Not only is storytelling a genuine art form, it's a lot harder than one might think. It requires skill with vocabulary, phrasing, and a deep appreciation of the musicality of one's language. It requires a sense of drama, of make believe and, above all else, a deeply personal kind of buy-in from one's audience. How else can one be sure that an audience will carefully listen to (and empathize with) Tevye's talks with God? How else can one suspend disbelief long enough to give Mama Rose credit for ...
Not only is storytelling a genuine art form, it's a lot harder than one might think. It requires skill with vocabulary, phrasing, and a deep appreciation of the musicality of one's language. It requires a sense of drama, of make believe and, above all else, a deeply personal kind of buy-in from one's audience. How else can one be sure that an audience will carefully listen to (and empathize with) Tevye's talks with God? How else can one suspend disbelief long enough to give Mama Rose credit for ...
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