Sun, Aug 23
|Friendly Community Room
Working Paper-Free Workshop
Ditch the scripts and devices to truly connect with your audience. Master mind mapping and memory techniques to tell your stories from the heart with zero barriers.
Time & Location
Aug 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Friendly Community Room, 6729 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402, USA
About the event
Working Paper Free Workshop
Letting go of the paper, iphone or ipad when you tell yours stories. Each week we will explore a different strategy for connecting with your audience without anything that can come between you and them. Techniques include mind mapping, word association, bullet pointing and nerve-fighting tricks
The workshop series is for four sessions. The 4 session workshop is $100 for all four dates.
Dates of Blended Stories Workshop are: 8/23, 8/30, 9/13 and 9/20.
All workshop dates are on Sunday from 4:00-5:30 PM in the Friendly Community Room.
This workshop is for 18+
Meet Your Instructor: Errol McLendon
Errol McLendon is a veteran storyteller and performance coach known for his ability to help tellers find the "heart" of their narrative. With years of experience on the storytelling and fringe festival circuits, Errol specializes in helping performers move past their notes and into a more authentic, deep connection with their audience. His workshops are designed to be high-energy, supportive, and packed with practical techniques you can use on stage immediately.