R.A.W. Adult Storytelling

Mon Apr 21 2025 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

THE BLACK BOX in the West Bottoms | Kansas City

Jennifer Bailey
Publisher/HostJennifer Bailey
R.A.W. Adult Storytelling
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A raw story is just truth. Your truth. Come share it.
We invite you to the stage, hands shaking, heart pounding to tell your story.
About this Event

R.A.W. Storytelling is relaxed, authentic and sometimes wily. Seven-minute stories are told by those who sign up at the door. Audience members who just want to listen are very much welcome! Founded by Kim Blevins, Organicwriting.org. Organized by Jen Jones. Photos and dates will be shared on Instagram @raw_storytellingkc

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Stories start at 6:00 p.m.

Let's listen to each other. Let's connect over story in these insane times.

F AQ

Can I just come listen?

Yes please!!! The tellers love to have a big audience!

How long do we get?

You have seven minutes to tell. You'll get a 30 second warning at 6 1/2 minutes. You will be gently ushered off the stage at 7 1/2 minutes. ;)

Can my kids come? Does my story have to be "adult"?

This is a 21+ event. All kinds of stories are welcome.* You can curse if you want. You can tell hard stories. Life isn't all kittens and rainbows. But we like kitten stories too.

How much does it cost?

This is a donations based event. Suggested donation is $10 ticket here or buy a beverage at the venue, tipping our awesome bartenders of course!

How does it work?

The list is opened a half hour before the event starts. When your name is called, the stage is yours for seven minutes. We estimate that we have room for about 13 storytellers each night. If we hit the end of the list before the night is finished, we will open things up for another round of stories. If we don't get to everyone, you are guaranteed a spot the following month.

(Stole this section from Scott Whitehair, not only an internationally known storyteller but THE force behind Chicago's thriving, nay bursting out the seams storytelling culture. He has classes if you are interested. He's GREAT. http://www.scottwhitehair.com/ )

N o hatin'. Only love.

*We are LGBTQIA-affirming and know that Black Lives Matter. We will not tolerate hate speech, misogyny, racism, or homophobia. See less

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

THE BLACK BOX in the West Bottoms, 1060 Union Avenue, Kansas City, United States

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