytelling to the CMCH’s Zoom Room! Join us from home to hear storytellers from around the world tell true stories about lived experiences. 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks\, Speak Up co-founder will cap the evening with a story of his own. The program will be hosted by Speak Up co-founder\, Elysha Dicks. \n$10 per household. Half of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to COVID-19 relief. \nSpaces are limited\, please register soon! Click here to reserve a spot. On the day of the program\, we’ll email you the link to join the Zoom event. \nABOUT SPEAK UP\nSpeak Up is a Hartford-based storytelling organization that seeks to promote the art of personal storytelling to a wide audience and build a community of storytellers in Connecticut. Speak Up brings professional and amateur storytellers to stage to share true stories from their lives. Speak Up founders and producers Matthew and Elysha Dicks work closely with storytellers to help them craft their stories for the stage and teach storytelling workshops to storytellers at all levels.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-podcast-live-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event,Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T214138Z
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SUMMARY:Speak Up Live: Stories From Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Speak Up is bringing its unique brand of storytelling to the CMCH’s Zoom Room! Join us from home to hear storytellers from around the world tell true stories about lived experiences. 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks\, Speak Up co-founder will cap the evening with a story of his own. The program will be hosted by Speak Up co-founder\, Elysha Dicks. \n$10 per household. Half of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to COVID-19 relief. \nSpaces are limited\, please register soon! Click here to reserve a spot. On the day of the program\, we’ll email you the link to join the Zoom event. \nABOUT SPEAK UP\nSpeak Up is a Hartford-based storytelling organization that seeks to promote the art of personal storytelling to a wide audience and build a community of storytellers in Connecticut. Speak Up brings professional and amateur storytellers to stage to share true stories from their lives. Speak Up founders and producers Matthew and Elysha Dicks work closely with storytellers to help them craft their stories for the stage and teach storytelling workshops to storytellers at all levels.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-podcast-live-2-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event,Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Speak Up at CMCH: Advanced Storytelling Workshop with Matt Dicks
DESCRIPTION:**This sold-out event has been POSTPONED** \nSpeak Up co-founder\, bestselling novelist\, and 45-time Moth StorySLAM winner and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks will be teaching a day-long workshop for those ready to move beyond the beginning workshop and tell their own stories. \nUnlike our beginner’s class\, which allows participants to be passive learners if they so choose\, the advanced version of the workshop is a more interactive\, performance-based model. Participants will be encouraged to tell a story of their own in a low stakes\, highly supportive environment – though they need not come to the workshop with a story prepared. Stories can be found and crafted as a part of the workshop. Much of the instruction is driven through the stories told by participants\, so there is ample opportunity for actual storytelling. There is also a focus on performance techniques\, improvisational games\, and the explicit modeling of the crafting of a new story. \nWhile it’s recommended that storytellers take a beginner’s workshop first\, it is not required. \nRegistration is $120 for CMCH members and $140 for non-members. REGISTER ONLINE HERE. \nLunch is not included\, but there will be a lunch break. Bring your own or ask CMCH staff about local eateries. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger at (860) 236-5621 x289 or by email at natalie_belanger@chs.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-advanced-storytelling-workshop-with-matt-dicks-2-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Speak Up at CMCH: Advanced Storytelling Workshop with Matt Dicks
DESCRIPTION:**This sold-out event has been POSTPONED** \nSpeak Up co-founder\, bestselling novelist\, and 45-time Moth StorySLAM winner and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks will be teaching a day-long workshop for those ready to move beyond the beginning workshop and tell their own stories. \nUnlike our beginner’s class\, which allows participants to be passive learners if they so choose\, the advanced version of the workshop is a more interactive\, performance-based model. Participants will be encouraged to tell a story of their own in a low stakes\, highly supportive environment – though they need not come to the workshop with a story prepared. Stories can be found and crafted as a part of the workshop. Much of the instruction is driven through the stories told by participants\, so there is ample opportunity for actual storytelling. There is also a focus on performance techniques\, improvisational games\, and the explicit modeling of the crafting of a new story. \nWhile it’s recommended that storytellers take a beginner’s workshop first\, it is not required. \nRegistration is $120 for CMCH members and $140 for non-members. REGISTER ONLINE HERE. \nLunch is not included\, but there will be a lunch break. Bring your own or ask CMCH staff about local eateries. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger at (860) 236-5621 x289 or by email at natalie_belanger@chs.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-advanced-storytelling-workshop-with-matt-dicks-2-3/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T093000
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SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Master Class
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry\, this event is SOLD OUT \nSpeak Up co-founder\, bestselling novelist\, and 45-time Moth StorySLAM winner and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks will be teaching a day-long workshop for those storytellers with stories ready to tell and are looking to revise\, rewrite\, and/or fine-tune through performance and critique. \nGetting ready to perform a story for The Moth? Preparing a presentation for the workplace? Hoping to craft a story for an upcoming keynote? Refine a story for your sales pitch? Or maybe just looking to tell the best story at your upcoming family gathering? \nThis workshop is for you. \nThis is an all-day workshop focused solely on the stories told in class. Participants should either bring two stories to share over the course of the day or a single story that they will tell in the morning\, receive feedback\, and re-tell in the afternoon. \nRegistration is $120 for CMCH members and $140 for non-members. Click here to purchase tickets. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org. \nLunch is not included\, but there will be a lunch break. Bring your own or ask CMCH staff about local eateries
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-master-class/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Boot Camp,Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
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SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Master Class
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry\, this event is SOLD OUT \nSpeak Up co-founder\, bestselling novelist\, and 45-time Moth StorySLAM winner and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks will be teaching a day-long workshop for those storytellers with stories ready to tell and are looking to revise\, rewrite\, and/or fine-tune through performance and critique. \nGetting ready to perform a story for The Moth? Preparing a presentation for the workplace? Hoping to craft a story for an upcoming keynote? Refine a story for your sales pitch? Or maybe just looking to tell the best story at your upcoming family gathering? \nThis workshop is for you. \nThis is an all-day workshop focused solely on the stories told in class. Participants should either bring two stories to share over the course of the day or a single story that they will tell in the morning\, receive feedback\, and re-tell in the afternoon. \nRegistration is $120 for CMCH members and $140 for non-members. Click here to purchase tickets. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org. \nLunch is not included\, but there will be a lunch break. Bring your own or ask CMCH staff about local eateries
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-master-class-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Boot Camp,Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T215058Z
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SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Crafty
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History is excited to partner with Speak Up to bring their unique brand of engaging storytelling to our members and visitors.  Come and hear professional and amateur storytellers take the stage to share true stories from their lives. The theme for this performance is “Crafty.” \nThe performance starts at 8:00\, but arrive early to browse our exhibit galleries — they’ll open an hour before the show. Our newest exhibit is “Pieces of American History: Connecticut Quilts“\, which examines to stories of CT quilters and their art through the ages. \n$15 CMCH members\, $20 non-members. Complimentary snacks\, wine\, beer and soft drinks included. \nTICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE UNTIL 5 PM\, then available at the door beginning at 7:00 pm on the night of the performance. \nABOUT SPEAK UP\nSpeak Up is a Hartford-based storytelling organization that seeks to promote the art of personal storytelling to a wide audience and build a community of storytellers in Connecticut. Speak Up brings professional and amateur storytellers to stage to share true stories from their lives. Speak Up founders and producers Matthew and Elysha Dicks work closely with storytellers to help them craft their stories for the stage and teach storytelling workshops to storytellers at all levels. \nSpeak Up storytelling shows feature 6-8 storytellers who tell true stories from their lives on a predetermined theme. Shows showcase a blend of seasoned storytellers and people telling stories for the first time. Stories are 6-8 minutes in length. Shows are hosted by Speak Up producer Elysha Dicks\, and storyteller and producer Matthew Dicks serves as one of the storytellers for the evening.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-crafty/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T200000
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SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Crafty
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History is excited to partner with Speak Up to bring their unique brand of engaging storytelling to our members and visitors.  Come and hear professional and amateur storytellers take the stage to share true stories from their lives. The theme for this performance is “Crafty.” \nThe performance starts at 8:00\, but arrive early to browse our exhibit galleries — they’ll open an hour before the show. Our newest exhibit is “Pieces of American History: Connecticut Quilts“\, which examines to stories of CT quilters and their art through the ages. \n$15 CMCH members\, $20 non-members. Complimentary snacks\, wine\, beer and soft drinks included. \nTICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE UNTIL 5 PM\, then available at the door beginning at 7:00 pm on the night of the performance. \nABOUT SPEAK UP\nSpeak Up is a Hartford-based storytelling organization that seeks to promote the art of personal storytelling to a wide audience and build a community of storytellers in Connecticut. Speak Up brings professional and amateur storytellers to stage to share true stories from their lives. Speak Up founders and producers Matthew and Elysha Dicks work closely with storytellers to help them craft their stories for the stage and teach storytelling workshops to storytellers at all levels. \nSpeak Up storytelling shows feature 6-8 storytellers who tell true stories from their lives on a predetermined theme. Shows showcase a blend of seasoned storytellers and people telling stories for the first time. Stories are 6-8 minutes in length. Shows are hosted by Speak Up producer Elysha Dicks\, and storyteller and producer Matthew Dicks serves as one of the storytellers for the evening.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-crafty-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
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SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Book Launch Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join bestselling author and storyteller Matthew Dicks for the launch of his latest novel\, Twenty-One Truths About Love. Matt will spend the evening telling the stories behind the writing of this book\, which is comprised entirely of lists. List after list after list which combine to tell the story of a man and his struggle to keep his marriage together while the rest of his life falls apart. \nIn addition to stories\, there will be contests\, prizes\, Q&A\, and even an opportunity for audience participation. Books will be sold at the event\, and Matthew will be signing them\, too. \nThe evening will be hosted\, of course\, by Elysha Dicks. \nAdmission is $10\, and all proceeds go directly to the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Complimentary snacks\, wine and soft drinks will be served. You can buy tickets in advance online or at the door. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org. \nMore About Matthew Dicks’ new book\, Twenty-One Truths About Love: \nFrom the beloved author of Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend comes a wonderful new novel about a struggling man\, written entirely in lists. \nDaniel Mayrock’s life is at a crossroads. He knows the following to be true: \n1. He loves his wife Jill… more than anything.\n2. He only regrets quitting his job and opening a bookshop a little (maybe more than a little)\n3. Jill is ready to have a baby.\n4. The bookshop isn’t doing well. Financial crisis is imminent. Dan doesn’t know how to fix it.\n5. Dan hasn’t told Jill about their financial trouble.\n6. Then Jill gets pregnant. \nThis heartfelt story is about the lengths one man will go to and the risks he will take to save his family. But Dan doesn’t just want to save his failing bookstore and his family’s finances: \n1. Dan wants to do something special.\n2. He’s a man who is tired of feeling ordinary.\n3. He’s sick of feeling like a failure.\n4. He doesn’t want to live in the shadow of his wife’s deceased first husband. \nDan is also an obsessive list maker; his story unfolds entirely in his lists\, which are brimming with Dan’s hilarious sense of humor\, unique world-view\, and deeply personal thoughts. When read in full\, his lists paint a picture of a man struggling to be a man\, a man who has reached a point where he’s willing to do anything for the love (and soon-to-be new love) of his life.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-book-launch-party/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
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DTSTAMP:20260514T044702
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SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Book Launch Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join bestselling author and storyteller Matthew Dicks for the launch of his latest novel\, Twenty-One Truths About Love. Matt will spend the evening telling the stories behind the writing of this book\, which is comprised entirely of lists. List after list after list which combine to tell the story of a man and his struggle to keep his marriage together while the rest of his life falls apart. \nIn addition to stories\, there will be contests\, prizes\, Q&A\, and even an opportunity for audience participation. Books will be sold at the event\, and Matthew will be signing them\, too. \nThe evening will be hosted\, of course\, by Elysha Dicks. \nAdmission is $10\, and all proceeds go directly to the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Complimentary snacks\, wine and soft drinks will be served. You can buy tickets in advance online or at the door. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org. \nMore About Matthew Dicks’ new book\, Twenty-One Truths About Love: \nFrom the beloved author of Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend comes a wonderful new novel about a struggling man\, written entirely in lists. \nDaniel Mayrock’s life is at a crossroads. He knows the following to be true: \n1. He loves his wife Jill… more than anything.\n2. He only regrets quitting his job and opening a bookshop a little (maybe more than a little)\n3. Jill is ready to have a baby.\n4. The bookshop isn’t doing well. Financial crisis is imminent. Dan doesn’t know how to fix it.\n5. Dan hasn’t told Jill about their financial trouble.\n6. Then Jill gets pregnant. \nThis heartfelt story is about the lengths one man will go to and the risks he will take to save his family. But Dan doesn’t just want to save his failing bookstore and his family’s finances: \n1. Dan wants to do something special.\n2. He’s a man who is tired of feeling ordinary.\n3. He’s sick of feeling like a failure.\n4. He doesn’t want to live in the shadow of his wife’s deceased first husband. \nDan is also an obsessive list maker; his story unfolds entirely in his lists\, which are brimming with Dan’s hilarious sense of humor\, unique world-view\, and deeply personal thoughts. When read in full\, his lists paint a picture of a man struggling to be a man\, a man who has reached a point where he’s willing to do anything for the love (and soon-to-be new love) of his life.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-book-launch-party-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190729T163000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044702
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190111T153021Z
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SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Storytelling Boot Camp with Matthew Dicks
DESCRIPTION:Join 38-time Moth StorySLAM champion\, 6-time GrandSLAM champion\, and internationally best-selling author Matthew Dicks for a week of storytelling instruction culminating in a showcase performance where you can perform your story and show off your skills to a live audience. \nThis workshop – which will run Monday-Wednesday-Friday from 9:30-4:30 with a 90- minute lunch/writing break — will offer participants: \n\ndetailed instruction on finding and crafting an entertaining\, engaging story\nextensive modeling of story development and performance\nimprov exercises that will help you find and develop new stories in your everyday life\ndaily opportunities to practice storytelling in front of the class – both prepared stories and impromptu exercises\nconstant\, individualized feedback about your stories\nopportunities to revise and retell stories again and again\none-on-one and in small group conferences\n\nParticipants will come away from the week with at least 2-3 ready-to tell stories and the ability to generate new storytelling ideas\, structure new stories for maximum impact\, and apply an array of newly learned and well-practiced performance techniques for speaking to groups in any setting and for any purpose. \nThe week will culminate with an evening showcase in which workshop participants will perform for invited guests. \nWhether your desire is to take the stage and tell a story or improve your communication skills in the classroom or the workplace or overcome your fear of speaking in public\, this workshop might be for you. \n$375 for CMCH members\, $400 for non-members. Space is limited and tickets can be purchased here. Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org or 860-236-5621 ext. 289. \nRecent praise for Matt’s instruction: \nThere are inspirational moments in life that bring about meaningful change. Matt’s workshop is one of those moments. Fusing an educational framework with his powerfully personal stories\, Matt creates a safe environment for participants to learn the art of storytelling. You will leave with a smile on your face and the ability to tell a story from a five-second moment in your life. \n –- Monica Pierce \nIf there is such a thing as a story telling bug\, I have been bitten by it! This workshop provided the perfect blend of stories\, instruction\, discussion\, and practical experience. Matt is a masterful story teller and teacher. I feel grateful to have had this opportunity and plan to do more. \n– Allyn Stelljes \nMatthew Dicks is the internationally bestselling author of the novels Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend\, Something Missing\, Unexpectedly\, Milo\, The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs\, Storyworthy: Engage\, Teach\, Persuade\, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling\, and the upcoming 21 Truths About Love\, The Other Mother and Cardboard Knight. His novels have been translated into more than 25 languages worldwide. \nMemoirs of an Imaginary Friend was the 2014 Dolly Gray Award winner and was a finalist for the 2017 Nutmeg Award in Connecticut. \nHe is also the author of the rock opera The Clowns and the musicals Caught in the Middle\, Sticks & Stones\, and Summertime. He has written comic books for Double Take comics. He is the humor columnist for Seasons magazine and a columnist for Slate magazine. He has also published for Reader’s Digest\, The Hartford Courant\, Parents magazine\, The Huffington Post\, and The Christian Science Monitor. \nThe Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists awarded him first prize in opinion/humor writing in 2015\, 2016\, and 2017. \nWhen not hunched over a computer screen\, Matthew fills his days as an elementary school teacher\, a storyteller\, a speaking coach\, a blogger\, a wedding DJ\, a minister\, a life coach\, and a Lord of Sealand. He has been teaching for 20 years and is a former West Hartford Teacher of the Year and a finalist for Connecticut Teacher of the Year. \nMatthew is a 38-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion whose stories have been featured on their nationally syndicated Moth Radio Hour and their weekly podcast. He has also told stories for This American Life\, TED\, The Colin McEnroe Show\, The Story Collider\, The Liar Show\, Literary Death Match\, The Mouth\, and many others. He has performed in such venues as the Brooklyn Academy of Music\, The Wilbur Theater\, The Academy of Music in North Hampton\, CT\, The Bynam Theater of Pittsburgh\, The Bell House in NYC\, The Lebanon Opera House\, The Cutler Majestic\, Boston University\, and Infinity Hall in Hartford\, CT. \nMatthew is also the co-founder and creative director of Speak Up\, a Hartford-based storytelling organization that produces shows throughout New England. He teaches storytelling and public speaking to individuals\, corporations\, universities\, religious institutions\, and school districts around the world. He has most recently taught at Yale University\, The University of Connecticut Law School\, Purdue University\, The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health\, Miss Porter’s School\, The Berkshire School\, and Graded School in Sao Paulo\, Brazil. \nMatthew is the creator\, producer\, and co-host of Speak Up Storytelling\, a podcast that teaches people to tell their best stories. \nMatthew is also the creator and co-host of Boy vs. Girl\, a podcast about gender and gender stereotypes. \nMatthew is married to friend and fellow teacher\, Elysha\, and they have two children\, Clara and Charlie. He grew up in the small town of Blackstone\, Massachusetts\, where he made a name for himself by dying twice before the age of eighteen and becoming the first student in his high school to be suspended for inciting riot upon himself.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-storytelling-boot-camp-with-matthew-dicks/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Boot Camp,Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
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SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Storytelling Boot Camp with Matthew Dicks
DESCRIPTION:Join 38-time Moth StorySLAM champion\, 6-time GrandSLAM champion\, and internationally best-selling author Matthew Dicks for a week of storytelling instruction culminating in a showcase performance where you can perform your story and show off your skills to a live audience. \nThis workshop – which will run Monday-Wednesday-Friday from 9:30-4:30 with a 90- minute lunch/writing break — will offer participants: \n\ndetailed instruction on finding and crafting an entertaining\, engaging story\nextensive modeling of story development and performance\nimprov exercises that will help you find and develop new stories in your everyday life\ndaily opportunities to practice storytelling in front of the class – both prepared stories and impromptu exercises\nconstant\, individualized feedback about your stories\nopportunities to revise and retell stories again and again\none-on-one and in small group conferences\n\nParticipants will come away from the week with at least 2-3 ready-to tell stories and the ability to generate new storytelling ideas\, structure new stories for maximum impact\, and apply an array of newly learned and well-practiced performance techniques for speaking to groups in any setting and for any purpose. \nThe week will culminate with an evening showcase in which workshop participants will perform for invited guests. \nWhether your desire is to take the stage and tell a story or improve your communication skills in the classroom or the workplace or overcome your fear of speaking in public\, this workshop might be for you. \n$375 for CMCH members\, $400 for non-members. Space is limited and tickets can be purchased here. Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org or 860-236-5621 ext. 289. \nRecent praise for Matt’s instruction: \nThere are inspirational moments in life that bring about meaningful change. Matt’s workshop is one of those moments. Fusing an educational framework with his powerfully personal stories\, Matt creates a safe environment for participants to learn the art of storytelling. You will leave with a smile on your face and the ability to tell a story from a five-second moment in your life. \n –- Monica Pierce \nIf there is such a thing as a story telling bug\, I have been bitten by it! This workshop provided the perfect blend of stories\, instruction\, discussion\, and practical experience. Matt is a masterful story teller and teacher. I feel grateful to have had this opportunity and plan to do more. \n– Allyn Stelljes \nMatthew Dicks is the internationally bestselling author of the novels Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend\, Something Missing\, Unexpectedly\, Milo\, The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs\, Storyworthy: Engage\, Teach\, Persuade\, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling\, and the upcoming 21 Truths About Love\, The Other Mother and Cardboard Knight. His novels have been translated into more than 25 languages worldwide. \nMemoirs of an Imaginary Friend was the 2014 Dolly Gray Award winner and was a finalist for the 2017 Nutmeg Award in Connecticut. \nHe is also the author of the rock opera The Clowns and the musicals Caught in the Middle\, Sticks & Stones\, and Summertime. He has written comic books for Double Take comics. He is the humor columnist for Seasons magazine and a columnist for Slate magazine. He has also published for Reader’s Digest\, The Hartford Courant\, Parents magazine\, The Huffington Post\, and The Christian Science Monitor. \nThe Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists awarded him first prize in opinion/humor writing in 2015\, 2016\, and 2017. \nWhen not hunched over a computer screen\, Matthew fills his days as an elementary school teacher\, a storyteller\, a speaking coach\, a blogger\, a wedding DJ\, a minister\, a life coach\, and a Lord of Sealand. He has been teaching for 20 years and is a former West Hartford Teacher of the Year and a finalist for Connecticut Teacher of the Year. \nMatthew is a 38-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion whose stories have been featured on their nationally syndicated Moth Radio Hour and their weekly podcast. He has also told stories for This American Life\, TED\, The Colin McEnroe Show\, The Story Collider\, The Liar Show\, Literary Death Match\, The Mouth\, and many others. He has performed in such venues as the Brooklyn Academy of Music\, The Wilbur Theater\, The Academy of Music in North Hampton\, CT\, The Bynam Theater of Pittsburgh\, The Bell House in NYC\, The Lebanon Opera House\, The Cutler Majestic\, Boston University\, and Infinity Hall in Hartford\, CT. \nMatthew is also the co-founder and creative director of Speak Up\, a Hartford-based storytelling organization that produces shows throughout New England. He teaches storytelling and public speaking to individuals\, corporations\, universities\, religious institutions\, and school districts around the world. He has most recently taught at Yale University\, The University of Connecticut Law School\, Purdue University\, The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health\, Miss Porter’s School\, The Berkshire School\, and Graded School in Sao Paulo\, Brazil. \nMatthew is the creator\, producer\, and co-host of Speak Up Storytelling\, a podcast that teaches people to tell their best stories. \nMatthew is also the creator and co-host of Boy vs. Girl\, a podcast about gender and gender stereotypes. \nMatthew is married to friend and fellow teacher\, Elysha\, and they have two children\, Clara and Charlie. He grew up in the small town of Blackstone\, Massachusetts\, where he made a name for himself by dying twice before the age of eighteen and becoming the first student in his high school to be suspended for inciting riot upon himself.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-storytelling-boot-camp-with-matthew-dicks-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Boot Camp,Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
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SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Advanced Storytelling Workshop with Matthew Dicks
DESCRIPTION:** Rescheduled from May 18 ** \nSpeak Up co-founder and 38-time Moth StorySLAM winner and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks will be teaching a day-long workshop for those ready to move beyond the beginning workshop and tell their own stories. \nUnlike our beginner’s class\, the advanced version of the workshop is a more interactive\, performance-based model. Participants will be encouraged to tell a story of their own in a low stakes\, highly supportive environment – though they need not come to the workshop with a story prepared. Much of the instruction is driven through the stories told by participants\, so there is ample opportunity for actual storytelling. There is also a focus on performance techniques\, improvisational games\, and the explicit modeling of the crafting of a new story. \nRegistration is $110 for CMCH members and $120 for non-members. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Tickets can be purchased here. \nLunch is not included\, but there will be a lunch break. Bring your own or ask CMCH staff about local eateries. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org or 860-236-5621 ext. 289.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-advanced-storytelling-workshop-with-matthew-dicks/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
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SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Advanced Storytelling Workshop with Matthew Dicks
DESCRIPTION:** Rescheduled from May 18 ** \nSpeak Up co-founder and 38-time Moth StorySLAM winner and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks will be teaching a day-long workshop for those ready to move beyond the beginning workshop and tell their own stories. \nUnlike our beginner’s class\, the advanced version of the workshop is a more interactive\, performance-based model. Participants will be encouraged to tell a story of their own in a low stakes\, highly supportive environment – though they need not come to the workshop with a story prepared. Much of the instruction is driven through the stories told by participants\, so there is ample opportunity for actual storytelling. There is also a focus on performance techniques\, improvisational games\, and the explicit modeling of the crafting of a new story. \nRegistration is $110 for CMCH members and $120 for non-members. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Tickets can be purchased here. \nLunch is not included\, but there will be a lunch break. Bring your own or ask CMCH staff about local eateries. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org or 860-236-5621 ext. 289.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-advanced-storytelling-workshop-with-matthew-dicks-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T093000
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SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Master Class with Matthew Dicks
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry\, but this program is sold out! \nSpeak Up co-founder and 38-time Moth StorySLAM winner and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks will be teaching a day-long workshop for those storytellers with stories ready to tell and are looking to revise\, rewrite\, and/or fine-tune through performance and critique. \nGetting ready to perform a story for The Moth? Preparing a presentation for the workplace? Hoping to craft a story for an upcoming keynote? Refine a story for your sales pitch? Or maybe just looking to tell the best story at your upcoming family gathering? \nThis workshop is for you. \nThis is an all-stories all-day workshop focused solely on the stories told in class. Participants should either bring two stories to share over the course of the day or a single story that they will tell in the morning\, receive feedback\, and re-tell in the afternoon. \nRegistration is $110 for CMCH members and $120 for non-members. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Tickets can be purchased here. \nLunch is not included\, but there will be a lunch break. Bring your own or ask CMCH staff about local eateries. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org or 86-236-5621 ext. 289.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-master-class-with-matthew-dicks-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
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SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Master Class with Matthew Dicks
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry\, but this program is sold out! \nSpeak Up co-founder and 38-time Moth StorySLAM winner and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks will be teaching a day-long workshop for those storytellers with stories ready to tell and are looking to revise\, rewrite\, and/or fine-tune through performance and critique. \nGetting ready to perform a story for The Moth? Preparing a presentation for the workplace? Hoping to craft a story for an upcoming keynote? Refine a story for your sales pitch? Or maybe just looking to tell the best story at your upcoming family gathering? \nThis workshop is for you. \nThis is an all-stories all-day workshop focused solely on the stories told in class. Participants should either bring two stories to share over the course of the day or a single story that they will tell in the morning\, receive feedback\, and re-tell in the afternoon. \nRegistration is $110 for CMCH members and $120 for non-members. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Tickets can be purchased here. \nLunch is not included\, but there will be a lunch break. Bring your own or ask CMCH staff about local eateries. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org or 86-236-5621 ext. 289.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-master-class-with-matthew-dicks/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T190000
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SUMMARY:Speak Up Podcast LIVE!
DESCRIPTION:Speak Up’s Matthew and Elysha Dicks will be celebrating 50 episodes and their first full year of podcasting by recording their first ever live episode of Speak Up Storytelling\, their weekly podcast on the art and craft of storytelling. \nElysha and Matt will be joined by four storytellers\, who will tell their stories live and receive an instant critique. The show will also feature their regular “Homework for Life” segment\, questions and answers from the audience\, giveaways\, and much more. \nAdmission is just $5\, and all of the proceeds will go directly to the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.  Wine\, soft drinks and snacks will be served.  Tickets available at the door. \nDOORS OPEN AT 7:00 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Galleries open before the show. \nJoin us for a fun night of stories\, laughter\, and even a little bit of learning\, too. \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger at natalie_belanger@chs.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-podcast-live-3/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Storytelling Boot Camp,Storytelling Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044702
CREATED:20190307T195557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T195557Z
UID:16510-1558206000-1558213200@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up Podcast LIVE!
DESCRIPTION:Speak Up’s Matthew and Elysha Dicks will be celebrating 50 episodes and their first full year of podcasting by recording their first ever live episode of Speak Up Storytelling\, their weekly podcast on the art and craft of storytelling. \nElysha and Matt will be joined by four storytellers\, who will tell their stories live and receive an instant critique. The show will also feature their regular “Homework for Life” segment\, questions and answers from the audience\, giveaways\, and much more. \nAdmission is just $5\, and all of the proceeds will go directly to the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.  Wine\, soft drinks and snacks will be served.  Tickets available at the door. \nDOORS OPEN AT 7:00 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Galleries open before the show. \nJoin us for a fun night of stories\, laughter\, and even a little bit of learning\, too. \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger at natalie_belanger@chs.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-podcast-live/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Storytelling Boot Camp,Storytelling Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T163000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044702
CREATED:20190110T162315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T162315Z
UID:22304-1556962200-1556987400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Beginner Storytelling Workshop with Speak Up co-Founder Matthew Dicks
DESCRIPTION:Speak Up co-founder and 38-time Moth StorySLAM winner and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks will be teaching a day-long workshop on the art of storytelling. This is a workshop designed for a wide range of people\, including those with little or no previous storytelling experience. \nWhile many workshop graduates have gone on to tell stories on stage for Speak Up\, The Moth\, and other storytelling organizations\, many students take this beginner-level workshop with little or no desire to ever take the stage. They want to learn about storytelling for personal and professional development\, to meet new people\, to improve communication skills\, to develop their writing ability\, to challenge themselves\, to finally get the attention of grandchildren\, colleagues\, or that special someone\, or to simply try something new. \nIncluded in this workshop will be:\n• Methods for finding stories in your own life\, including exercises and systems by which these stories can continue to be found and collected long after the workshop is finished\n• Crafting stories\, including finding compelling arcs and the appropriate use of stakes\, description\, suspense\, dialogue\, and more\n• Permissible\, recommended “lies” of storytelling\n• The cinema of storytelling\n• The strategic use of humor in storytelling\n• Performance techniques \nThis is a no-risk\, low stakes introduction to storytelling that does not require students to tell stories or even speak if that’s what they prefer. If you’d like to dip a toe into storytelling and learn some of the most effective\, easiest applied strategies to the finding and crafting of stories but you’re not yet ready to stand before an audience and speak\, this workshop is a safe place for you to learn. \nDue to the amount of information presented\, there is very limited opportunity for participants to present stories of their own. \n$85 CMCH members\, $95 non-members. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Tickets can be purchased here. \nLunch is not included\, but there is a lunch break. Bring your own or ask CMCH staff about local eateries.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-beginner-storytelling-workshop-with-speak-up-co-founder-matthew-dicks-3/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T163000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044702
CREATED:20190110T162315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T162315Z
UID:15502-1556962200-1556987400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Beginner Storytelling Workshop with Speak Up co-Founder Matthew Dicks
DESCRIPTION:Speak Up co-founder and 38-time Moth StorySLAM winner and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks will be teaching a day-long workshop on the art of storytelling. This is a workshop designed for a wide range of people\, including those with little or no previous storytelling experience. \nWhile many workshop graduates have gone on to tell stories on stage for Speak Up\, The Moth\, and other storytelling organizations\, many students take this beginner-level workshop with little or no desire to ever take the stage. They want to learn about storytelling for personal and professional development\, to meet new people\, to improve communication skills\, to develop their writing ability\, to challenge themselves\, to finally get the attention of grandchildren\, colleagues\, or that special someone\, or to simply try something new. \nIncluded in this workshop will be:\n• Methods for finding stories in your own life\, including exercises and systems by which these stories can continue to be found and collected long after the workshop is finished\n• Crafting stories\, including finding compelling arcs and the appropriate use of stakes\, description\, suspense\, dialogue\, and more\n• Permissible\, recommended “lies” of storytelling\n• The cinema of storytelling\n• The strategic use of humor in storytelling\n• Performance techniques \nThis is a no-risk\, low stakes introduction to storytelling that does not require students to tell stories or even speak if that’s what they prefer. If you’d like to dip a toe into storytelling and learn some of the most effective\, easiest applied strategies to the finding and crafting of stories but you’re not yet ready to stand before an audience and speak\, this workshop is a safe place for you to learn. \nDue to the amount of information presented\, there is very limited opportunity for participants to present stories of their own. \n$85 CMCH members\, $95 non-members. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Tickets can be purchased here. \nLunch is not included\, but there is a lunch break. Bring your own or ask CMCH staff about local eateries.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-beginner-storytelling-workshop-with-speak-up-co-founder-matthew-dicks/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Belanger":MAILTO:natalie_belanger@chs.org
GEO:41.772934;-72.705277
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T220000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044702
CREATED:20190108T215058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T215058Z
UID:22302-1556395200-1556402400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Put Me In\, Coach: Stories of Athletic Endeavors
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History is excited to partner with Speak Up to bring their unique brand of engaging storytelling to our members and visitors. \nThe theme for this performance is “Put Me in Coach: Stories of Athletic Endeavors.” \nThe performance starts at 8:00\, but arrive early to browse our exhibit galleries. We’ve partnered with the Public History Program at CCSU to produce “Rebuild via Homerun: Baseball in Connecticut\,” a look at Connecticut’s long history with baseball\, from the Dark Blues to the Yard Goats. Galleries open from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm! \n$15 CMCH members\, $20 non-members. Complimentary snacks\, wine\, beer and soft drinks included. \nTICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE UNTIL 5 PM\, then available at the door beginning at 6:45 pm on the night of the performance. \nABOUT SPEAK UP\nSpeak Up is a Hartford-based storytelling organization that seeks to promote the art of personal storytelling to a wide audience and build a community of storytellers in Connecticut. Speak Up brings professional and amateur storytellers to stage to share true stories from their lives. Speak Up founders and producers Matthew and Elysha Dicks work closely with storytellers to help them craft their stories for the stage and teach storytelling workshops to storytellers at all levels. \nSpeak Up storytelling shows feature 6-8 storytellers who tell true stories from their lives on a predetermined theme. Shows showcase a blend of seasoned storytellers and people telling stories for the first time. Stories are 6-8 minutes in length. Shows are hosted by Speak Up producer Elysha Dicks\, and storyteller and producer Matthew Dicks serves as one of the storytellers for the evening.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-put-me-in-coach-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T220000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044702
CREATED:20190108T215058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T215058Z
UID:15477-1556395200-1556402400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Put Me In\, Coach: Stories of Athletic Endeavors
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History is excited to partner with Speak Up to bring their unique brand of engaging storytelling to our members and visitors. \nThe theme for this performance is “Put Me in Coach: Stories of Athletic Endeavors.” \nThe performance starts at 8:00\, but arrive early to browse our exhibit galleries. We’ve partnered with the Public History Program at CCSU to produce “Rebuild via Homerun: Baseball in Connecticut\,” a look at Connecticut’s long history with baseball\, from the Dark Blues to the Yard Goats. Galleries open from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm! \n$15 CMCH members\, $20 non-members. Complimentary snacks\, wine\, beer and soft drinks included. \nTICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE UNTIL 5 PM\, then available at the door beginning at 6:45 pm on the night of the performance. \nABOUT SPEAK UP\nSpeak Up is a Hartford-based storytelling organization that seeks to promote the art of personal storytelling to a wide audience and build a community of storytellers in Connecticut. Speak Up brings professional and amateur storytellers to stage to share true stories from their lives. Speak Up founders and producers Matthew and Elysha Dicks work closely with storytellers to help them craft their stories for the stage and teach storytelling workshops to storytellers at all levels. \nSpeak Up storytelling shows feature 6-8 storytellers who tell true stories from their lives on a predetermined theme. Shows showcase a blend of seasoned storytellers and people telling stories for the first time. Stories are 6-8 minutes in length. Shows are hosted by Speak Up producer Elysha Dicks\, and storyteller and producer Matthew Dicks serves as one of the storytellers for the evening.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-put-me-in-coach/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044702
CREATED:20180828T040001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T040001Z
UID:22227-1549099800-1549125000@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Advanced Storytelling Workshop with Matthew Dicks
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry\, but this event is now sold out. \nSpeak Up co-founder and Moth StorySLAM and GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks will be teaching a day-long workshop for those ready to move beyond the beginning workshop and tell their own stories. \nUnlike our beginner’s class\, which allows participants to be passive learners if they so choose\, the advanced version of the workshop is a more interactive\, performance-based model. Participants will be encouraged to tell a story of their own in a low stakes\, highly supportive environment – though they need not come to the workshop with a story prepared. Much of the instruction is driven through the stories told by participants\, so there is ample opportunity for actual storytelling. There is also a focus on performance techniques\, microphone work\, improvisational games\, and the explicit modeling of the crafting of a new story. \nRegistration is $110 for CMCH members and $120 for non-members. Lunch is not included\, but there will be a lunch break. Bring your own or ask CMCH staff about local eateries. \n**Snow Date is Saturday February 9. \nREGISTER ONLINE HERE. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger at (860) 236-5621 x289 or by email at natalie_belanger@chs.org. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-chs-advanced-storytelling-workshop-matthew-dicks-3-2-2-4/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
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GEO:41.772934;-72.705277
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044702
CREATED:20180828T040001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T040001Z
UID:14994-1549099800-1549125000@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Advanced Storytelling Workshop with Matthew Dicks
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry\, but this event is now sold out. \nSpeak Up co-founder and Moth StorySLAM and GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks will be teaching a day-long workshop for those ready to move beyond the beginning workshop and tell their own stories. \nUnlike our beginner’s class\, which allows participants to be passive learners if they so choose\, the advanced version of the workshop is a more interactive\, performance-based model. Participants will be encouraged to tell a story of their own in a low stakes\, highly supportive environment – though they need not come to the workshop with a story prepared. Much of the instruction is driven through the stories told by participants\, so there is ample opportunity for actual storytelling. There is also a focus on performance techniques\, microphone work\, improvisational games\, and the explicit modeling of the crafting of a new story. \nRegistration is $110 for CMCH members and $120 for non-members. Lunch is not included\, but there will be a lunch break. Bring your own or ask CMCH staff about local eateries. \n**Snow Date is Saturday February 9. \nREGISTER ONLINE HERE. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger at (860) 236-5621 x289 or by email at natalie_belanger@chs.org. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-chs-advanced-storytelling-workshop-matthew-dicks-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
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GEO:41.772934;-72.705277
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044702
CREATED:20180828T050042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T050042Z
UID:22226-1547890200-1547915400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Beginner Storytelling Workshop with Speak Up co-founder Matthew Dicks
DESCRIPTION:Speak Up co-founder and 34-time Moth StorySLAM winner and four time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks will be teaching a day-long workshop on the art of storytelling. This is a workshop designed for a wide range of people\, including those with little or no previous storytelling experience. \nWhile many workshop graduates have gone on to tell stories on stage for Speak Up\, The Moth\, and other storytelling organizations\, most students take this beginner-level workshop with little or no desire to ever take the stage. They want to learn about storytelling for personal and professional development\, to meet new people\, to improve communication skills\, to develop their writing ability\, to challenge themselves\, to finally get the attention of grandchildren\, colleagues\, or that special someone\, or to simply try something new. \nIncluded in this workshop will be:\n• Methods for identifying the stories from your life that are best to tell and creating a system by which these stories can continue to be found and collected long after the workshop is finished\n• Effective framing of a story\n• Development of a strong\, well defined arc\n• Implementation of stakes\n• Permissible\, recommended “lies” of storytelling\n• The importance and inclusion of cinema in storytelling\n• The strategic use of humor in storytelling \nThis is a no-risk\, low stakes introduction to storytelling that does not require students to tell stories or even speak if that’s what they prefer. If you’d like to dip a toe into storytelling and learn some of the most effective\, easiest applied strategies to the finding and crafting of stories but you’re not yet ready to stand before an audience and speak\, this workshop is a safe place for you to learn. \nDue to the amount of information presented\, there is very limited opportunity for participants to present stories of their own. \nTo register\, click here. \n$85 CMCH members\, $95 non-members. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Lunch is not included\, but there is a lunch break. Bring your own or ask CMCH staff about local eateries. \n**Snow Date is Saturday February 9. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger at (860) 236-5621 x289 or by email at natalie_belanger@chs.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-chs-beginner-storytelling-workshop-speak-co-founder-matthew-dicks-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
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GEO:41.772934;-72.705277
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044702
CREATED:20180828T050042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T050042Z
UID:14992-1547890200-1547915400@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up at CMCH: Beginner Storytelling Workshop with Speak Up co-founder Matthew Dicks
DESCRIPTION:Speak Up co-founder and 34-time Moth StorySLAM winner and four time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks will be teaching a day-long workshop on the art of storytelling. This is a workshop designed for a wide range of people\, including those with little or no previous storytelling experience. \nWhile many workshop graduates have gone on to tell stories on stage for Speak Up\, The Moth\, and other storytelling organizations\, most students take this beginner-level workshop with little or no desire to ever take the stage. They want to learn about storytelling for personal and professional development\, to meet new people\, to improve communication skills\, to develop their writing ability\, to challenge themselves\, to finally get the attention of grandchildren\, colleagues\, or that special someone\, or to simply try something new. \nIncluded in this workshop will be:\n• Methods for identifying the stories from your life that are best to tell and creating a system by which these stories can continue to be found and collected long after the workshop is finished\n• Effective framing of a story\n• Development of a strong\, well defined arc\n• Implementation of stakes\n• Permissible\, recommended “lies” of storytelling\n• The importance and inclusion of cinema in storytelling\n• The strategic use of humor in storytelling \nThis is a no-risk\, low stakes introduction to storytelling that does not require students to tell stories or even speak if that’s what they prefer. If you’d like to dip a toe into storytelling and learn some of the most effective\, easiest applied strategies to the finding and crafting of stories but you’re not yet ready to stand before an audience and speak\, this workshop is a safe place for you to learn. \nDue to the amount of information presented\, there is very limited opportunity for participants to present stories of their own. \nTo register\, click here. \n$85 CMCH members\, $95 non-members. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Lunch is not included\, but there is a lunch break. Bring your own or ask CMCH staff about local eateries. \n**Snow Date is Saturday February 9. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger at (860) 236-5621 x289 or by email at natalie_belanger@chs.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/speak-chs-beginner-storytelling-workshop-speak-co-founder-matthew-dicks-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Performance,Storytelling Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Belanger":MAILTO:natalie_belanger@chs.org
GEO:41.772934;-72.705277
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