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A Story for Everything: An Afternoon with Corey Rosen, Host of 'The Moth'

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Come and meet author and master storyteller Corey Rosen for an unforgettable evening as he talks about his new book, A Story for Everything, a practical and inspiring guide to telling meaningful stories in everyday life.

In this engaging discussion, Rosen will share his personal experiences behind the book, the storytelling frameworks he teaches around the country, and the surprising ways stories shape our relationships, careers and communities.

Rosen will share insights from hosting "The Moth," why everyone has more stories than they think, the difference between a memory and a story, the “Moment, Meaning, Message” framework and how storytelling builds connection and trust.

About the Speaker

Corey Rosen is a writer, actor, visual effects producer and storytelling teacher based in San Francisco. He is the author of Your Story, Well Told: Creative Strategies to Develop and Perform Stories that Wow an Audience, a laugh-out-loud, funny, practical and inspiring manual to develop true stories from concept through presentation. And his newly released book, A Story for Everything: Mastering Diverse Storytelling for Any Occasion, is a comprehensive guide to storytelling for professional, educational and personal success.

Rosen got his start writing for Comedy Central and Jim Henson Productions. As staff writer for Lucasfilm Animation and Tippett Studio, he wrote the screenplays for several films and theme park rides and attractions exhibiting around the world. He has been featured on "The Moth Radio Hour," is a regular contributor and on-air personality for Alice Radio’s “The Sarah and Vinnie Show” and is a company performer at BATS Improv, one of the world’s foremost centers for Improvisational Theater. Rosen also hosts The Moth StorySlams and GrandSlams.

Organizer
Denise Michaud
Notes

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Tue, Jun 16 / 5:30 PM PDT

The Commonwealth Club of California
Toni Rembe Rock Auditorium
110 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States

Speakers
Image - Corey Rosen

Corey Rosen

Actor; Visual Effects Producer; Storytelling Teacher; Author, A Story for Everything: Mastering Diverse Storytelling for Any Occasion

Image - Denise Michaud

Introduction by Denise Michaud

Chair, Grownups Member-led Forum, Commonwealth Club World Affairs—Moderator

Format

5 p.m. doors open & check-in
5:30–6:30 p.m program
6:30 p.m. book signing
(all times Pacific Time)

COST

Members receive 30–50 percent discounts (not a member? Join)

In-person:
$22 
$39 with a book
Free for Leadership Circle members and students