Friday, June 25, 2010

Dream Job: Storyteller


Originally, Glory Gracia Christabelle Manasseh (28), freelance writer at the magazine Bobo in 2000. From there, he fell in love with the world's children. Glory began to try to explore the role of a Storyteller. Year 2003, the holder of a Master of Science Degree & Psychologist, University of Indonesia was a volunteer at the Storyteller Tale held Sunday Kompas Gramedia group at Gramedia Bookstore Matraman. Training officer of a management consultant was then not only industrious storytelling in various places, but also writes children's books, novels, and soap opera scenario. Here are the results of their discussion.

What does a Storyteller?
Delivering an interesting story from the side of education and entertainment. So, we not only entertain, but also invites children to learn to listen, actively interact, and express themselves. That way, they feel happy to absorb the moral message of a story.

What fun of this profession?
The joy of sharing. Though tired, when children respond to my story, as if their energy is absorbed by me and made me feel young. Honornya too bad. For beginners, can Rp 300,000-Rp 800,000 at all gigs (depending on event and organizers). To get professional USD 7 million.

It takes special skills to become a Storyteller?
Which need to be owned not only patronizing attitude, willing to be a friend to the children and could see the world from their glasses. Should also be formulating a story that children do not merely hear, but can also interact and be part of the story. This can be sharpened by self-taught or participated in workshops. The children were very plain. So, if our story is not interesting, they could leave us. This is the biggest challenge Storyteller.

This profession can be used as a regular job?
During this Storyteller indeed more engaged as a sideline. But as a hobby, Storyteller can be used as occasions for self, meet, and share.
Sumber : Kompas.com


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