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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. Online tickets sales are now closed. Purchase tickets at the Will Call table at 6:30pm while supplies last! “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. Thanks to the AD:FTC funders: Greater Milwaukee Foundation, CAMPAC, Ex Fabula members, Herzfeld Foundation, Charles E. Kubly Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board and We Energies Foundation -
"If I'm Being Honest": stories of white lies, too much honesty and hard truths.
Date: Friday, May 16, 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 16 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. There will also be a few special guest tellers from AfterDark: For the Culture events and from the Deaf Stories Project. This event will have ASL interpretation. -
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. -
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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 ended January 21 at 2pm CST. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door starting at 6:30 pm. 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. Want to practice your story before the slam? Join us for the StoryStarter workshop from 5:15-6:15pm right before the event! Get tickets to the workshop HERE. -
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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 are currently closed! Please visit the Will Call table at 6:30pm to purchase tickets day-of. 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. Want to practice your story before the slam? Join us for the StoryStarter workshop from 5:15-6:15pm right before the event! Get tickets to the workshop HERE. -
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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: $15 at the door Advanced tickets sales are now closed. Tickets still available for purchase 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 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! Advanced ticket sales are closed. To purchase tickets, visit Will Call at 6:30pm. 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. -
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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! Advanced ticket sales have ended! To purchase a ticket at the door, please visit the Will Call at 6:30pm. 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. Want to practice your story before the slam? Join us for the StoryStarter workshop from 5:15-6:15pm right before the event! Get tickets to the workshop HERE. -
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: 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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Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Time: Doors at 5pm, start at 5:15pm, end 6:15pm Location: Next Act Theater, 255 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Price: $20 Discounts for members - see coupons at checkout! Advanced ticket sales are currently closed! Please arrive at Next Act Theatre at 5pm to purchase your workshop ticket! 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
