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By Jasmine Gonzalez
Date: Tuesday, October 28
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain
Location: Next Act Theatre, 225 S Water St., Milwaukee WI 53204
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. This month, we’re thrilled to co-host our upcoming StorySlam with our friends at Renaissance Theaterworks.
inspired by the play Switzerland about famed crime novelist Patricia Highsmith, and as a tie-in to the Highsmith novel Strangers on a Train, this month’s StorySlam theme is “Strangers On A…”
Come to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to get on stage and share a true story! Bring your stories of unforgettable encounters of the creepy, magical, dangerous, or life-changing kind.
Audience members 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.
Tickets for the StorySlam are available at https://www.exfabula.org/product/strangers-10-28/
Want to practice your story before the slam? Join us for the StoryStarter workshop from 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. right before the event! Our interactive workshop 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 the StorySlam.
Tickets for the workshop are available at https://www.exfabula.org/product/storystarter-10-28/.
And finally, don’t forget to grab your tickets for Switzerland! Produced by Renaissance Theaterworks, the play will run at Next Act Theatre from October 19 to November 9, 2025. Play tickets are available at https://rtwmke.org/shows/switzerland/.
About Ex Fabula
Ex Fabula, which is Latin for “from stories”, is a nonprofit organization that connects Milwaukee through real stories. Building towards a vision of a radically inclusive community that honors the dignity of all people, Ex Fabula uses storytelling to help community members grow, connect, and heal. Programs include a season of public StorySlams and workshops, special projects that amplify underrepresented voices, collaborations with businesses and nonprofits, and media partnerships that extend the reach of stories told onstage. More information: www.exfabula.org.
About Renaissance Theaterworks
Renaissance Theaterworks is a professional theater company founded and run by women. Since 1993, it has been dedicated to promoting the work of women, onstage and off, becoming a leader in the global movement toward gender equity in the arts. Renaissance Theaterworks creates provocative, courageous theater, connecting audiences with their shared sense of being human, making them feel more, think harder, and laugh louder. More information: www.rtwmke.org.
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