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StoryStarter Workshop: Yikes! 10/15

October 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: For the Culture 11/15

November 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

AfterDark: For the Culture 11/15

November 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: Missed Connections 12/3

December 3 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

StorySlam: Missed Connections 12/3

December 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: Found Family 1/21

January 21, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: For the Culture 2/13

February 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

AfterDark: For the Culture 2/13

February 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: Tales From Milwaukee 3/26

March 26, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

StorySlam: Tales From Milwaukee 3/26

March 26, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Deaf Stories Project StorySlam 4/25

April 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

ALL STARS: “If I’m Being Honest…” 5/15

May 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StorySlams

Live storytelling from community members on the night’s theme.

AfterDark: For the Culture 11/15

November 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StorySlam: Missed Connections 12/3

December 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

AfterDark: For the Culture 2/13

February 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StorySlam: Tales From Milwaukee 3/26

March 26, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

ALL STARS: “If I’m Being Honest…” 5/15

May 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Workshops

Practice sharing your story and connect with other storytellers before any “competitive” StorySlam at StoryStarters, or take a deeper dive into storytelling techniques with our experienced coaches at StoryStretches.

StoryStarter Workshop: Yikes! 10/15

October 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: For the Culture 11/15

November 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: Missed Connections 12/3

December 3 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

StoryStretch Workshop 12/7

December 7 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: Found Family 1/21

January 21, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: For the Culture 2/13

February 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: Tales From Milwaukee 3/26

March 26, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

StoryStretch Workshop 4/12

April 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Deaf Stories Project StorySlam 4/25

April 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The EXperience

An intimate, non-competitive event with unique activities and stories from hand-selected tellers and audience members.

Workshops

Attend a public storytelling workshop.

StorySlams

Regular season and community StorySlams

EXperience

EXperience one of our annual events like BackStory or AfterDark!

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AfterDark: For the Culture 11/15

$12.00

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. Tickets are available at the door. Online ticket sales end November 15 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 2/13

$12.00

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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ALL STARS: If I’m Being Honest… 5/15

$0.00 – $15.00

"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.

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Deaf Stories Project StorySlam 4/11

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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.

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Deaf Stories Project StorySlam 4/25

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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 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.

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Ex Fabula Tee

$28.00

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Ex Fabula’s 15th Birthday Bash

$35.00 – $150.00
Date: Thursday, March 21st, 2024 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: The Cooperage, 822 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Online ticket sales ended at 2pm CST March 21st. Tickets may be available at the door if supplies last. Join us for Ex Fabula’s Birthday Bash to celebrate the last 15 years and support Ex Fabula’s ongoing work to build community and foster empathy! The Birthday Bash is a party and a fundraiser that will include:

Snacks, drinks, and music

Booths with interactive activities

A unique silent auction that highlights Ex Fabula's work and mission

And a dance party to end the night!

Each ticket includes:

One free drink (two if you are a member!)

A selection of hors d'oeuvres

A unique bag of party favors

Tickets start at $35, but if you are interested in supporting this event at a higher level, please consider our Friend of Ex Fabula or Champion of Ex Fabula ticket options. Friends and Champions will be recognized on event signage!
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Level 1 “At the Mic” Member

$60.00 / year

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$120.00 / year

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