Storytelling Shows/Groups in SoCal
They’re the shows that I have attended before. For the shows that I have participated in, I put a link so that you can check my experiences and personal thoughts about them.
BUSted Los Angeles
True Stories About Getting Around Los Angeles Told By People Who Don’t Drive
Last Sunday of the month @ 5:00 PM
Stories Books & Cafe (1716 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026)
Fanatic Salon Theater
This is my home theater! I’ve been taking workshops and perform regularly. If you are looking for a coach, meet my brilliant teacher, Jane Morris!
My experience:
Check out the calendar. They have interesting shows regularly.
3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Institute of Musical Arts
IMA knows how to present great shows! Barbara H. Clark is not only a terrific storyteller but also an amazing teacher.
Check out the calendar. They have interesting shows regularly.
3210 W. 54th Street Los Angeles, CA 90043
Off My Head
Wonderful storytelling show of often funny, sometimes poignant, always authentic personal stories.
Check the schedule on Facebook
The Coffee Gallery (2029 N. Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001)
The Otter Story Hour
A themed storytelling show with high standards. Host Rex has a Toastmasters background.
My experience:
First Monday of the month @ 7-9 PM
Griffins of Kinsale (1007 Mission Street South Pasadena 91030)
RISK! LA
The show where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share.
Check out their website
Bootleg Theater (2220 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057)
Shoot ‘Em Up
Each season has a set of 3 events that you can see how true stories will be transformed to screenplays, and then to films.
My experience:
Two seasons in a year, on Wednesdays or Thursdays at 8:00 PM
Angel City Brewery (216 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012)
StoryMasters
It’s my home club. StoryMasters is an advanced Toastmasters club that specializes the art of storytelling and evaluation skills.
Every second Sunday of the month at 2:00 PM
Contact me if you want to visit!
Strong Words
Host Larry curates first-rate shows, and the outdoor patio location is muy romántico!
My experience:
Check the calendar on their website
Chapel of St Francis-Atwater (3621 Brunswick Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039)
Tales by the Sea
Storytelling and hearty soups dished up by host Ann Buxie
Three or four times a year, on Sundays at 4:00 PM
Malibu West Swimming Club (30756 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265)
Turbine Arts Collective
A new kind of open and collaborative community where Los Angelenos from all walks of life come together to inspire, instill and innovate their creative potential.
My experience:
Check out the website
Check out their website
Unheard LA is Person series hosted by KPCC.