Presentations for Educators
by Sheldon Oberman

SHOWS
Traditional storytelling or performing his own popular books such as The Always Prayer Shawl, The White Stone in the Castle Wall and The Shaman's Nephew.

ADDRESSES
THE GIFT OF PERSONAL STORYTELLING: MAKING A PRESENT OF THE PAST
Personal and family stories are gifts to last a lifetime. Even longer.  Through personal anecdotes and performance of his award winning Always Prayer Shawl, Sheldon Oberman, storyteller, author and teacher shows how to shape meaningful memories into memorable tales.

STORIES IN THREE DIMENSIONS
    How do stories change when read, read out to others or told in one's own words? Sheldon shows how each medium develops a different area of skill and learning.

STORYTELLING IN PERFORMANCE
        Sheldon dramatically performs and discusses the educational potential of three types of storytelling: personal stories, invented tales and traditional folklore.

WORKSHOPS
    TELL IT LIKE IT IS / TELL IT LIKE IT WAS
    Shape family tales and personal experiences into great stories.

    INSTANT STORIES - JUST ADD IMAGINATION
    The best creative exercises to create a flow of great stories.

    FINDING THEIR WORDS
    Speak and be heard
    Teaching skills to speak effectively. For any age and any group.

    Those Clever Lowdown Tricks - Subliminal Advertising
    A slide show and talk exposing hidden messages in familiar ads.

   Canada Council may cover fee and travel costs within Canada.
   ph 204 478 1644  soberman@mts.net

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Last updated: March 27, 2001