What did it take to make you? Join Tinworks Art, Story Wrangler Bex Frucht and community tellers for a personal story journey through fluid identity – performed, preserved, perceived, preordained. Inspired by the flexible figures at the center of Chisel & Razor, local storytellers will share true-life tales of selfhood in flux – the moments that molded and emboldened us, in private and in public. The masks we wear and the ones we drop. The names we're given and the ones we choose. Alter egos, personas, pseudonyms – rejected, reclaimed, reimagined.

Photo by Blair Speed

Bex Frucht, Head Story Wrangler, Vibe Steward and Founder of Tumbleweed Queen Creative

Bex's eclectic personal and professional journey has taken her from the red carpet to the Rocky Mountains. Bex first overshared onstage at The Moth Story Slams in LA while anchoring a TV and web series -- she now helms her own wild storytelling showcase “TMI Live!” at Last Best Comedy and Empire Theatre along with curating/hosting community shows for Tinworks Art, Bridgercare, Elk River Arts & Lectures, Park County Environmental Council and other local partners. As a Story Wrangler, Bex shares her passion for personal narrative by producing live events, teaching workshops, coaching individuals, and guiding organizations. As a Vibe Steward, Bex brings her signature emcee energy to fundraisers and functions. 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, rides her horse Beaver, and spoons their kitties Aldo & Waldo. Follow @bexstorywrangler on Instagram to join her story posse!