Interactive Storytelling & Puppetry Workshops for Adults
We often forget how to play when we become adults. These sessions use storytelling and puppetry to help teams, students, and community groups reconnect, communicate better, and rediscover the joy of shared experience.
A hall filled with undergraduate students for a workshop on storytelling and public speaking. This video captures their laughter and engagement, showing how stories can help us forget our worries and simply enjoy learning.
This workshop for college students in Chennai focused on using puppets in healthcare and outreach. We explored how to spark curiosity, communicate effectively, and bring a sense of play to volunteering.
A participant in a corporate workshop discovers her inner puppeteer. My sessions for teams are about experimenting, playing, and finding the joy in a new skill, which is a fantastic way to build camaraderie.
A black and white shot of me addressing a large group of college students. My goal in these workshops is to create a space where young adults can explore storytelling as a powerful tool for connection and self-expression.
A wide shot of my storytelling session for undergraduates at Kumaraguru Yugam. It was a three-hour workshop, and the students were completely engaged, proving that everyone loves a good story.
An intimate storytelling session for adults at Lahe Lahe in Bengaluru. The cozy vibe of the space and the attentive listeners helped bring the stories of folklore and human emotion to life.
A fun, candid group photo after my 'Stories for Adults' session. It is wonderful to see a room full of grown-ups reconnecting with their inner child and the simple magic of being told a story.
The happy group of attendees from my storytelling evening in Bengaluru. I chose stories that I personally connected with, and their energy and enthusiasm made the magic happen.
A candid shot from a workshop with adults. These sessions often involve breaking down the barriers of what we think storytelling is, exploring everything from humor to bizarre human emotions.
A quiet moment of reflection during a storytelling session. Telling stories to adults is a different kind of energy, often more introspective and focused on shared human experiences.
About Engaging Workshops for Adults
These sessions are not about watching a performance, but about actively participating. Whether it is a corporate team-building day or a community workshop, we use puppets and improv exercises to break down barriers. You will be up, moving, and using your voice in ways that make professional environments feel human again.
I often hear from participants that they haven't laughed or played this hard in years. That is exactly the point. In my workshops, I strip away the need to be perfect. We use puppets not as toys, but as tools to help you express thoughts that might be difficult to articulate in a standard meeting or classroom setting.
How these sessions work
- Corporate Team Building: We use puppetry improv to foster empathy and creative problem-solving. It is a way to get teams to communicate beyond their job titles, helping colleagues see each other as individuals.
- College & Community Workshops: For younger adults and student groups, the focus is on self-expression and public speaking. We work on voice modulation and body language, helping you find your own narrative voice.
- Hands-on Learning: You will get your hands on puppets immediately. We do rhythm exercises, role-play scenarios, and simple improv that forces you to think on your feet.
I have seen entire rooms of reserved adults loosen up within the first twenty minutes. We focus on the basics: how to make a puppet move, how to listen to a partner, and how to tell a story that feels true to you. You do not need to be an actor or a performer to join; all you need is an open mind and a willingness to be a little bit messy.
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