TaiwanFest Vancouver presents Storytelling from Taiwan with Theatre as a Second Language
How can ordinary people find valuable stories within themselves? How can they become exceptional storytellers?
The Flame Storytelling is a storytelling style that focus on “true stroy, about you, in a few (minutes)”, which is developed by the renowned Canadian actor, playwright, and director, Deborah Williams. This method has empowered countless individuals since 2009 allowing people to create and perform their own compelling narratives.
In 2019, the Theatre As A Second Language Society (TSL) started to introduce this method to non-native English speakers in Vancouver, leading to several multilingual storytelling performances, one of which is the FLAME: TAIWANfest Edition 2019. Fast forward to early 2023, and a joint venture between TSL, NTHU Malaysia Volunteer Team from Taiwan and the popular “Aunty’s Talk Podcast” led to a series of online storytelling workshops, introducing this Canadian-inspired technique to students and artists in Taiwan.
In this transformative workshop, a treasure trove of captivating stories emerged. These remarkable narratives will grace this year’s TAIWANfest.
Experience firsthand the principles and methods of FLAME Storytelling, as talented creators from Vancouver and Taiwan take the stage, both in-person and virtually, to share their true experiences in short stories (Mandarin).
Remember, no story is too big or too small; every moment has the potential to become a great story!
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of storytelling? Join us on this thrilling journey! Perhaps, after hearing these stories, the seed of your very own remarkable story will sprout!
Free event - space is limited.
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