Bobby Norfolk - Workshops
Bobby's workshops provide a unique perspective and inspire motivation for either adults or children
He offers more intimate, hands-on training for small group sessions. Classes may vary from 60 to 90 minutes, 1 to 3 hours, or all day sessions. Ideal for staff development or in-service training.
Compelling Characters: Enriching Your Stories!
Wouldn't you love the characters in your stories to be so vivid that you could simply step out of the way and let them tell the story? Bobby Norfolk is acclaimed for his brilliance in creating unforgettable characters. Bring one or more characters you want to work with and Bobby will provide activities that lead you to their essence. Learn to mine your own imagination for forgotten memories that will help you dress your characters, make them move, and put words into their mouths. (Adult)
Owning the Stage: Theatre Craft for Beginning, Advanced and Non-Performers
Available as a small group workshop or larger group performance, this presentation introduces students to the basics of public speaking using a series of self-esteem building games and role-playing. Join Bobby as he demonstrates:
- Vocal Warm-ups
- Relaxation and Meditation Techniques
- Improvisations
- Scene Work
- Acting Tips
Students receive practical tools to improve their oral communication skills from an Emmy winning actor/storyteller. (Adult)
Character Education through Storytelling
How can responsible adults instill in children crucial values? In his book, The Moral of the Story, Bobby Norfolk provides a user-friendly, hands-on approach to using storytelling and folktales in character education, from preschool to high school. In this session, Bobby will show you how to use folktales and storytelling to present ethics and virtues in ways that are fun, non-didactic and effective. This workshop, whether used in the classroom, home or community, provides essential guidance in helping children develop ethical values such as respect, cooperation and responsibility, as well as the problem solving skills required to make moral judgments.
Teaching History through Storytelling
History comes alive! Bobby demonstrates through story-theatre, how to enliven social studies and make it exciting and interesting for students in the classroom. Teachers will first observe Bobby perform a living history program such as: Through the Eyes of York; The Lewis & Clark Expedition, The Underground Railroad, Lincoln and The Civil War, or his newest offering, The Negro Baseball Leagues; A Historical Perspective. Following the performance, Bobby will work with teachers and discuss unique methods of teaching these topics using comedy, stories, and performance art.
