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By Jasmine Gonzalez
In honor of Deaf History Month, Ex Fabula’s Deaf Stories Project is thrilled to present three community events celebrating Deaf storytelling during the month of April.
Members of the Deaf community are invited to participate in two StoryShare workshops on April 8 and April 26. These workshops are created and led by experienced Deaf storytelling coaches who will guide participants in crafting their personal stories and taking the stage with confidence.
Then, we invite everyone to join us for the 7th Annual Deaf StorySlam on Sunday, April 26! The theme is “Jaw Dropping.” Deaf storytellers are invited to share their tales of surprise, shock, and awe. All are welcome to attend! ASL to Spoken English interpretation will be provided.
Full event details are as follows:
- Wednesday, April 8, 2026
- Deaf StoryShare #1
- Pilot Project Brewing, 1128 N 9th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233
- 5:30 – 6:45 p.m
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.
Attendees are welcome to stay after for Deaf Trivia, hosted by The ASL Scene.
RSVP: https://www.exfabula.org/product/deaf-stories-project-storyshare-4-8/
- Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Deaf StoryShare #2
- Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. (Walker’s Point), 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- 3 – 4:15 p.m
Directly preceding the 7th Annual Deaf StorySlam, this StoryShare is a space for Deaf community members to connect with fellow storytellers and practice a story they might want to share on stage. Deaf storytelling coaches will offer guidance on how to tell a great story with confidence.
RSVP: www.exfabula.org/product/dsp-storyshare-4-26/
- Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Deaf StorySlam: Jaw Dropping – Stories in American Sign Language with spoken English interpretation
- Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. (Walker’s Point), 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- 5 – 7 p.m
The 7th Annual Deaf Stories Project StorySlam is an evening of true and personal stories told by Deaf community members. Storytellers will take the stage to share stories on the night’s theme of “Jaw Dropping.”
Want to tell your story onstage? Email info@exfabula.org or visit the Story Sign-Up at the slam. All storytellers will receive a t-shirt with our brand-new DSP logo.
Deaf-owned food truck Zwina Bites will be onsite serving Moroccan American cuisine.
RSVP: https://www.exfabula.org/product/dsp-storyslam-4-26/
Equity and access
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. 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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