Des Moines Storytellers Project

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An evening of live storytelling, the Des Moines Storytellers Project features community members coached by Des Moines Register journalists taking the mic to tell true, first-person stories. We believe everyone HAS a story and everyone CAN tell that story. Learn more at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.

  1. 07/02/2024

    Phillip Sitter: I found peace in wartime visiting dear friend in Ukraine

    How Des Moines Register reporter Phillip Sitter found himself in Ukraine in the midst of Russia's war to celebrate a friend's birthday. This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel" on June 18, 2024, at Hoyt Sherman Place. The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it. Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience. See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.

    12 min

  2. 07/02/2024

    Diane Kolmer: How a trip to Paris helped me heal from an eating disorder, find new purpose

    The doctor told Diane Kolmer she needed to take a break from her job to relearn to eat and live. A trip to Paris helped change her perspective. This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel" on June 18, 2024, at Hoyt Sherman Place. The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it. Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience. See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.

    14 min

  3. 07/02/2024

    Kory May: I forgot an essential item on vacation and learned an uncomfortable lesson

    Kory May found racial profiling didn't stop at the Canadian border. This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel" on June 18, 2024, at Hoyt Sherman Place. The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it. Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience. See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.

    9 min

  4. 07/02/2024

    John Sorrell: How I found myself in the middle of a Turkish coup

    John Sorrell landed in Turkey quite literally in the middle of a coup. How he leaned on curiosity to make it home safely. This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel" on June 18, 2024, at Hoyt Sherman Place. The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it. Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience. See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.

    9 min

  5. 07/02/2024

    Nicole Schrader: How this Iowan learned to make friends with her fear on vacation and in life

    Nicole Schrader overcame vacation paralysis to find something meaningful. Now she embraces that fear to live a full life. This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel" on June 18, 2024, at Hoyt Sherman Place. The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it. Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience. See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.

    12 min

  6. 03/20/2024

    Deborah Svec-Carstens: How I built community through tragedy

    Deborah Svec-Carstens found herself by being vulnerable with a tight-knit community in a foreign country after an assault. This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Community" on Feb. 27, 2024 at Hoyt Sherman Place.  The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.  Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience. See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.

    15 min

  7. 03/13/2024

    Kenny Gaskin : How I help students find their voice as a Black teacher in Iowa

    Kenny Gaskin spent his childhood looking up to his teachers. Now he's a teacher with DMPS inspiring students and building a classroom community. This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Community" on Feb. 27, 2024 at Hoyt Sherman Place.  The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.  Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience. See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.

    10 min

  8. 03/13/2024

    Jordan Brooks: How I use art to inspire and build a community

    Jordan Brooks felt like he didn't belong — until he discovered art. Now he uses it to help others build their communities. This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Community" on Feb. 27, 2024 at Hoyt Sherman Place.  The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.  Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience. See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.

    11 min
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An evening of live storytelling, the Des Moines Storytellers Project features community members coached by Des Moines Register journalists taking the mic to tell true, first-person stories. We believe everyone HAS a story and everyone CAN tell that story. Learn more at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.

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