Creative Aging: Memoirs: Stories From Our Lives with Frank Ingrasciotta at Tremont Library

Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older.

This program will be held in person at the Tremont Library.

Join us for Memoirs: Stories From Our Lives! Teaching artist Teaching Artist Frank Ingrasciotta teaches an 8 session writing program.  

Please sign up for all sessions in the series at one time. Attendance at all sessions is strongly recommended.

REGISTER HERE for October sessions.

REGISTER HERE for December sessions.

Program Description:

Have you ever wanted to write a memoir but didn’t know where to start? In this workshop writer and educator, Frank Ingrasciotta will guide you on how to bring your life stories to the page. Storytelling is our most ancient art form and everyone has a story in us that wants to be told. When powerful storytelling resonates, it creates shared experiences of commonality that bonds us as a community. In this eight-session memoir writing class, we will examine various aspects of storytelling. Through writing exercises, we will explore the tools of your personal expression that brings writing to life. 

Materials will be provided for this program. 

Attendance at all sessions is recommended. Space is limited | Supplies are available on a first come, first serve basis.  Registration is recommended.  Register above with your email address. Walkups will be permitted as space accommodates.

About the Artist

FRANK INGRASCIOTTA (Actor/Playwright/Director/Educator) is the writer/performer of the acclaimed Off-Broadway solo play Blood Type: RAGU. In this heartful and hilarious coming-of-age story, Frank portrays over 20 characters recounting his experiences growing up in a first-generation Italian immigrant household as he explores the themes of culture, identity, and forgiveness. As an actor, Frank has performed in many film, TV, and theatre productions. As an arts educator, he conducts workshops in acting and creative writing with adults and students of all ages. He holds a Theatre Arts‑in‑Education degree from SUNY Empire State College.

About Creative Aging

Creative Aging is a series of free art classes for adults 50 and older. This year, in person programs are available from branches throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.  Come discover a new art medium or deepen your skills in a practice you’ve explored before! Visit nypl.org/creativeaging for a full list of programs.