STORYTELLER
A Napier based
storyteller, CLare-Louise has stories for all ages including adults.
Clare-Louise has appeared in libraries, festivals, concerts, and other
events in New Zealand and Australia since 1992.
Clare-Louise can offer workshops and storyteling sessions for all ages.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
1998- Featured storyteller at Glistening waters Storytelling Festival.
1999- Storyteller at Tauranga Arts Festival.
Storyteller at Australian National Storytelling Festival-Canberra.
2001 -Featured storyteller at Australian National Storytelling Confest-
Adelaide.
2002- storyteller at Fantastic Festival-Whakatane.
1996-2000- Co-producing and appearing in storytelling shows with Gordon Hall.
ACTRESS
Clare-Louise has worked
with fellow actors over the years appearing in improvisational and
restuarant theatre and concerts. She can still be seen form time to time as
her alter-ego, "Marie-Louise the French Maid."
THE STORIES
Stories told range from folk to original and
personal stories. They have universal, timeless themes and strong central
characters.
Clare-Louise has a particular interest in the future of this
beautiful planet we have the privilege to inhabit and some stories reflect
this.
STYLE
Clare-Louise's drama background is sometimes incorporated
into her performances.
Her style is adapted for each individual story. Song, humour, movement,
characterisation and interaction are interespersed and tempered with
stillness, narration, and quiet, powerful, poignant moments.
A
BIT OF BACKGROUND
Having completed a degree in Social
Science in 1985, Clare-Louise
then branched into the performing arts by completing a WINGS alternative
theatre course in Auckland, and courses at the Auckland Dramatic Academy and
gained valuable skills which she incorporates into her storytelling today.
On returning to Napier in 1992, Clare Louise established herself as
a storyteller. In 1995 she joined the New Zealand Guild of Storytellers
and became part of the Hawke's Bay Storytellers' group.
In 2002
Clare-Louise trained and qualified as a secondary school teacher.
RECENT WORK
In the past few years
Clare-Louise has successfully organised and facilitated workshops for adults
and children.
She has incorporated storytelling into her teaching work and also been
involved with Summer Reading programmes with local libraries.
The beauty of storytelling is that it is such an accessible art form
- no matter your age, ethnicity, gender or abilities.....
My next project - when I get time - is to form a Junior Storytelling
Club!!"
PLEASE NOTE:
Clare-Louise is working
part-time as a drama teacher. she is available during the week, weekends,
public and school holidays to run workshops and storytelling sessions. She
can also travel out of Hawkes Bay."
