Speak Up Storytelling Clara and Charlie Dicks: "3-2-1"
Jul 21, 2020
Clara Dicks, an 11-year-old who loves storytelling and performing, joins the family for playful improv and songs. She narrates a brave apple-tree climb and plays the 3-2-1 improv game. Short, lively scenes explore stakes, surprise, and forming story arcs through quick preparation and feedback.
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Memorial Fountain From An Eight-Year-Old
- Charlie noticed a memorial plaque and decided he'd build memorial fountains for his parents that grant wishes when people throw coins.
- Matthew experiences a rapid emotional arc from sweetness to ominousness to sadness within ten seconds of that exchange.
Put Stakes Up Front
- Build stakes early in a story by showing fears or obstacles so listeners worry and care about the outcome.
- Place stakes near the start (e.g., fear of heights) to heighten interest before the climax.
Reveal, Don't Preannounce
- Surprise your audience by revealing new information when you discover it rather than summarizing it beforehand.
- Show discoveries in the moment to increase tension and engagement.
