The Des Moines Storytellers Project is seeking Iowans who want to share their true, first-person stories about overcoming hardships or finding new purpose live on stage for our next show.
"Overcoming" will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. Stories can be literal or metaphoric around the theme.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project is a series of storytelling events in which community members work to tell true, first-person stories live on stage. The project is dedicated to the idea that oral storytelling and journalism have the same goals: Serving and reflecting a community while fostering empathy.
We believe everyone has a story and everyone can tell their story. None of the storytellers who take our stage are professionals. They are our neighbors, friends or co-workers, and they are coached to tell by Des Moines Register journalists.
If you have a family story to tell, read our guidelines and submit a story at DesMoinesRegister.com/Tell.
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You also can fill out the submission form below.
Our only requirements are that you are an Iowan who will tell a true story that's (mostly) about you. All submissions must be received by Aug. 1 to be considered. We have limited spots available but will save submissions for consideration in future shows.
Hear past stories from the Des Moines Storytellers Project
The Des Moines Storytellers podcast is the perfect way to revisit your favorite stories or hear ones you've missed. Look for us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcasting platform. You can also watch past shows at YouTube.com/DMRegister.
Have questions or need assistance? Contact the Des Moines Storytellers Project team at events@dmreg.com or 515-619-6548
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