| Program Type | Workshop | Residency | Teacher Professional Development |
| Art Form | Literary Arts & Storytelling |
| Curriculum/a | Character Education | Social and Emotional Learning |
| Target Grades | Middle School (6th - 8th grade) | High School (9th - 12th grade) | Young Adult (18 - 21 years old) |
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Testimonial
Having the opportunity to work with AFLCT has been truly beneficial; they've provided unique experiences that have positively impacted our students. Their professional artists are strong role-models who encouraged students to take risks, find their voices, and be confident young people. They assisted in the process of inspiring our students to discover their individual identities and be able to self-assuredly express and share their ideas and opinions.
Description
Embark on an engaging journey of self-expression and emotional intelligence in “Comedy Expression: discovering the truth in comedy and story telling.” Students in this workshop will explore the power of stand-up comedy and storytelling as avenues to
express their feelings in a public speaking format. Encouraged to articulate gripes, pet peeves, grievances, or raw emotions about school subjects or daily life, participants will find a unique space for authentic self-expression. This empowering approach enables students to speak truth to power in a manner not always encouraged in traditional settings. Through the cathartic process of comedic storytelling, students build self-awareness, confidence, and a sense of commonality among peers.
express their feelings in a public speaking format. Encouraged to articulate gripes, pet peeves, grievances, or raw emotions about school subjects or daily life, participants will find a unique space for authentic self-expression. This empowering approach enables students to speak truth to power in a manner not always encouraged in traditional settings. Through the cathartic process of comedic storytelling, students build self-awareness, confidence, and a sense of commonality among peers.
Objectives
• Speak truth to power by expressing thoughts and emotions through stand-up comedy and storytelling.
• Develop self-awareness by using emotions as a tool to explore personal feelings on various topics.
• Build confidence through cathartic communication of thoughts and ideas with peers and teachers.
• Utilize the writing prompt of discussing dislikes to encourage sharing real-life issues in a comedic voice.
• Create a shared experience through comedy and
storytelling, fostering authentic public speaking.
• Harness fear as a superpower for compelling storytelling.
• Develop self-awareness by using emotions as a tool to explore personal feelings on various topics.
• Build confidence through cathartic communication of thoughts and ideas with peers and teachers.
• Utilize the writing prompt of discussing dislikes to encourage sharing real-life issues in a comedic voice.
• Create a shared experience through comedy and
storytelling, fostering authentic public speaking.
• Harness fear as a superpower for compelling storytelling.
Pricing Information
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Program Length
• Workshops are adaptable, catering to the needs of each school.
• Duration ranges from 45 to 90 minutes per workshop, based on specific requirements.
• Long-term residencies can culminate in a showcase,
available upon request.
• Duration ranges from 45 to 90 minutes per workshop, based on specific requirements.
• Long-term residencies can culminate in a showcase,
available upon request.
Participants
5-30
Technical Specifications
All necessary equipment will be provided by the instructor, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable learning experience.