Coaching with Janna
Coaching with Janna
In my own creative work, I'm most interested in using play and storytelling to build thriving, diverse, inclusive community. Here are some of my projects:
In my own creative work, I'm most interested in using play and storytelling to build thriving, diverse, inclusive community. Here are some of my projects:
Here, Chicago
is a live Storytelling Show and Potluck that has been playing to sold-out theaters for almost 10 years. The show's mission is to bring people together with varied professional, cultural, political and personal perspectives, to connect and discover common ground. We aim strongly to foster the arts of sharing and listening; to encourage approaching difference with curiosity rather than combativeness. And we are as happy to provide a platform for the work of renowned performers as we are to provide a stage for those who have never set foot on one before. People call this show magic. See why.
Here, Chicago
is a live Storytelling Show and Potluck that has been playing to sold-out theaters for almost 10 years. The show's mission is to bring people together with varied professional, cultural, political and personal perspectives, to connect and discover common ground. We aim strongly to foster the arts of sharing and listening; to encourage approaching difference with curiosity rather than combativeness. And we are as happy to provide a platform for the work of renowned performers as we are to provide a stage for those who have never set foot on one before. People call this show magic. See why.
Intuitive Treasure Hunter
is a life-sized game played in teams out in the world. Part urban adventure, part treasure hunt, part whimsical remedy, the game is a joyful exploration of local terrain with new eyes. It strengthens creativity and collaboration, restores trust in personal intuition, and invites heightened awareness of life inside & out. It happens once a month in Chicago, and has been played by 100's of people of all ages from many parts of the world. Shared with creative teams and used at iO Chicago's Summer Intensives over the past 5 years, learn more here.
Intuitive Treasure Hunter
is a life-sized game played in teams out in the world. Part urban adventure, part treasure hunt, part whimsical remedy, the game is a joyful exploration of local terrain with new eyes. It strengthens creativity and collaboration, restores trust in personal intuition, and invites heightened awareness of life inside & out. It happens once a month in Chicago, and has been played by 100's of people of all ages from many parts of the world. Shared with creative teams and used at iO Chicago's Summer Intensives over the past 5 years, learn more here.
The Story Seed Project
The Story Seed Project
Storytelling belongs to everyone. It has been practiced since before the written word, and its necessary elements live in each one of us. It has also been somewhat lost as a living art-form in many of our communities, as digital entertainment takes the place of live creative interactions. With a wish to revitalize Live Storytelling gatherings as inspiring, uniting, and empowering events in as many places as possible, I have created a program that trains teachers, organizers, community leaders to foster Live Storytelling shows and scenes in their communities. If you'd like to plant the seeds of story-telling culture in your neighborhood, church, or business, say hi!
Storytelling belongs to everyone. It has been practiced since before the written word, and its necessary elements live in each one of us. It has also been somewhat lost as a living art-form in many of our communities, as digital entertainment takes the place of live creative interactions. With a wish to revitalize Live Storytelling gatherings as inspiring, uniting, and empowering events in as many places as possible, I have created a program that trains teachers, organizers, community leaders to foster Live Storytelling shows and scenes in their communities. If you'd like to plant the seeds of story-telling culture in your neighborhood, church, or business, say hi!
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Janna