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Join us Mon-Weds, March 24, 25, 26 from 6p - 7:30p in the Active Learning Classroom at the Mardigian Library for a masterclass in story telling featuring Arab American writer, performer, and theatre director, Denmo Ibrahim. 

*This workshop is made possible by a grant from the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan

What is it? 

• A 3-day, hands-on storytelling workshop exploring personal narrative, voice, and presence. Whether you’re a writer, educator, artist, or simply curious about storytelling, this immersive experience will help you shape and share a compelling story. No prior experience needed!
   

What You’ll Do:

• Discover what makes a story resonate—structure, tension, transformation.
• Learn techniques to engage an audience using voice, pacing, and gesture.
• Develop and refine a short, personal story to share in a final storytelling circle.

Workshop Schedule
Day 1: Finding the Story
What makes a story compelling?

• Explore personal experiences, interviews, and found stories.

Day 2: Shaping the Story

Learn how to bring a story to life through presence, pacing, and detail.

Day 3: Sharing the Story

Experience the impact of telling your story in a shared space.

Who It’s For:

• Students, faculty, and staff curious about storytelling—no experience needed.
• Writers, educators, and creatives looking to refine how they shape and share stories.
• Anyone with a story to tell who wants to explore voice, presence, and connection.

*Classes are limited to 25 participants

Iftar will be served! 

For more details or to sign up, contact: Wessam Elmeligi [email protected]