The idea behind Kevin
Cordi's
Story Box Project is a simple one — to
connect with people's hearts and minds the world over through story.
At every destination along its route, stories are shared. Each
community explores the gifts already in the Box, then adds its own
richness to the treasure trove.
At the Youthful Voices StoryLab on
November 18, 2006, our Florida Youth Storytelling Troupe presented
Kevin's Story Box in a ceremonial procession accompanied by drums,
tambourines, and an Australian didgeridoo. Troupe members Daniel and Adam Carr,
Jeremy Evans, Zayven Reese, and Brandon Sainte were then given an exciting opportunity to share in this
exchange.
Each was given a simple, empty,
unadorned box. They were charged with the mission to collect their own
stories and inspire their schoolmates, teachers, families, and friends
to add their voices to the project. The troupe members were also asked
to make their box a work of art to reflect the treasures inside. They
accepted their assignment as Ambassadors of Story with great enthusiasm.
Their individual
boxes, overflowing with the creative spirit, will be
presented as a very special event at our StoryCamp in March 2007. These
boxes will then travel to schools, libraries and festivals throughout the
state to inspire others to share themselves through story,
to promote dialogue and increase understanding between communities and
cultures.
To participate in Florida's
Story Box Project,
click here.
To participate in the
International Story Box Project,
click here.
Under
the direction of Emily Harris, Kim Rivers, and Ann Scroggie, the first FSA
Youth Troupe was begun at the November 2006 FSA StoryLab. In 2006, troupe
members participated in a special Youth Storytelling Workshop directed by
Emily Harris with special guest Mitchell O'Rear of Project Imagination. As
part of the workshop, members launched the
Florida Story
Box Project, a part of the
International Story Box Project directed by Kevin Cordi.
The
Youth StoryTroupe members are participating in festivals and other events
throughout Florida. They will also be collecting and learning new stories to
tell while honing their skills.
All former FSA Virginia
Rivers Youthful Voices Scholarship recipients are invited to join this
troupe. If you are a former scholarship recipient and would like to join the
StoryTroupe,
click here.
FSA
Youth StoryTroupe Performance Schedule
- [The 2008
Performance Schedule is currently being put together.
-
- Please contact
Emily Harris, chair of the Youthful Voices committee, to include the
StoryTroupe in your upcoming event!]
If you would like to hire
the FSA Youth StoryTroupe for your event,
click here.
