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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. -
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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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. -
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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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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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
