WORKSHOP: The Chameleons
Saturday, May 5, 9:00 – 10:15am, Ojai Art Center Gallery
In this workshop, The Chameleons will lead participants through a series of exercises designed to impart the basics of mime. The workshop is for kids and anyone else who wants to learn more about how physical movement can be incorporated in story.
Not included in Festival Pass or 6-Pack.
WORKSHOP: Beth Horner
Musical Mayhem: Enhancing Your Stories With MusicSaturday, May 5, 9:00 - 10:30am, Ojai Art Center Classroom
Beth briefly addresses that old foe music anxiety and explores ways in which music can strengthen story structure and the storytelling process. She then takes participants step-by-step through the process of transforming a story into a song. For musicians AND non-musicians, new AND experienced storytellers, and all lovers of fun!
Not included in Festival Pass or 6-Pack.
WORKSHOP: Kevin Kling
Stories of Trauma and Healing
Saturday, May 5, 9:00 – 10:30am, Ojai Art Center Classroom
Into every life a little rain must fall, but sometimes it feels like we’ve been hit by a monsoon! How do we cope? In this workshop, Kevin will show us how stories help us deal with the ups and downs and how we can grow from it — even learn to laugh about it! When you're on thin ice you might as well dance. Kevin didn't say this, but he has certainly lived it. Fears often guide our lives… perhaps stories can help us find the courage to reach higher and to live larger.
Not included in Festival Pass or 6-Pack.
Family Fest
Saturday, May 5, 10:30am – 1:00pm, LIbbey Bowl
Family Fest celebrates creativity with a performance by Bill Harley and a variety of activities for parents and children following the performance. Sponsored by City of Ojai, Santa Barbara Family Life & Ojai Studio Artists.
Naughty Tales
Saturday, May 5, 9:45pm, Ojai Art Center Tent
Naughty Tales in the Tent. Get a babysitter, leave the kids at home and invite a little wildness into your life… This year's performers include Beth Horner, Renaissance Doo-Wop and Kevin Kling. Begins after the conclusion of Under the Oaks (approximately 9:45) at the Ojai Art Center. Includes wine, munchies, coffee, and dessert. Seating for this event is reserved - early purchase will ensure the best seats. Must be 21 or older. Sponsored by Mike Taggart and the VC Reporter.
Not included in the Festival Pass or 6-Pack.
WORKSHOP: Bill Harley
Finding Your Own Style
(For Storytellers with Some Experience)
Sunday, May 6, 8:45 – 10:15am, Ojai Art Center Gallery
All accomplished storytellers have spent a great amount of time and work developing their own style or finding their own voice, which sets them apart from other tellers and performers. It is the most difficult and rewarding part of being a good storyteller. In this workshop, we’ll take a look at what steps you can take to develop a personal style, once you know how to just “tell a story”. With some simple exercises and much food for thought — this workshop is for storytellers with some experience.
Not included in Festival Pass or 6-Pack.
WORKSHOP: Baba Jamal Koram
The Three C’s of Storytelling: Finding Your Place in the Spoken Word World
Sunday, May 6, 8:45 – 10:15am, Ojai Art Center Classroom
Using his travels and twenty plus years of storytelling experience, Baba Jamal will present stories, proverbs and anecdotes to illustrate the three C’s: clarity, commitment and conscientiousness in this highly interactive workshop.
Not included in Festival Pass or 6-Pack.
