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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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Out of stockNew 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: FREEOnline tickets sales are now closed. Sign up with the Workshop Host at 5:00pm to participate!.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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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. -
Theme: Show n Tell - Bring a favorite object, artifact, or family heirloom and share a story about it! 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. Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the night’s theme, told without 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 guarantee yourself a spot. Attendees need to RSVP, even if you have filled out the form to participate as a volunteer or storyteller.
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Discover and explore the power of storytelling in ASL!
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 Time: 9:30a doors, 10a start, Noon end Location: MPL Zablocki Branch | 3501 W Oklahoma Ave Cost: FREE! Register TODAY! This interactive storytelling session or "StoryShare" is an affinity space created for and led by Deaf community members. Join coaches Brian, Ash and Alyson as they guide participants through fun activities designed to help you learn effective storytelling skills, connect with other storytellers, and express yourself in ASL! You’ll also learn about opportunities to share a story on stage at Wisconsin’s sixth annual Deaf StorySlam on April 25, 2025! This project is possible thanks to Bader Philanthropies, Inc., Milwaukee Public Library Foundation, Wispact Foundation, Steigleder Charitable Trust, Maihaugen Foundation, Ex Fabula members, and Ex Fabula's Deaf storytelling coaches. -
Discover and explore the power of storytelling in ASL!
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 Time: 9:30a doors, 10a start, Noon end Location: MPL Good Hope Branch | 7715 Good Hope Rd Cost: FREE! Register TODAY! This interactive storytelling session or "StoryShare" is an affinity space created for and led by Deaf community members. Join coaches Brian, Ash and Alyson as they guide participants through fun activities designed to help you learn effective storytelling skills, connect with other storytellers, and express yourself in ASL! You’ll also learn about opportunities to share a story on stage at Wisconsin’s sixth annual Deaf StorySlam on April 25, 2025! This project is possible thanks to Bader Philanthropies, Inc., Milwaukee Public Library Foundation, Wispact Foundation, Steigleder Charitable Trust, Maihaugen Foundation, Ex Fabula members, and Ex Fabula's Deaf storytelling coaches. -
Discover and explore the power of storytelling in ASL!
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm start, 8:30 pm end Location: Virtual, Zoom Link to follow Cost: FREE! Register TODAY! This interactive storytelling session or "StoryShare" is an affinity space created for and led by Deaf community members. Join coaches Brian, Ash and Alyson as they guide participants through fun activities designed to help you learn effective storytelling skills, connect with other storytellers, and express yourself in ASL! You’ll also learn about opportunities to share a story on stage at Wisconsin’s sixth annual Deaf StorySlam on April 25, 2025! This project is possible thanks to Bader Philanthropies, Inc., Milwaukee Public Library Foundation, Wispact Foundation, Steigleder Charitable Trust, Maihaugen Foundation, Ex Fabula members, and Ex Fabula's Deaf storytelling coaches. -
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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: 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...
- 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