Before the Stage

As part of the preparation process for the Power Stories program, an intensive workshop series was held at Koan Academy in Ankara and Nevşehir to cultivate powerful storytelling practices in the civic space.

A total of 18 storytellers from civil society organizations and 2 facilitators took part in the training, which elevated participants’ storytelling potential to a new level. The workshops enabled participants to experience both the technical foundations and the artistic depth of storytelling simultaneously.

The sessions focused on critical skills such as building narrative structure, character development, and effective stage performance, while also exploring how storytellers can create a deep connection with the audience through imagery, body, voice, and rhythm. Countless rehearsals accompanied this process.

In addition to the in-person sessions, participants were supported through online trainings that provided technical insights into storytelling, complemented by practices from expressive arts.