Name: Story Builders School Holiday Workshop
Start: 2025-01-07T09:00:00+11:00
End: 2025-01-09T13:00:00+11:00
Location: RPP FM 2

Building stories through improv we value space for young people to think creatively, develop communication and performance skills.
About this Event

Story Builders School Holiday Workshop

Come join Lucinda Cowden and Emily Watson for a fun-filled three (3) day workshop of storytelling and creativity! Our workshop is perfect for kids who love to let their imagination run wild. Participants will learn how to craft their own unique stories and bring them to life using improvisational techniques. From creating characters, building self confidence, learning active listening skills and developing exciting plots, this workshop is a great way to inspire young minds. Don't miss out on this opportunity to become a Story Builder!

This workshop is for all three days January 7, 8, 9 2025. The workshop is from 9am- 1pm with a 15 min window before and after for pick up. On the third day, students can perform what they created to parents, carer or a friend. (Limit 2 per young person)

Meet your mentors!

Lucinda is an actor and improviser who has worked in the theatre and television industry both here and the UK for over 30 years. She brings a wealth of experience of improvisation and performance as a regular guest for The Comedy Store Players in London, Manchester and the Edinburgh Festival. She is passionate about improvisation as a tool to help young people explore their world and create new imaginary ones. Lucinda is best known for her role as “Melanie Pearson” in Neighbours, a part she has played on and off for 37 years. Lucinda has her WWCC.

Meet your mentors!

Emily is a dynamic communicator, artist, and improviser with a Bachelor of Art in Studio Art and Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Now based on the Mornington Peninsula, she runs *Improv for Life*, offering improv comedy classes that inspire creativity and personal growth. Emily is also a cohost of *You’re Welcome*, a lively comedy radio show on RPP FM, where she brings humour and insight to the airwaves. In addition, she is a swimming instructor, teaching children of all ages with a focus on building confidence and skill in the water. Emily is deeply committed to empowering young people, helping them realize their full potential in both creative and personal pursuits. Emily has her WWCC and CPR/First Aid.