A powerful story has the potential to
connect us to our own experiences,
pull a community together, and
engage new audiences with our work.
In this master class storytelling virtual workshop, sponsored by the Committee on Public Awareness (COPA) and led by Micaela Blei, a two-time Moth GrandSLAM winner with a PhD in narrative education, you’ll learn:
- What makes a story work;
- The connections among narrative performance, research, and teaching; and
- How to brainstorm and craft stories of your own.
The workshop is aimed at budding storytellers as well as seasoned bards looking to refresh their skills. It is structured to make the online experience as welcoming and engaging as possible, using a webinar format followed by an optional small-group discussion structure so that you can take part in the workshop at the level that will best serve you.
After completing this workshop, storytellers will then have the opportunity to submit their story for possible performance in a springtime virtual storytelling event—“A Finding Aid to My Soul”—on April 30, 2026! If selected, you’ll receive additional guidance from Dr. Blei to help fine-tune your story. Stay tuned for more details (and watch the 2025 event).
But first, register here for the Virtual Storytelling Workshop Master Class!
Date: February 27, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. CT
Fee: $49
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