On The DL

Have I Got a Story for You!

by Erin Brodbeck

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Published: May 2, 2007

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Everyone has that one story they love to tell, whether it's sad, shocking or just plain weird. We memorize every detail and paint a vivid picture for anyone who'll listen � our friends, our children, even perfect strangers.

To keep up the tradition, storyteller Peninnah Schram leads a workshop on the art of retelling the little anecdotes and epic encounters that color people's lives. She'll begin the workshop by focusing on the Jewish oral tradition � known for its strong elements of spirituality and humor � and will share her favorite stories of the prophet Elijah. "I love this character," says Schram. "He is the master of miracles and hope, which is what we need to hear about now more than ever."

The workshop's second half serves as a course in family history 101. Schram's technique relies mostly on the senses; she instructs people to recall what they saw, smelled and felt in their memory of a brother's wedding or a daughter's first word. "Telling stories is one of the most human things we can do," says Schram. "Stories help us cope, heal and pass down wisdom through the generations."

Sun., May 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free, The Rosenbach Museum and Library, 2008 Delancey Place, 215-732-1600, www.rosenbach.org

 

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