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Why should my organization sponsor Ex Fabula?
Ex Fabula sponsorship will build awareness of your business or community group while demonstrating your commitment to uplifting the voices and stories of community members and Ex Fabula's equity focused storytelling efforts. There are 2 kinds of sponsorship, each with different benefits.- Ex Fabula Season sponsorship: full season or single event (available in early summer 2024)
- Real Stories MKE (RSM) Radio show and podcast sponsorship
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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. -
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. -
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!
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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. -
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. -
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 Cost: $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advance ticket sales end October 15 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 "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. Thank you to Ex Fabula event sponsor Educators Credit Union!
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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!.Registering for the workshop does not register you for the StorySlam. You must purchase an additional ticket here. *This Brave Space workshop is an affinity space for Black and Brown community members.*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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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!.Registering for the workshop does not register you for the StorySlam. You must purchase an additional ticket here. *This Brave Space workshop is an affinity space for Black and Brown community members.*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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Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Time: 5:00pm entry, 5:15pm workshop, 6:15pm end Location: Anodyne - Walker's Point, 224 W Bruce 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...
*This ticket does not provide entry into the following StorySlam. To attend the StorySlam, you must purchase a separate ticket here.- 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
