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Teaching Artists Present...
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Join storyteller Sherry Norfolk as she demonstrates two of the most valuable storytelling tools, character voice and sound effects. Hear how Sherry manipulates volume, pitch, and speed to create unique character voices full of emotion. By the end of this video, you will be able to harness the power of your voice to bring stories to life!
Based out of St. Louis, Missouri, Sherry Norfolk is an award-winning storyteller, author, and teaching artist. Sherry’s storytelling style is distinctly her own—full of rhythm, motion, multiple voices, and opportunities for interactive participation that breathe life into her rich repertoire of folktales from around the world. As a teaching artist, it is her mission to evoke curiosity and wonder which, in turn, provoke learning.
Teaching Artists Present...
kennedy-center.org/teachingartistspresent
Join storyteller Sherry Norfolk as she demonstrates two of the most valuable storytelling tools, character voice and sound effects. Hear how Sherry manipulates volume, pitch, and speed to create unique character voices full of emotion. By the end of this video, you will be able to harness the power of your voice to bring stories to life!
Based out of St. Louis, Missouri, Sherry Norfolk is an award-winning storyteller, author, and teaching artist. Sherry’s storytelling style is distinctly her own—full of rhythm, motion, multiple voices, and opportunities for interactive participation that breathe life into her rich repertoire of folktales from around the world. As a teaching artist, it is her mission to evoke curiosity and wonder which, in turn, provoke learning.
