Storyteller: Stories, Storytelling & Oral History: Anna Jarrett the Story Studio 

Anna Jarrett The Travelling Storyteller Based at Batemans Bay on the South Coast NSW, Australia "Connecting people & places through stories"

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OLD STORIES NEW WAYS National Oral History Conference September 27 – 30, 2007 Brisbane, Australia visit website Join us in Brisbane for this annual gathering of oral history practitioners, academics and enthusiasts.  The conference addresses the many uses of oral history in media such as film, video, playback and other theatre, radio, exhibitions and multimedia.  I will be presenting a workshop on: A STORYTELLERS APPROACH TO ORAL HISTORY This workshop will guide you through some of the processes which can be used in oral history to facilitate the stories being told in a focused and personalized way. Working from the model “History Alive” project at Kangaroo Valley Pioneer Museum Park (KVPMP), 2005, Anna will discuss her storytelling methodology which aims to maintain authentic voices. Drawing from a combination of visualization, emotional memories, story sharing, story crafting and reflection, Anna invites you to take a look inside both the stories being told in interviews as well as the dynamics of the relationship between the listener (interviewer) and the teller (interviewee). We all have stories to tell. The way these stories are told depends on who they are being told, where they are being told, the conditions they are told under and what they are being told for. This workshop will be a hearty look at the role of oral historians as story listeners, story custodians, community cultural workers and friends. PRESENTER BIOGRAPHY Anna Jarrett is an internationally acclaimed storyteller, accredited trainer, recording artist and oral history facilitator. Initially trained in journalism and performing arts, Anna’s innovative work with story has taken many forms over the last twenty years. Jarrett enjoys bringing people and communities together to share and to celebrate their stories. With a passion to keep the tradition of storytelling alive and to value our stories, Anna is involved in range of recording projects and live events including Seniors Week, International Women's Day and History Week. In 2005, Anna was commissioned by the Kangaroo Valley Pioneer Museum Park (NSW) to create an audio installation project which features the stories and voices of Kangaroo Valley’s pioneering families. Custom designed storytelling programs and productions for community and corporate groups. Australia and worldwide. Bookings & Information: send email

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