In this book, the reader will find very useful techniques, resources, reflections, and advice to start to practice Oral Narration. This valuable information will enable the reader to tell any type of stories, tales, and narrations, to a wide variety of audiences, in different contexts.
Quoting Richard Gerver, “storytelling is a great art; not just for authors or comedians but for anyone wanting to state their case or make a point”.
Anyone who feels attracted by this art of Oral Narration and wants to know the techniques to become a good oral narrator should read this book, a key guide for learning the basic and essential techniques of Oral Narration.
Teachers, supervisors, educators, entertainers, storytellers, actors, parents… all in all, anyone interested in Oral Narration will enjoy the reading. The book will become an easy and pleasant reading, as well as a very useful tool for improving the way we communicate.

INTRODUCTION. We all are storytellers. Brief explanation of basic concepts.
1. Narrator training.
2. Story selection. Where to look for. Read and listen around you.
3. Story preparation. Reading, display, annotation, and detailing. Analysis, organisation, and adaptation.
4. How to practice and rehearse the narration. Observation or imitation. Wardrobe and atrezzo. Mime and imaginary objects.
5. The audience. Converse with the audience. Ask the audience. Look at the audience.
6. Technical issues. Scene and stage. Lighting, space, and sound system.
7. Fields, purposes, and uses of the artistic and theatrical Oral Narration. Tales with values. Therapeutic uses of storytelling.
ANNEX. Training exercises and advice to take care of the voice.

Juan José Severo Huertas holds a Degree in Primary Education. He specialised in Hearing and Speech. For over 30 years, he has developed a very important activity as oral narrator, actor, dramatist, teacher, and theatre director. He has taught many courses, both in theatre and in the art of storytelling. Currently, he manages the School of Theatre “Nueva Escena”.