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Date: Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM doors, Stories 6–7:30 PM Location: Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W Historic Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204. Online registration ends at 2pm CST on Tues, May 6. Registration will be available at the door. Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the night’s theme, told without props or notes. Come just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story! At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to choose an Audience Favorite and our secret judges will select a Judges Favorite! There will be opportunities for youth to be a paid storyteller or volunteer, with extra cash prizes for the Audience Favorite and Judges Favorite. The audience can also be a part of the storytelling by submitting UltraShorts! These are “ultra-short” stories on the night’s theme that will be read onstage by the emcee. This event is free, but space is limited, so use the "Add To Cart" button below to reserve your spot. There will be opportunities for youth to be a paid storyteller or volunteer, with extra cash prizes for Audience Favorite and Judges Favorite! Use this Google Form to sign up to be a storyteller and/or a volunteer. Attendees need to RSVP, even if you have filled out the form to participate as a volunteer or storyteller. -
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Yikes!: Stories of (scarily) embarrassing, uncomfortable and strange moments
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Time: 6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Dandy, 5020 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208 Advance ticket sales ended on October 15 at 2pm CST. $15 at the door tickets remain. Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the night’s theme, told without props or notes. Come just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of "Yikes!". At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to crown an Audience Favorite, who will be invited to share a story at ALL STARS in May. The audience can also be a part of the storytelling by submitting UltraShorts! These are "ultra-short" stories on the night's theme that will be read onstage by the emcee. Want to practice your story before the slam? Join us for the StoryStarter workshop from 5:15-6:15pm right before the event! Get tickets to the workshop HERE. Thank you to Ex Fabula event sponsor Educators Credit Union!
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Tales From Milwaukee: Stories of neighborhood happenings, local legends and city pride
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Time: 6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: MiSA - Mitchell Street Arts, 710 W Historic Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Cost: $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advance ticket sales end March 26 at 2pm CST. Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the night’s theme, told without props or notes. Come just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of "Tales From Milwaukee". At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to crown an Audience Favorite, who will be invited to share a story at ALL STARS in May. The audience can also be a part of the storytelling by submitting UltraShorts! These are "ultra-short" stories on the night's theme that will be read onstage by the emcee. Want to practice your story before the slam? Join us for the StoryStarter workshop from 5:15-6:15pm right before the event! Get tickets to the workshop HERE. -
Small Wins: Stories of baby steps, incremental growth, and finding joy in the process
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Time: 6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Interchange Theater, 628 N 10th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233 Cost: $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advance ticket sales end February 26 at 2pm CST. Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the night’s theme, told without props or notes. Come just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of "Small Wins". At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to crown an Audience Favorite, who will be invited to share a story at ALL STARS in May. The audience can also be a part of the storytelling by submitting UltraShorts! These are "ultra-short" stories on the night's theme that will be read onstage by the emcee. -
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Pets: scaly, furry and feathery animal companions
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024 Time: 6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Sugar Maple, 441 E Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207 Cost: $15 at the door Advanced tickets sales are now closed. Tickets still available for purchase at the door. Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the night’s theme, told without props or notes. Come just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of Pets. At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to crown an Audience Favorite, who will be invited to share a story at ALL STARS in May. The audience can also be a part of the storytelling by submitting UltraShorts! These are "ultra-short" stories on the night's theme that will be read onstage by the emcee. Thank you to Ex Fabula event sponsor LuLu Cafe & Bar!
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Missed Connections: Stories of the one that got away, delayed flights and lost opportunities
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Time: 6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Next Act Theater, 255 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Cost: $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advance ticket sales end December 3 at 2pm CST. Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the night’s theme, told without props or notes. Come just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of "Missed Connections". At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to crown an Audience Favorite, who will be invited to share a story at ALL STARS in May. The audience can also be a part of the storytelling by submitting UltraShorts! These are "ultra-short" stories on the night's theme that will be read onstage by the emcee. Want to practice your story before the slam? Join us for the StoryStarter workshop from 5:15-6:15pm right before the event! Get tickets to the workshop HERE. -
Found Family: Stories of play cousins, queerplatonic love, kinship, friendship and neighborly bonds
Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Time: 6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Anodyne - Walker's Point, 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Cost: $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advance ticket sales end January 21 at 2pm CST. Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the night’s theme, told without props or notes. Come just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of "Found Family". At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to crown an Audience Favorite, who will be invited to share a story at ALL STARS in May. The audience can also be a part of the storytelling by submitting UltraShorts! These are "ultra-short" stories on the night's theme that will be read onstage by the emcee. Want to practice your story before the slam? Join us for the StoryStarter workshop from 5:15-6:15pm right before the event! Get tickets to the workshop HERE. -
Experience the power of storytelling in ASL!
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 Time: 6:00pm entry, 7pm stories Location: Centennial Hall, Milwaukee Central Library, 733 N 8th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233 Online registration ends at 2 pm CST on 4/25; tickets will be available at the door.The 6th Annual Deaf Stories Project StorySlam is an evening of true and personal stories told by Deaf community members. Storytellers share stories on the night's theme. This event is free and open to the public! ASL to Spoken English Interpretation provided.Want to tell your story onstage? Email info@exfabula.org or visit the Story Sign-Up at the slam. -
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Experience the power of storytelling in ASL!
Date: Thursday, April 11th, 2024 Time: 6:00pm entry, 7pm stories Location: Centennial Hall, Milwaukee Central Library, 733 N 8th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233 Online registration ended at 2 pm CST on 4/11 but space is still available; please visit the Will Call table when you arrive to register.The 5th Annual Deaf Stories Project StorySlam is an evening of true and personal stories told by Deaf community members. Storytellers share stories on the night's theme. This event is free and open to the public! ASL to Spoken English Interpretation provided.Want to tell your story onstage? Email info@exfabula.org or visit the Story Sign-Up at the slam. -
"If I'm Being Honest": stories of white lies, too much honesty and hard truths.
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Time: 6:00pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: The Cooperage, 822 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Cost: $15 advance / $18 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advanced ticket sales end May 15 at 2pm CST . Ex Fabula’s annual ALL STARS event features community members who were voted "Audience Favorites" at regular season StorySlams; they’ll return to the stage to share new, 10-minute stories on the evening’s theme, "If I'm Being Honest..." At the end of the night, the audience votes and crowns a Season 16 Audience Favorite. -
AfterDark: For The Culture - Stories, spoken word, and poetry that represents YOU.
Date: Thursday, February 13 Time: 6:30pm event entry, 7pm start Location: Radio Milwaukee, 220 E Pittsburgh Ave Cost: Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Tickets are available at the door. Online ticket sales end February 13 at 2pm. “AfterDark: For The Culture” – a night celebrating Black and Brown voices. Come listen to some of Milwaukee’s favorite storytellers or drop your name for a chance to share an original poem or true, personal story on "culture." You can also submit an UltraShort! These are short stories (a few sentences) on the night’s theme that the emcee reads on stage. (They can be anonymous!) Get feedback on your piece, or connect with other storytellers, in our FREE, pre-show workshop. HYFIN x Ex Fabula: connecting the culture through stories. We’re excited to see you. -
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AfterDark: For The Culture - Stories, spoken word, and poetry that represents YOU.
Date: Friday, November 15 Time: 6:30pm event entry, 7pm start Location: Radio Milwaukee, 220 E Pittsburgh Ave Cost: Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Advanced online ticket sales ended at 2pm on November 15, 2024. Tickets can be purchased at the door at 6:30pm if space remains. “AfterDark: For The Culture” – a night celebrating Black and Brown voices. Come listen to some of Milwaukee’s favorite storytellers or drop your name for a chance to share an original poem or true, personal story on "culture." You can also submit an UltraShort! These are short stories (a few sentences) on the night’s theme that the emcee reads on stage. (They can be anonymous!) Get feedback on your piece, or connect with other storytellers, in our FREE, pre-show workshop. HYFIN x Ex Fabula: connecting the culture through stories. We’re excited to see you.
