USA@STORY TELLER

Storytelling is a full body experience for the storyteller. The best storytellers are committed and connected to the story physically not just vocally. For example, I never sit when I narrate or when I do animation VO. I always stand. My voice is tied to my movement…even if, in the case of narration that movement is minimal. It also allows me to have more breath control.
The Pause. A great storyteller knows how to use the space between the words, sentences, and paragraphs for dramatic effect. This may also be tied into knowing how to use punctuation as a performance tool. A great storyteller is still telling a story even when they aren’t speaking.
a great storyteller makes it seem natural and easy. Every sentence is new. Like they may not know the ending to their own story. They don’t telegraph the ending through their performance. I think it has to do with being able to be present in the moment. In this way, they give their story unlimited potential. “How will this story end?