This is your chance to tell a story live onstage in front of an audience!
But first, you’ll be guided through in-depth story-crafting sessions where you’ll learn how to tell a compelling story. This seven-week class series will help you become is designed to help you find the moments from your own life that matter most and turn them into unforgettable stories you can tell onstage, with confidence and without notes.
Taught by Saya Jenks
Each week, you'll dig into the craft and technique behind live personal storytelling: how to find your story's structure, build tension, land a moment, and leave an audience wanting more. You'll practice out loud and get personalized feedback every week. You'll also build your confidence in your unique voice, learn how to tap into your innate creativity, and surprise yourself with just how many stories you have to tell.
There's no need to come to class knowing the story you want to tell. In fact, if you're not sure you have a story worth telling, this is the class for you! You'll learn lots of techniques to mine your personal experiences for captivating content. You'll learn that a story doesn't have to involve crazy plot twists: it's about how you connect with your audience.
On June 25 (the final class), we'll host a live storytelling night where you'll take everything you've learned and tell your story, live, in front of a real audience. There will also be an optional dress rehearsal on Tuesday, June 23 from 7-9pm.
Whether you've been itching to get onstage or just want to prove to yourself that you have stories worth telling, this class is for you.
WHEN: Wednesday evenings from 7pm-9pm
CLASS DATES:
May 14 (first class)
May 21
May 28
June 4
June 11
June 18
June 23 (optional dress rehearsal - note that this is a Tuesday evening)
June 25 (live storytelling performance!)
WHERE: The Auditorium (Room 209) at University Heights Center (5031 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105)
This class will run if a minimum of 8 students enroll 7 days before the first class meeting. Enrollment is limited to 14 students.
Good to know:
Open to anyone 18+
Free onsite parking & paid street available
Venue is wheelchair accessible; elevator is located at the southeast entrance (facing Brooklyn Ave NE)
Refunds available up to 7 days before the first class. Refund requests received after that point are not eligible for a refund.
What to bring/wear: We recommend wearing comfortable clothes you can move in and bringing a water bottle as you'll be speaking a lot.
Please note that we may take photos or videos during the class that may be used in future marketing materials. If you want to participate but don't want your photo taken, just let your instructor know.