Learn how to tell ghost stories

If you have a story to tell and want to make sure it's fit for frightening friends around a campfire, or even scaring large audiences, the Naperville Park District is offering a free storytelling workshop to hone your skills.

Adults and youth ages 12 and older can learn from Summer Place Theatre's experienced storyteller, Don Gingold, from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville.

The workshop is open to the first 10 registrants. To register or for more information, email Gingold at ghoststories@summerplacetheatre.org.

The two-hour class will cover proper story preparation, speaking, breathing, gesturing and microphone techniques. No previous experience is required, but participants are encouraged to bring a prepared Halloween story or monologue, up to two minutes in length, that can be used to practice during the workshop.

Those who complete the workshop may be considered for a role as a storyteller in the Naperville Park District's annual Ghost Stories in the Park … In the Dark event, which will take place 6 to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Oct. 6 to 8, at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion.