Workshops
Workshops are available in person or online and can be tailored to suit your goals, time and budget. Contact me to discuss your needs.
ACTING LESSONS FOR LIFE
What can all of us learn from performers? How does ‘stage presence’ translate to presence in all aspects of life? Through hands-on guided activities, we explore what it means to truly pay attention, take risks, and connect authentically with ourselves and those around us.
PRESENCE IN TEACHING
How do teachers present themselves and their information in today’s classroom? This workshop offers concrete instruction on configuring your space (or your screen), owning and presenting yourself, your platforms and your material, and connecting effectively with students.
PRESENCE IN PREACHING
In any faith, effective speaking requires discernment of message and craft in delivery. This workshop focuses on practical challenges specific to clergy and religious services: focus and acoustics in large spaces, technology considerations, spacing and visibility of sacraments and mitzvahs, and techniques to support reverence, meaning, and belonging during weekly and special ceremonies.
PAGE TO STAGE: CREATING CAPTIVATING CONTENT AND SHARING IT WITH THE WORLD
Great speeches start with knowing your purpose, understanding your audience, and shaping your content. This two-day workshop focuses on structuring compelling speeches for an audience and exploring performance techniques to share your ideas with the world.
"Melanie M. Long is a master at more than stage presence. Her wisdom and knowledge can help us understand ourselves and live better. She is fun, down to earth, and cares."
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- Audible Listener
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“Modeling the art (and science) she addresses, Professor Long teaches skills that serve pretty much every situation and occasion.”
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- Lou Marzeles, Participant