The Flame: Storytelling Workshop

A 2-Day Workshop (Ages 19+)
April 11 & 12, 2026, 10am-4pm
Registration Fee: $200 or $180 for Richmond Residents (Work &/or Live)

Hosted by Deborah Williams
Must be Ages 19+

Discover the power of your unique voice and transform your personal experiences into captivating stories—or even the foundation for a one-person show! Join award-winning actor, writer and director, and Artistic Producer of The FlameDeborah Williams, for an inspiring and welcoming workshop designed for both seasoned storytellers and complete beginners. Come learn how to tell the story only you can tell!

Was there ever a time…

-You couldn’t say no?
-You had to learn the hard way?
-When a chance encounter changed your life?
-When someone or something took your breath away?

We’ve all had experiences that scared or delighted us, moments that changed our lives and made us who we are today, but we often don’t know how to craft our experience into compelling stories that we can confidently share with others.

Stories have meaning. Stories inspire us. Most importantly, stories bring us together.

The $200 registration price includes 10 hours of instruction time.

We want to inspire our community to share their stories. This is why we are offering people who work &/or live in Richmond a discounted Flame workshop price of $180.

Some of the workshop participants will be invited to share their stories at a live storytelling event immediately following the workshop. Join us at 7:00 pm on Sunday, April 12th, for this showcase of talent! The event is free but registration is highly recommended as there are limited seats available!

  • FAQ

    Who? Registration is open to everyone ages 19+! No experience required.

    Where? Gateway Theatre Second Floor Lobby

    When? Saturday, April 11th, 2026 and Sunday, April 12th, 2026 from 10am to 4pm with 1 hour lunch break each day (10 hours of instruction time total)

    How to Register? Registration is $200 and $180 for people who work &/or live in Richmond. Interested participants can sign up for the workshop below.

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About the Host

DEBORAH WILLIAMS

Host

Bio

DEBORAH WILLIAMS

Host

Deb Williams is a multi-talented artist with over 35 years of experience in acting, playwriting, and producing. She co-created and starred in the Mom’s The Word plays. Deb is also the co-founder and Artistic Producer of The Flame, Vancouver’s top storytelling event. She has written several plays, including Broccoli and Butterflies and Drift Wood, and has been an Associate Artist at the Belfry Theatre for ten years. Deb is also an experienced personal storytelling teacher, coach, facilitator, and consultant, having taught nearly 1000 tellers of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural identities, and mental and physical abilities.

 

Website – www.theflame.live/about-deb-1