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By Jasmine Gonzalez
Local storytelling organization Ex Fabula is pleased to announce their winter lineup of events as part of their 17th season of StorySlams.
The dates, themes, and locations are as follows:
Friday, December 5
Date Night: Stories of Romantic Adventures, Mishaps, and Surprises
Falcon Bowl, 801 E Clarke St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Tuesday, January 6
Brave: Stories of Heroic Acts and Taking Risks
Pilot Project Brewing, 1128 N 9th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Thursday, February 12
AfterDark: For the Culture – A Night Celebrating Black and Brown Voices
Radio Milwaukee, 220 E Pittsburgh Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204
For all events, doors open at 6:30pm and storytelling begins at 7:00pm. StorySlam tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are now available at www.exfabula.org/tickets.
What to expect
Event attendees are welcome to come and listen to stories, or to participate in several interactive elements throughout the night. At each StorySlam event, any attendee can throw their name in the hat for the chance to share a true, personal story based on the night’s theme in 5 minutes or less. Guests are also invited to submit UltraShorts, which are 1-2 sentence stories written on a slip of paper to be read aloud by the event emcees.
StorySlams run for approximately two hours with two 10-minute breaks throughout the evening. Additional event details, such as parking availability and food and drink options, are sent to ticket holders the day of the event.
Equity and acess
As part of Ex Fabula’s commitment to equity and access, a limited number of free “pay it forward” tickets will be available online for individuals who could otherwise not afford to attend. Community members are invited to support this practice by purchasing “pay-it-forward” tickets or becoming Ex Fabula members. More information on membership is available at www.exfabula.org/membership.
Ex Fabula strives to meet the needs of each attendee via a variety of accommodations, as detailed at www.exfabula.org/accessibility. In response to a request, ASL interpretation will be provided at the January 6 StorySlam. If attendees require any additional accommodations at an event, they can reach out to info@exfabula.org or call 414-530-3503.
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
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