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Take the Power Back - Kansas City Storytelling Workshop
When: Saturday/Sunday April 14-15th (Workshop from 2-4:30pm on both days. Class performance at 7pm on Sunday.)
Where: The Buffalo Room inside The Westport Flea Market 817 Westport Road KCMO
Cost: $50
Moments of trauma, embarrassment, and vulnerability are the most difficult to tell, but are also have the greatest payoff. Take the Power Back is designed to help students tell stories they never thought they could - in a way that makes an impact on everyone in the room. Relating your own harrowing memories can be empowering, uplifting, and enable the audience to connect to you in a deep, meaningful way.
Students will workshop their stories in a judgment-free environment designed to help them relate their past with distance and levity. The class culminates in a student performance, where participants will have the opportunity to share their stories with a live audience and have the option to be featured on the forthcoming Take the Power Back podcast, connecting their voices to others all over who need to hear them.
Instructor Jamie Campbell has learned first-hand how telling your own harrowing story can make an impact on both storyteller and audience. It took him over 25 years to tell the story of being kidnapped as an 11 year-old, and it turned out to be one of the most rewarding experiences of his life. After the overwhelming reaction he received from his one man show, The Devil on the Wall or, That Time I Got Kidnapped, he wanted to give the same experience to others. He created Take The Power Back - a workshop for anyone with a story to tell - from professional performers to those who have never spoken in public.
HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT TAKE THE POWER BACK:
The weekend was profound and vulnerable, and the showcase was a gift. I have fallen in love with the art of storytelling after one weekend... I highly recommend the workshop for anyone who thinks they have a compelling story to share...This is how storytelling should be done - completely enthralling with all the feels. - Morgan Williams, San Antonio, TX
"Jamie Campbell is a powerhouse performer and teacher. His intuitive nature and depth of knowledge that comedy is not far from drama and that all of this is about people and those people yearning, coping and loving is enlightening. Do yourself a favor, TAKE THIS WORKSHOP!" - Dan Grimm, Artistic Director, Bexar Stage, San Antonio, TX
I have to say this...the honesty, humor, and bravery being displayed...was so damn impressive. You all blew me away. Bravo. - Evy Brown, Houston, TX
It wouldnt be an exaggeration to say the Take the Power Back workshop was life-changing. Ive always wanted to share my story. But being an introvert, its not the easiest thing for me to get in front of people let alone talk about personal aspects of my life. Jamies process is fun and exciting. His guidance and direction gave me confidence to craft my performance that was both earnest and humorous and ultimately entertaining for the audience. Now I have the tools to continue to share my story with others. - Dawn Clevenger, Houston, TX
Jamie provides a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere for aspiring storytellers to express literally any emotion..He stresses the importance of your own boundaries and your own words to reclaim power in situations where you once felt powerless, and listens to everyone with great empathy and kindness. And hey you also get to learn the ins and outs of narrative structure, which is kind of sort of very much an important thing for people to know. This is one of those "win-win situations" those go-getting MBA types are always flapping on about - Meredith Nudo, Houston, TX.
Long after the workshop, Jamie's approach remains fresh and impactful for me.." - Tim Skaggs, Houston, TX
About the instructor: Jamie Campbell is a nationally touring stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. His debut stand-up album, Tell Me Youre Proud of Me, debuted at #1 on Amazons comedy charts. In Chicago, where he began his career, he was named the citys Best Stand-Up Comedian by The Chicago Reader. His film and television work includes appearances on NBC's Chicago Fire and Pop TV's Hollywood Darlings, as well as a stand-out performance in the indie feature Sex Ain't Love. He has shared the stage or worked on projects with countless legendary names in comedy and entertainment, including Hannibal Buress, Cameron Esposito, Oscar Isaac, Chris Redd, Scott Adsit, Ty Burrell, Jake The Snake Roberts, Alicia Keys, and Dana Carvey.
In addition to performing, Jamie has spent the past decade teaching improvisation, stand-up, and storytelling to a wide array of students, including at-risk youth, disabled adults, Fortune 500 executives, incarcerated inmates, and victims of abuse. He currently serves on the faculty of The KC Improv Company and Comedy City, and the board of directors of the Kansas City Improv Festival.
When: Saturday/Sunday April 14-15th (Workshop from 2-4:30pm on both days. Class performance at 7pm on Sunday.)
Where: The Buffalo Room inside The Westport Flea Market 817 Westport Road KCMO
Cost: $50
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LocationThe Buffalo Room (View)
817 Westport Road (inside Westport Flea Market)
Kansas City, VA 64116
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
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