Let's reveal the “invisible prairie.”
Tinworks wants to share your personal grassland tales at a special storytelling night showcasing our community's true-life adventures, memories, and experiences from the open plains. "Prairie Dispatches" is a ticketed event modeled after The Moth live storytelling shows.
Purchase $5 tickets online for this event here or $10 at the door.
To pitch your story:
Ready to pitch your prairie dispatch? To be considered, please submit a brief story outline here by August 1, 2023.
Selected storytellers will work with seasoned story wrangler Bex Frucht to shape their narrative, craft a compelling 7-10 minute performance, and rehearse before taking the stage in front of a friendly audience at Tinworks.
First-time storytellers welcome & encouraged!
Submission Guidelines:
– 200 words max
– Your story must be true and personal to you
– Your story must be related to the theme "Prairie Dispatches"
– Your story must be a story! (Not a poem, rant, essay, monologue, political speech, stand-up comedy routine, etc.)
– These stories will ideally be told (not read) at the event
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About Bex Frucht
Bex Frucht is a self-ascribed “Tumbleweed Queen” whose eclectic personal and professional journey has taken her from the red carpet to the Rocky Mountains. As a Story Wrangler, Bex produces community story shows, coaches individuals to share their experiences, and helps organizations craft compelling narratives. A seasoned performer, Bex was a host, writer, and producer for POPSUGAR, anchoring both their daily cable show and weekly online series. But Bex’s real true love is storytelling. After successfully oversharing onstage at hit shows such as The Moth (she performed all over LA and won the Denver StorySlam), she created her own wild storytelling showcase TMI Live! as well as the advocacy story series Unplanned Story Party, both entertaining sold-out crowds in LA and Bozeman. She's lucky to call the funky river town of Livingston, MT, home where she floats the Yellowstone with her “Mantana” Kyle Joe, chases their muppet dog Zucca, and spoons their kitties Aldo & Waldo. Bex also starred in a rad Verge Theater virtual play about air guitar and moonlights as an amateur cowgirl, karaoke professional, rainbow influencer, and unicorn believer.