Story U
What is a Story U?
Doug Lipman plays at a Ft. Lauderdale Story U
Story U are educational initiatives developed by FSA for the benefit of its members and the public.
Our goal is to provide high-quality, affordable opportunities for tellers and non-tellers alike to enhance their skills and appreciation of storytelling in community, family, and performance settings. The intensive sessions encompass a variety of story-related topics.
Typically scheduled as a one- to two-day event, StoryLabs take place throughout the state, and are a terrific way to expand your storytelling expertise!
Story U Proposal Guidelines
Because Story U are designed to respond to the needs of local groups, organizations and communities, the Story U Committee encourages you to submit ideas for programs in your area.
You can do this in two ways:
- E-mail the Story U chair to set up an appointment to discuss who and what would be appropriate, or
- Choose teller(s), determine the subject and target audience and contact the Story U chair with a plan already fairly well mapped out.
In either case, we will need to determine the following information:
- Teller/facilitator
- Topic
- Local chair(s) and committee, contact information
- Local partner(s) (alternate source of funding, resources, registrations, etc., to share risk and responsibilities)
- Date/time
- Location (free locations are preferable)
- Fees (Story U fees generally vary from $49-$79 for FSA members)
- Additional arrangements (media needs, food, evaluations, etc.)
- Promotional plan
- Expenses
Story U Committee Members
Chair
Mary Lou Williams
Adele Alexandre
Carrie Sue Ayvar
Jeri Baldwin
Mij Byram
Debora Craig
Cissie Griffin
Karl Hallsten
David Harkins
Elaine Kitchings
Jessica McCune
Pat Nease
Shelly Nidetz
Kim Rivers
Ann Scroggie
Recent Story U’s:
See a summary of past Story U’s.
