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Benjamin works in accordance with the CANSCAIP fee schedule.
Fees can be negotiated depending on your requirements. PLUS travel and
expenses if farther than 100km. No taping or recording is allowed unless
negotiated prior to performance.
What is Storytelling? -
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Storytelling is the universe, past, present and future, as seen through
our stories. Back through time, at the beginning of everything, our
growls, grunts and charcoal scratches became sagas and epic tales of
exploring, hunting, wonderful events, and places unknown. Tales of war,
and danger; of peace and joy; of wonder and magic formed our identities
as communities. Storytelling today links us intimately with our earliest
traditions of teaching, learning and especially entertainment.
Power in Storytelling Today In today’s high tech world of entertainment,
computers, video games, the passion and intimacy of a storyteller can
easily overwhelm the value of a DVD or MP3. Children and young adults
are inspired, and their creativity is fired. Families
bond as they share a common activity. Communities blossom as ideas and
laughter are shared. Stories of hope and inspiration, laughter and tears
continue and preserve the traditions of our past. Students often share
their stories with Ben; they have written stories, songs, poems, created
artwork, read a book and remember
the stories long after he has gone. Teachers have wondered aloud at a
class’s rapt attention and at the secret behind the spell.
Ben now uses his stories to motivate and inspire others, especially
children and youth, to be the best they can in everything that they do,
promoting literacy and staying in school as the best way to achieve
their dreams. He is currently a member of the St Marys Storytelling
Festival, “Once Upon A Thames” and a volunteer for JA.
How Does He Do It?
The passion, facial expressions and sound effects that Ben produces
always draws his audience into the story. The character’s in the stories
become believable personalities that the audience relates to and cares
about. Subtle lessons and messages are woven into stories that move
people to laughter and tears.
What Are the Benefits of Storytelling?
Too many to list but these are some great ones:
BUT MOSTLY IT’S FUN
What does Benjamin Do?
Accolades:
“Ben’s storytelling comes from his own deeply felt
experience and/or from his ever-creative imagination. It evokes
laughter, tears, and sometimes a sense of awe or wonder.”
Nancy Vermond
President, St. Marys Storytelling, Inc.
“Ben is friendly, sincere and has a positive
rapport with students and the adults
involved.” Christine Thrasher
Gr. 7 Teacher,
Arthur Meighen Public School
Contact and Review Benjamin
benbright@sympatico.ca
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