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There are a growing number of professional storytellers working in
Singapore. The ones listed below are all Ordinary Members of the Association and
as such are expected to meet our Code of Good Storytelling Practice.
To contact/book/find out more about each listed storyteller, click on their
respective names above to access individual biodata and contact
information.
How
to Organise a Successful
Storytelling Session
A good storytelling session depends on three things:
● The
story;
●
The teller;
●
The audience.
To help the storyteller decide on the type of stories, please let
him/her know the following:
● The
age range of your audience;
● The
objectives/themes you have in mind for the event;
● The
duration of the storytelling session.
Please discuss where in your programme you plan to have the
storytelling. Your storyteller can advise you when is most appropriate.
Because storytelling is an intimate experience, please let the
storyteller know the size of your audience. Audiences larger than
50 people usually require a more theatrical presentation. If
amplification is required, please agree on the kind of microphone you
will provide. Please note:
● Wireless
headsets allow the most freedom, but are more obvious.
● Clip-on
(lavelier) mics are discreet, but need a high-neck shirt/blouse to
attach to.
● Hand-held
mics are a problem if the teller is using props/puppets.
● Mics
mounted on stands can hide or restrict the teller’s movement.
With regards to the audience,
● Seat
them as close to your teller as you can;
● Make
sure they are quiet and attentive before the teller starts;
● Do
not provide distractions (e.g. food, balloons, noisemaking devices)!
With regards to recording of the storytelling session, please note:
● Unless
permission is granted by the storyteller, audio or video recording any
or all of their stories in their entirety is not allowed.
● Filming
or recording a short clip (lasting no more than two minutes of a single
story) is acceptable. However as a courtesy, please inform your
storyteller beforehand.
Code
of Good Storytelling
Practice
As professional storytellers, Ordinary Members of SAS strive to:
● Tell
appropriate stories in a manner and language suited to the audience &
occasion;
● Engage
our audience;
● Dress
appropriately;
● Arrive
in adequate time prior to the performance;
● Acknowledge
our sources, wherever possible.
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