How creative expression helps us reconnect, build confidence, and transform
Talk Overview
This talk includes interactive exercises exploring imagination and theatre, with a personal story of how performance helped Shelani find her voice. Through myth, psychology, and lived experience, it illustrates how theatre and storytelling offer pathways to healing, confidence, and wholeness.
Talk Title
The Power of Theatre and Story in Personal Growth
Duration
1-hour talk (Optional 15-minute Q&A available upon request)
Talk Format
- Personal storytelling
- Embodied theatrical processes
- Guided reflection and myth
- No prior performance experience required
Participants Will Gain
- A deeper connection to their creative voice
- Tools to move through fear or self-doubt
- Insight into how courage and creativity are intertwined
- A renewed sense of possibility and personal expression
This Talk Is For
- Creative retreats & arts-based events
- School and university learners (16+)
- Healing and recovery programs
- Women’s circles or empowerment gatherings
- Festivals, fundraisers, and spiritual events
- Corporate creativity or wellness sessions (adaptable)
Space & Tech Requirements
- Seated audience
- Sound system
- Clip-on mic (for large venues)
- Quiet, focused environment
- Optional: Projector for visual storytelling (if desired)
Optional Add-Ons
- 90-minute creativity workshop (writing, group work, vocal embodiment)
- Group Q&A, panel, or discussion circle (15–30 min)
Pricing
R5000– Talk only
R7500 – Talk + Workshop
Travel costs additional outside Cape Town