7 storytellers, 7 real stories
Who hasn’t been held captive by a powerful, funny, or frightening story? 7 STORIES is a night of such storytelling – to build community, empathy, and celebrate our diversity.
Each 7 STORIES night has a theme and storytellers sign up and are selected in advance. Real stories are spellbinding and raw. They are not a theatrical performance, but true life stories from your friends, acquaintances, or someone you have never met. These stories are told from the heart. Each program is introduced by our host for the evening, with a short bio of each storyteller.
2024 Season
January 26, 2024
"Brush With Greatness" or "You Only Live Once (Y.O.L.O.)"
February 23, 2024
"The Perfect Storm/Aligned & Positive!" or "Hot Mess"
March 22, 2024
"Paths Not Taken" or "Diary Entries"
April 26, 2024
"Duped" or "Aha!"
May 24, 2024
"Chance Encounters" or "Tiny Acts"
June 28, 2024
Sibling Rivalry and/or theme of Father’s Day (Life with or Life without father)
July 26, 2024
Brush with the Law and/or What the hell am I doing?
August 23, 2024
Best/Worst Vacation and/or Chemistry
September 27, 2024
Summer’s Over! and/or New Beginnings
October 25, 2024
Acceptance and/or Close Encounters (thinking of Halloween…)
WE NEED YOU Please consider sharing your true story…In the spirit of community and friendship. We will coach/help you as much as you would like. To sign up fill out the form online or email us at 7stories@burienculturehub.org.
Parents should use discretion when deciding whether to include children. Not all stories will be appropriate for young listeners.
We can help coordinate the logistics of a 2-person bilingual story. Storytellers can apply through a very short application process.
