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Date: Tuesday, May 6th, 2024 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 related to the theme ‘Left No Crumbs’ - Stories of food, cultural delicacies, cooking disasters, mouth-watering meals, and tradition! 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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Sale!Date: Saturday, April 12 Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, doors open at 10:30 amLocation: CopyWrite, 2209 N Dr. MLK. Jr. Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212Early Bird Cost: $30Standard Cost: $45Discounts for members - see coupons at checkout!Looking to sharpen your storytelling skills? This workshop is for you!Stretch your storytelling muscles with this guided, interactive training covering the nuance of the craft; led by our experienced coaches! Refine, shape, and share your stories with confidence. Space is limited. Reserve a spot today!This workshop gives you...
- Ways to improve your personal branding story
- Tips on how to avoid common storytelling mistakes
- A great professional development opportunity
- The tools to become a superb storyteller or public speaker
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Sale!Date: Saturday, December 7 Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, doors open at 10:30 amLocation: CopyWrite, 2209 N Dr. MLK. Jr. Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212Early Bird Cost: $30Standard Cost: $45Discounts for members - see coupons at checkout!Looking to sharpen your storytelling skills? This workshop is for you!Stretch your storytelling muscles with this guided, interactive training covering the nuance of the craft; led by our experienced coaches! Refine, shape, and share your stories with confidence. Space is limited. Reserve a spot today!This workshop gives you...
- Ways to improve your personal branding story
- Tips on how to avoid common storytelling mistakes
- A great professional development opportunity
- The tools to become a superb storyteller or public speaker
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Discover and explore the power of storytelling!
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Time: 5:00pm doors, 5:15pm start, 6:15pm end Location: Dandy, 5020 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208. Cost: $20 Discounts for members - see coupons at checkout! New to storytelling? Or in need of a refresh on the basics? Want to practice a story to tell at our StorySlam? This workshop is for you! This workshop takes place directly before the StorySlam and is meant to be a place to workshop a story you might want to tell on-stage later that night. If you aren't ready to throw your name in the hat, no worries! This space is open to anyone who is interested in becoming a better storyteller, and is a perfect way for you to connect with other storytellers before our StorySlam! In this workshop experienced storytelling coaches will guide you through an interactive training covering the need-to-know details of the craft. Discover, shape and share your stories with confidence. Space is limited, reserve a spot today! This workshop gives you...- A step-by-step guide to crafting a story
- The confidence to someday tell your story on our stage
- Simple storytelling framework you can use everyday
- The tools to become a superb storyteller or public speaker
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Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Time: 5:00pm entry, 5:15pm workshop, 6:15pm end Location: MiSA - Mitchell Street Arts, 710 W Historic Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204. Price: $20 Discounts for members - see coupons at checkout! New to storytelling? Or in need of a refresh on the basics? Want to practice a story to tell at our StorySlam? This workshop is for you! This workshop takes place directly before the StorySlam and is meant to be a place to workshop a story you might want to tell on-stage later that night. If you aren't ready to throw your name in the hat, no worries! This space is open to anyone who is interested in becoming a better storyteller, and is a perfect way for you to connect with other storytellers before our StorySlam! In this workshop experienced storytelling coaches will guide you through an interactive training covering the need-to-know details of the craft. Discover, shape and share your stories with confidence. Space is limited, reserve a spot today! This workshop gives you...
- A step-by-step guide to crafting a story
- The confidence to someday tell your story on our stage
- Simple storytelling framework you can use everyday
- The tools to become a superb storyteller or public speaker
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New to storytelling? Or in need of a refresh on the basics? Want to practice a story to tell at our AfterDark: For The Culture event? This workshop is for you!.*This Brave Space workshop is an affinity space for Black and Brown community members..Date: Thursday, February 13 Time: 5:15pm-6:15pmLocation: Radio Milwaukee, 220 E Pittsburgh AveDoors Open: 5:00pm Price: FREE.This workshop takes place directly before the AfterDark: For the Culture event and is meant to be a place to workshop a story you might want to tell on-stage later that night. If you aren't ready to throw your name in the hat, no worries! This space is open to anyone who is interested in becoming a better storyteller, and is a perfect way for you to connect with other storytellers before our StorySlam!In this workshop experienced storytelling coaches will guide you through an interactive training covering the need-to-know details of the craft. Discover, shape and share your stories with confidence. Space is limited, reserve a spot today!.This workshop gives you...
- A step-by-step guide to crafting a story
- The confidence to someday tell your story on our stage
- Simple storytelling framework you can use everyday
- The tools to become a superb storyteller or public speaker
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New to storytelling? Or in need of a refresh on the basics? Want to practice a story to tell at our AfterDark: For The Culture event? This workshop is for you!.*This Brave Space workshop is an affinity space for Black and Brown community members..Date: Friday, November 15 Time: 5:15pm-6:15pmLocation: Radio Milwaukee, 220 E Pittsburgh AveDoors Open: 5:00pm Price: FREE.This workshop takes place directly before the AfterDark: For the Culture event and is meant to be a place to workshop a story you might want to tell on-stage later that night. If you aren't ready to throw your name in the hat, no worries! This space is open to anyone who is interested in becoming a better storyteller, and is a perfect way for you to connect with other storytellers before our StorySlam!In this workshop experienced storytelling coaches will guide you through an interactive training covering the need-to-know details of the craft. Discover, shape and share your stories with confidence. Space is limited, reserve a spot today!.This workshop gives you...
- A step-by-step guide to crafting a story
- The confidence to someday tell your story on our stage
- Simple storytelling framework you can use everyday
- The tools to become a superb storyteller or public speaker
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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. -
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. -
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: $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advance ticket sales end September 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 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!