Ex Fabula is Latin for “from stories”

Since 2009, our organization has been building community through the art of true, personal storytelling. Throughout the year, we produce storytelling workshops, StorySlams and Community Collaborations where people listen to each other, feel heard, and grow in empathy and understanding.

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Community Events with Heart

Looking for a unique, fun, and heartwarming night out? Our StorySlams bring community members together to share, laugh, grow, connect, and heal at a variety of beautiful venues across the city!

Come to listen, or participate by sharing stories of your own.

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Building Equity

Our programs center stories of historically underrepresented groups to create a radically inclusive community that honors the dignity of all people. Learn more about our Deaf Stories Project, Equal Access Project, Brave Space Project (creating Black and Brown affinity spaces and programming) and more!

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Youth Voices

Youth voices are an integral part of community building that often gets ignored, and our Youth Affinity Storytelling program allows youth the space to share personal stories and helps develop self-advocacy skills which can be leveraged when applying to post-secondary programs, seeking scholarships, and interviewing for jobs.

Our work is fueled by our community

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Ex Fabula is unique among storytelling organizations. We’re hyper-local and radically inclusive. We’re uber-collaborative. We work hard to welcome tellers from all walks of life to our stages. Whether you’re in front of the mic, in a workshop, or in the audience, you help to create these spaces.

Community members can support the Ex Fabula mission through a variety of ways—from one-time donations, annual memberships, corporate sponsorships, and more.

Your support matters now more than ever. How will you become part of our story?

Photo of storytelling coaches Elaine Maly and Shawn Mitchell at an Ex Fabula event in 2025.

With Ex Fabula you can

TAP INTO THE POWER OF STORYTELLING

Led by experienced coaches, Ex Fabula’s highly specialized workshops use storytelling to deepen relationships, explore diversity and inclusion topics, and build confidence and leadership skills.

Whether you’re interested in individual coaching, a tailored course for your business or community group, or simply want to refresh your skills before taking part in a public StorySlam, we welcome anyone eager to leverage the power of storytelling for both personal and professional growth.

THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON 17 SPONSORS

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