Even though it will be St. Patrick`s Eve and this storyteller hails from Ireland, don`t expect just traditional Irish folklore when Jay O`Callahan performs at Northwestern University on Saturday. He`s sure to show off with all kinds of yarns using his innovative technique, numerous characters, expressive face and mighty voice-qualities that have made him one of the most respected storytellers in his business.
Northwestern hopes that O`Callahan`s creative style will help audience members unlock their own imagination. ”We`re so inundated with instant pictures on TV. Everything does the work for us,” a university representative said. ”We don`t use the tools within us. Storytelling forces us to.”
In addition to the evening performance, O`Callahan will also lead a Saturday morning workshop, which costs $45. Call for registration.
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An evening with Jay O`Callahan; Northwestern University`s Ethel M. Barber Theatre, 1979 Sheridan Rd., Evanston; 8 p.m. Saturday; $10; 708-491-7282.
