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I'm a Sucker for Good Stories
Every object has a story. Stories connect people. Storytelling brings people together. That’s why I love storytelling.
Featured Video
What would you do when you find an intruder on your property? Do you scream or call 9-1-1? Miyo takes an unconventional method to deal with the intrusion.
My Storytelling Events
I would love to see your friendly smiles in the audience. Please come to hear my stories!
Storytelling Stub
Resources, tools, and tips that may help you with writing and storytelling.
How To Overcome Stage Fright
Do you feel nervous before going onto the stage? Do you have any rituals to calm your nerves down? There are many suggestions for overcoming stage fright. To me, preparation is the best medicine. Familiarize yourself with your material. Practice as much as you can...
Break The Fourth Wall
What is the fourth wall?The fourth wall is a performance convention in which an invisible, imagined wall separates actors from the audience. While the audience can see through this wall, the convention assumes the actors act as if they cannot. From the 16th century...
Tsubuyaki
Miyo’s mumbling thoughts at the moment…
A Solo Show Wasn’t a Solo Journey!
The past six months have been a constant race with obstacles, challenges, twists and turns, but the race wasn’t stressful or chaotic. It was all fun because I wasn’t running alone. My team ran with me all the way.
Everything Happens for a Reason
In 2019, I declared that I was going to to do a solo show in 2020. I found a venue, signed a contract with the Hollywood Fringe and the theater, and started creating promotional materials. Then, as you might guess already, everything was cancelled in 2020. I was...
Draw A Perfect Curve
One of my pet peeves is those who hit the brake before indicating a turn signal. Clearly, they don’t understand the whole picture.Driving is art. It’s also science...like storytelling. You cannot go too fast or too slow. You need to be attentive to details, but you...
