Tyrie K.Rowell, South Carolina, U.S.A. 2023
Tyrie K. Rowell holds a Master of Fine Arts with a Performance Creation Concentration (Goddard College), and a Bachelor of Arts with Leadership Distinctions in Professional and Civic Engagement (University of South Carolina). Mr. Rowell is a theatre performing artist, that sees himself as a storyteller; where he is most focused on the creation of characters that use the body, space, and language to identify with the theatre making process.
He breathes life and truth into his work. The words on his pages are his life, and the characters he portrays whether fictional or non-fictional, are his medium. A work of art like his, cannot choose its creator; the creator chooses the work. He is drawn to politics and social justice. These inspire him to create work from the perspective of Black Americans, and how their history can be used to amplify their voices on a major stage. His work is grounded in realism, but not bound by it.
The Power of Storytelling: The Stories That Matter
A storyteller speaks to life with depth, courage, and vulnerability. Human beings are storytellers, and whether they are great myths, legends, heart wrenching dramas or heartwarming comedies; we all tell stories all the time. Stories connect us, transform us, and allow us to express our deepest understanding of ourselves and the world we live in.
This workshop provides the participants with a new and critical perspective on storytelling, but it is also designed to explore storytelling through their work or within their lives. We will learn what these stories are and what they mean. Then we will learn how stories bring people together and tear them apart.
This will empower the participants to discover their own distinct voices, as they become tellers of their story. The students will create an individual or ensemble show, focusing on the body and mind connection. The goal is to ensure that the power of storytelling educates, culturally informs, and strengthens the community. Then, each artist can become more effective communicators by learning to tell our stories.