Welcome to the Cassandra Toolbox!
A practical guide for building an artist development program for socially engaged storytellers, inspired by the Cassandra project model.
Click on the highlighted areas to begin your journey.
Module 2 - Project Planning
An introduction to planning a socially engaged storytelling project, from defining aims and formats to working locally or internationally.
Module 1 - Welcome
A practical guide to creating an artist development program for socially engaged storytellers, inspired by the Cassandra project model.
Module 3 - Recruitment
Guidance on finding and selecting participants, mentors, and trainers through clear call-outs, criteria, and timelines.
Module 4 - Storytelling Skills & Workshops
Practical advice on designing immersive training laboratories that build skills, community, and a strong foundation for performance.
Module 5 - Social Engagement & Values
An exploration of how to engage ethically with communities, build trust, and turn research into meaningful storytelling.
Module 6 - Individual Story Development & Mentoring
Support for developing individual artistic voices through mentoring, while working responsibly with real-world stories and themes.
Module 7 - Oral Storytelling & Intangible Heritage
A look at how traditional oral storytelling practices inform socially engaged storytelling and its role in community and social change.
Module 8 - Festival Involvement
Insights into working with storytelling festivals as spaces for audience development, dialogue, and socially engaged performance.
Module 9 - Promotion of Young Storytellers
Practical guidance on promoting yourself as a storyteller, from artist bios and performance blurbs to visuals and social media.
Module 10 - Project Promotion
An overview of how to build a strong project identity and communication strategy to reach audiences and share your message effectively.
Module 11 - Additional Downloads
