Storytelling Workshop: Crafting Compelling Personal Narratives

Storytelling, much like cuisine, requires the perfect blend of ingredients and ample brewing time. This workshop explores the five essential elements to consider when crafting your stories, especially personal narratives for an audience—whether you're telling a two-minute tale or a ten-minute epic. I will guide you through the process of writing and refining your stories.

About the Facilitator:

Vikram Sridhar is a performance storyteller, TEDx speaker, theatre practitioner, and narrative-based facilitator with over 20 years of experience in theatre, conservation, and social work. Based in Bangalore and Chennai, Vikram has shared his passion for stories and theatre at numerous events, including TEDx talks, and has been featured in various media outlets. He travels extensively across the country, performing, conducting workshops, and speaking at diverse venues such as public spaces, community libraries, schools, corporate events, and literary and cultural festivals, engaging audiences of all ages.

A full-time arts practitioner and solopreneur, Vikram previously held management roles at IBM and SAP. He is actively involved in curating and organising children's literary festivals, including the Bangalore Literature Festival, Bengaluru Poetry Festival, and Dum Dama Dama: Children's Theatre Festival.

Vikram believes in the power of Desi storytelling as a medium for conservation, whether related to nature or human relationships. His stories are deeply rooted in folklore, heritage, and ecology, drawing inspiration from various communities and traditions.