Since 2010, Adam has helped over 3,000 students with their stories in his
variety of 6-week Storytelling Classes at NYC's Magnet Theater.
storytelling classes
STORYTELLING CLASS
Description:
I will teach you how to take personal experiences from your life and create stories that are universal and identifiable to an audience. You'll be blown away at how engaging your personal stories can be! Whether you're a Moth Slam Champion in the making, a writer seeking to fine-tune your narrative skills, or someone who wants the confidence and ability to get in front of people and be heard -- this class will help.
In this class, you will learn the basic elements of telling a narrative story, how to take a crowd by surprise and make them care, how to be real and truthful on stage, and how to discover and communicate the real meaning behind your experience. Classes will include verbal and written exercises and various techniques and approaches to prepare yourself for a performance of your story.
What you'll get out of the class: at least one polished, six-to-eight-minute story -- which could be a Moth Story Slam winner, the beginning of a one-person show, or a personal essay -- and the fundamentals needed to develop future stories. The class concludes with a graduation performance where you will perform your personal story in front of a live, super-supportive audience.
STORYTELLING CLASS - IN PERSON (IN NYC)
Starting Sunday April 28th
11am - 2pm ET
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STORYTELLING CLASS - IN PERSON (IN NYC)
Starting Thursday May 23rd
6:30pm - 9:30pm ET
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3-DAY STORYTELLING INTENSIVE
Wed May 29, Thurs May 30, Fri May 31
10am - 2:30pm (with 30-minute lunch break)
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STORYTELLING CLASS - IN PERSON (IN NYC)
Starting Saturday June 8th
11am - 2pm ET
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STORYTELLING CLASS - IN PERSON (IN NYC)
Starting Tuesday June 11th
6:30pm - 9:30pm ET
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<SPECIAL CLASS>
The Summer Story Pool with Adam Wade
Starting Sunday 6/23
11am - 2pm ET
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Student Testimonials
“Adam is one very talented storyteller... that's simply a fact. However, he's a unicorn among other creative professionals in that he truly cares about making the "scene" around him that much stronger. Instead of focusing exclusively on perfecting his own craft, he puts in the time mentoring others to improve the craft of storytelling. As a student, he'll actually encourage you to "do something nice for yourself" every week & instill in you a heightened ability to understand that even the 'small things' are worth recanting. Adam's class(es), much like himself & his stories, are truly well worth your time & will always end up leaving you in a better place!”
"Adam is amazing! He's as capable as he is caring. He was encouraging while still pushing us to the next level. He's an artist, a great teacher, and a wonderful person."
"I learned a lot about the creative process through this class, and how to better prepare for public speaking engagements going forward."
"The diversity of people, stories and ideas is a truly New York experience. Adam takes you on a collective and individual journey of discovery that should not be missed. With empathy, encouragement and an honest belief in each person and their stories he helps the shyest of turtles emerge from their shell."
”Adam really helped us better understand the process of telling stories. Atmosphere was very relaxed and supportive, and was fun to meet other people from all different places/backgrounds. I’m not a very confident person in front of lots of new people, but Adam and the other participants were so nice I felt well at ease throughout.”“Adam’s guidance on what makes a story work breaks it down into do-able steps, and after every person tries it out, he gives great feedback on the stories -- identifying the parts that really work and why.”