Elements & Arcs of Short Fiction
2021 Characterization
May 2021, StoryTool Box Series, Characterization.
Many fiction writers use the techniques of Method acting to help in the development of their characters for the stage. We will take a quick look at someone of these techniques and see how they apply to the 6 Elements of story.
May 10, 6:30pm EST, Point of View-Who are you?
May 17, 6:30pm EST, Problem, What is your problem anyway?
May 24, 6:30pm EST, Acting & Writing; A Conversation.
Interview with Joe Ferrarelli
Book and Reading Reference:
Acting, The First Six Lessons by Richard Boleslavsky, Martino Publishing, 2013
Writing Fiction; A Guide to Narrative Craft, Sixth Edition, Janet Burroway, Longman Publishing, 2003
Joe Ferrarelli is a professional actor in Los Angeles and is recently an M.F.A. graduate of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training in Sarasota. Also a B.F.A. graduate of New World School of the Arts in Miami, Florida. He is an alumni of apprenticeships at Williamstown Theatre Festival and the American Theatre Wing, Joe’s work has been primarily focused on live theatre where he has performed in professional productions of classics like Our Town and Romeo and Juliet as well new works. He, like most actors, is very hopeful to be back onstage soon. You can reach Joe at [email protected]
Many fiction writers use the techniques of Method acting to help in the development of their characters for the stage. We will take a quick look at someone of these techniques and see how they apply to the 6 Elements of story.
May 10, 6:30pm EST, Point of View-Who are you?
May 17, 6:30pm EST, Problem, What is your problem anyway?
May 24, 6:30pm EST, Acting & Writing; A Conversation.
Interview with Joe Ferrarelli
Book and Reading Reference:
Acting, The First Six Lessons by Richard Boleslavsky, Martino Publishing, 2013
Writing Fiction; A Guide to Narrative Craft, Sixth Edition, Janet Burroway, Longman Publishing, 2003
Joe Ferrarelli is a professional actor in Los Angeles and is recently an M.F.A. graduate of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training in Sarasota. Also a B.F.A. graduate of New World School of the Arts in Miami, Florida. He is an alumni of apprenticeships at Williamstown Theatre Festival and the American Theatre Wing, Joe’s work has been primarily focused on live theatre where he has performed in professional productions of classics like Our Town and Romeo and Juliet as well new works. He, like most actors, is very hopeful to be back onstage soon. You can reach Joe at [email protected]