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These are electronic gift certificates, good for 1 year. They can be used to purchase tickets to Slams and workshops, Ex Fabula memberships, and merch. At checkout, please note the following in the customer notes field:- name of gift recipient
- email address of gift recipient
- Option: you can include the snail mail address for cards of $30+ and we can mail something instead of email!
- preferred date of delivery, if any
- a special message to include, if any
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Discover and explore the power of storytelling!
Date: Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM doors, 5:15PM start, 6:15PM end Location: Next Act Theatre - 255 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Advance ticket sales are closed. Limited walk-ups are available at 5pm at Next Act Theatre. 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 interactive 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! Take your storytelling to the next level by sharing on stage at the "Strangers On A..." StorySlam on October 28! However, your workshop ticket does NOT provide entry to the Slam; to attend, purchase a Slam ticket here. -
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Ancestors: Stories of those who came before you, cherished traditions, and legacies
Date: Friday, May 15, 2026 Time: 6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Falcon Bowl, 801 E Clarke St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Cost: $15 advance / $18 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! 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 of Ancestors. At the end of the night, the audience votes and crowns a Season 17 Audience Favorite! -
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 (Sept - May) or single event (PDF with levels and benefits)
- Real Stories MKE (RSM) Radio show and podcast sponsorship
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Discover and explore the power of storytelling!
Date: Thursday, November 6 Time: 5:45 PM doors, 6:00 PM start, 8:00 PM end Location: Fruition MKE - 819 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208 Cost: $30 early bird; cost goes to $45 on November 1, 2025. Discounts 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! -
Additional sessions with your storytelling coach!
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AfterDark: For The Culture – A Night Celebrating Black and Brown Voices
Date: Thursday, April 9 Time: Doors open at 6pm, stories begin at 7pm Location: Radio Milwaukee, 220 E Pittsburgh Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Cost: Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! In collaboration with HYFIN, this evening of live spoken word, poetry, and storytelling celebrates Black and Brown voices and brings together a blend of curated speakers with storytellers drawn from the audience. This edition of AfterDark: For the Culture is a competitive StorySlam! 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. Throughout the night, 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!) Want to practice your story before the slam? Join us for the StoryStarter workshop from 5:45-6:45pm right before the event! Save your seat for the workshop HERE. HYFIN x Ex Fabula: connecting the culture through stories. We’re excited to see you. -
Celebrating the voices of our community's young people!
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026 Time: 5:00PM doors, 5:30PM stories Location: Greenfield Public Library, 5310 W Layton Ave, Greenfield, WI 53220 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! 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. 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! -
Share your stories and connect with other Deaf storytellers!
This workshop is offered at no cost to members of the Deaf community
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Time: 5:00PM doors, 5:30PM start, 6:45PM end Location: Pilot Project Brewing Milwaukee, 1128 N 9th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233 This interactive storytelling session or "StoryShare" is an affinity space created for and led by Deaf community members. Join our Deaf storytelling coaches as they guide participants through fun activities designed to help you identify powerful personal stories, learn effective storytelling skills, and connect with other storytellers. If you're feeling ready to tell your story before an audience, you can put your name in the hat during the 7th Annual Deaf StorySlam! Buy your ticket for the StorySlam on April 26 here.
