Personal Story Telling
3 One Hour Classes Over The Telephone with Michael D. Nye - $40.00
Saturdays 2 - 3 p.m.
The Workshop:
As far back as the beginning of human history people have told stories. Mythology, legends, fables, and parables have all originated from the individual accounts of men and women. From ancient times when people huddled around a campfire, to today's storyteller nights at neighborhood cafes, people want to recount and share in the personal journeys of other people.
It is through the art of communication that we leave behind the wisdom and experience of our journey through life.
We all tell stories about events that have happened to us - stories that have taught us something about ourselves, or affected us in some special way. In this class you will learn how to tell a story, in a humorous or dramatic way, that will communicate to an audience your emotions, observations, and what you have learned, with clarity and distinctness.
As part of the class, you will write down these stories and begin to accumulate them. For those students who are interested, this collection of stories can create for the performer the foundation for a one-person show or autobiographical presentation.
The Teacher:
Michael D. Nye has directed the premiers of numerous new plays in Los Angeles, including "The Big Farewell" and "The One Night Band" (both of which he wrote), "Stills," "Two For One," "The Ultimate Crutch," "Hash House," and the award-winning "Late Bloomers." His involvement with children's theatre includes directing "Dragon Stew," and cofounding the touring improvisational troupe "Mockingbird."
In film and television, Michael executive-produced and hosted the feature anthology film "Grave Images," starring Sally Kirkland, and wrote and directed the feature vampire film "Night Tour." Michael directed the pre-pilot "Comedy on a Roll" for the NBC Comedy Writer's Workshop, and the documentaries: "Duffy - A Clown's Story" (which premiered on KTTV), "Travels Through Hungry," and "Crete In Modesto."
As an actor, Michael is best known for playing the vice principal, Mr. Arnott, in David Zucker's hit comedy "High School High," and has appeared in many original stage productions, including "Mr. President," "The Trial Of Susan B. Anthony," "Comings and Goings," and "Panic In Hollywood," as well as improvisational shows with "The Groundlings," "Off The Wall" (with Robin Williams), "The Denny Evans Show," and "The Berubians." He has performed stand-up comedy in and around Los Angeles. His national commercials include ones for Sony, Ford, Miller-lite, Snapple, IBM, Pepcid, Pizza Hut, and McDonald's. His latest film, "Ginseng Power," is due out next year.
The Way Our Telecourses Work:
Telecourses are informational and educational classes conducted over the telephone on a bridge line. They are similar to conference calls. Instead of having to travel to a classroom to meet with an instructor, you take classes in the privacy of your own home, office or other place of your choice. Instructors meet with the callers (the class) and present their class materials, no differently than they would if you were sitting in a classroom face-to-face with the instructor.
They are time and cost efficient. No special programming, hardware or technology is required. You can connect to the calls using your ordinary home or office telephone.
After enrolling in your telecourse workshop series, you will be sent an email containing a telephone number along with tips and details on how to get the most from your class time. When you call that telephone number at the time set for the class, you, the teacher and the other students will all be immediately connected together.
You will call 1-702-XXX-XXXX (Las Vegas) where the telephone bridges are located. You will pay your regular long distance charge to reach the 702 area code.
As you know, there are a variety of long distance telephone companies, each with a variety of plans, so there is no sure rule of thumb for determining your long distance cost. In our brief survey of "state to state" phone charges, we found that most carrier charge between 5 cents and 9 cents per minute. This means your phone bill for a 1 hour workshop could range between $3.00 and $5.40. Please check your phone bill to determine the exact amount of long distance phone charges you would incur from participating in our telecourse.
You can call from anywhere in the world The system is automatic -- no PIN codes or operators. Everyone dials the same number and they connect automatically. The system connects people as they dial in; everyone hears a little beep when a new person has joined After the call, everyone just hangs up
The beauty of a telecourse is that the only equipment needed for participation is a land-based telephone. Cell phones do not work well for a telecourse, as they often create static on the line. Other items that we suggest you have available during a telecourse are a notebook, paper and pen or pencil, and any notes that have been sent to you in preparation for class. That's it!
Computers are not a required piece of equipment during the telecourse. However, class registration and all correspondence outside of the telecourse itself is done via web-based and email interaction. Many instructors also send class materials and other resources to students via email.
A telecourse is designed to provide a learning opportunity as well as an opportunity for people from around the world to ‘meet’ and learn from one another. Enjoy yourself, participate in the class when appropriate, take away with you something that has meaning and value to you, and use it to build from. Classes are very similar to those you may have taken in traditional classrooms, except they're over the phone.
Class formats vary depending upon the content and goals of the class. Any handouts, manuals, etc. needed for class will be sent to you via email prior to the start of the first session.
Payment is made either by Credit Card through the use of PayPal, as described below, or by check made payable to "CLF" and mailed to:
Conscious Living Foundation
1110 Oberlin Drive
Glendale, CA 91205
The telephone number to call to attend the workshops and all support materials will be emailed upon verification of payment.
Payment by Credit Card Through PayPal:
If you prefer to pay for your telecourse through the use of a credit card, please click the button below labeled "Add to Cart". This will take you to the PayPal web site where you may complete your transaction.
"Personal Story Telling ”
3 One Hour Classes Over The Telephone with Michael D. Nye - $40.00
