Events and Classes
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Scroll below for upcoming opportunities to enjoy more storytelling or advance your skills. Stellar also offers individual coaching and custom training for institutions and community groups.
Suitcase Stories at Boston Museum of Science AAPI Weekend
On Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, the Museum of Science in Boston is proud to host a special weekend event honoring Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. The weekend includes featured speakers, family activities, performance groups, and community groups from the Boston area.
As part of the celebration, Stellar will present three Suitcase Stories featuring AAPI storytellers on Sunday at 11:30 AM.
Access to the museum and events is free for anyone with the promo code AAPIHM24! For tickets and more details, visit mus.org/aapi
Suitcase Stories® explores global migration through storytelling while fostering more welcoming and inclusive communities. Enjoy entertaining and educational stories on themes of identity, belonging, and human rights. Delivered by Stellar Story Company, Suitcase Stories® is a registered trademark of the International Institute of New England.
Suitcase Stories Unpacked Workshop
DESCRIPTION
Everyone has a suitcase story. Reflect on how global migration has impacted your life in this fun, interactive workshop. While connecting with neighbors of diverse identities, learn how to share personal stories that inspire, educate, and connect people across cultures.
DATE/TIME
Saturday, June 15
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LOCATION
The Schrafft Center. 529 Main St. Boston, MA 02129
There is free parking on-site. Sullivan Station is also located nearby (within a five-minute walk).
REGISTRATION FEE
$25
Explore Storytelling: Free for Everyone (in-person in Boston)
DESCRIPTION
Are you curious about storytelling? Start your journey with us.
We tell stories every day — to family, friends, and colleagues. Sometimes, we tell them to strangers on a bus, and sometimes to audiences from the stage. This fun, interactive workshop introduces people to how live storytelling can lead to meaningful change in your life. Discover incredible storytellers, unpack memorable moments from your life, learn some storytelling essentials, and connect with new neighbors.
DATE/TIME
Saturday, May 4, 2024
10:00 -11:30 AM (ET)
LOCATION
The Schrafft Center. 529 Main St. Boston, MA 02129
There is free parking on-site. Sullivan Station is also located nearby (within a five-minute walk).
REGISTRATION FEE
Free for everyone. Registration is required.
Suitcase Stories
FOR MORE INFO/TICKETS: GO TO GLOBAL ARTS LIVE
Suitcase Stories® features foreign- and US-born residents sharing powerful and inspiring stories of refugee and immigrant life. Featured nationally on WORLD Channel and PBS, the Suitcase Stories® series provides a way to dig beneath the headlines, exposing audiences to the complexity of migration.
Presented in collaboration with Global Arts Live and the International Institute of New England (IINE). Suitcase Stories® is a registered trademark of IINE.
TICKET FEE:
$28
CO-PRODUCERS
With sites in Greater Boston and Lowell, MA, and Manchester, NH, IINE creates opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, career advancement, and pathways to citizenship.
Global Arts Live brings inspiring music and dance from all corners of the world to stages across greater Boston. By putting the spotlight on exceptional artists and reflecting the diverse and vibrant community that is Boston, we aspire to transcend borders, cultivate community, and enrich lives.
Suitcase Stories Unpacked Workshop - Needham MA
DESCRIPTION
Everyone has a suitcase story. Reflect on how global migration has impacted your life in this fun, interactive workshop. While connecting with neighbors of diverse identities, learn how to share personal stories that inspire, educate, and connect people across cultures. This program is organized by the Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force.
DATE/TIME
Thursday, March 14
6:45 - 8:30 PM
REGISTRATION
FREE
LOCATION/CHILDCARE
Needham Free Public Library - Community Room
Childcare will be available.
CONTACT/INTERPRETATION
For questions or to request an interpreter, call or text 518.719.9973
SPONSOR
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Needham Council for Arts and Culture, a local agency supported by the Town of Needham, and the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Field Notes: Food and Farm Stories
FOR MORE INFO/TICKETS, GO TO THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Presented annually by Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA), Field Notes is a live storytelling event celebrating the many ways local food and farming leave their mark on our lives and our communities. This show is for everyone who grows, cooks, or eats – so everyone! Support your western Massachusetts neighbors as they share true stories about following dreams, sustaining livelihoods, and connecting with others through food.
Stellar Story Company is coaching the ten performers for the evening, including presenters speaking in Nepali and Spanish.
TICKET FEE:
Tickets are offered on a sliding scale from $10 – 30. Please pay what you can.
Free: Explore Storytelling with Stellar (in person in Boston)
DESCRIPTION
Are you curious about storytelling? Start your journey with us.
We tell stories every day — to family, friends, and colleagues. Sometimes, we tell them to strangers on a bus, and sometimes to audiences from the stage. This fun, interactive workshop introduces people to how live storytelling can lead to meaningful change in your life. Discover incredible storytellers, unpack memorable moments from your life, learn some storytelling essentials, and connect with new neighbors.
DATE/TIME
Saturday, March 2, 2024
10:00 AM -11:30 AM (ET)
LOCATION
The Rozzie Square Theater, 5 Basile Street, Boston, MA, 02131
REGISTRATION FEE
Free for everyone. Registration is required.
Valentine’s Day: Stories from the Stage ‘Smitten’ live taping (in-person)
FOR MORE INFO/TICKETS: GO TO GBH EVENTS.
Celebrate love with GBH and Stellar Story Company! Bring a date, friend or a group of friends to this evening of craft cocktails, local treats and, of course, stories inspired by love and on the theme of smitten. Enjoy both heartfelt and hilarious stories of love. From massive crushes and platonic love to the nearly perfect — and the perfectly disastrous- these storytellers cover it all.
Stories from the Stage is a national media program produced by World Channel in collaboration with GBH Events and Stellar Story Company.
6:30 pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium, where food and drink are available for purchase
7:00 pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for Stories from the Stage seating
FEE: $120
Start a Stellar Story (virtual)
DESCRIPTION
Do you have an idea for a great story but are unsure how to start? Stellar can help. In this interactive workshop, learn how to combine key storytelling elements to create a framework for a compelling story. Explore different approaches for organizing your story while meeting other people intrigued with storytelling.
DATE/TIME
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
12:00 - 1:30 PM (ET)
LOCATION
This workshop is conducted online. Stellar will send a Zoom link in advance of the training.
REGISTRATION FEE
$35
Free: Explore Storytelling with Stellar (virtual)
DESCRIPTION
Are you curious about storytelling? Start your journey with us.
We tell stories every day — to family, friends, and colleagues. Sometimes, we tell them to strangers on a bus, and sometimes to audiences from the stage. This fun, interactive workshop introduces people to how live storytelling can lead to meaningful change in your life. Discover incredible storytellers, unpack memorable moments from your life, learn some storytelling essentials, and connect with new neighbors.
DATE/TIME
Thursday, February 1, 2024
12:00 PM -1:30 PM (ET)
LOCATION
This workshop is conducted online. Stellar will send a Zoom link in advance of the training.
REGISTRATION FEE
Free for everyone. Registration is required.
Develop a Stellar Story - 7 PM (ET) option(virtual)
DESCRIPTION
Everyone tells stories. Make yours stand out. In this interactive workshop, learn how to craft a six-minute unforgettable story that amplifies your unique voice and experience. The session is led by Stellar’s story coaches, who help people develop and polish stories for the national media program Stories from the Stage, the popular Suitcase Stories series, career-related events, and other presentations.
In addition to the small group coaching, each participant receives individual feedback from the instructor between drafts.
DATE/TIME
Tuesday, January 9, 16, 23, and 30
7:00-9:00 PM (ET)
LOCATION
This workshop is conducted online. Stellar will send a Zoom link in advance of the training.
REGISTRATION FEE
$125 per participant
*Stellar offers a limited number of scholarships for each course. For more information, email info@stellarstory.com
Free: Explore Storytelling with Stellar (Boston in-person)
DESCRIPTION
Are you curious about storytelling? Start your journey with us.
We tell stories every day — to family, friends, and colleagues. Sometimes, we tell them to strangers on a bus, and sometimes to audiences from the stage. This fun, interactive workshop introduces people to how live storytelling can lead to meaningful change in your life. Discover incredible storytellers, unpack memorable moments from your life, learn some storytelling essentials, and connect with new neighbors.
DATE/TIME
Saturday, January 6, 2024
10:00 AM -11:30 AM (ET)
LOCATION
The Rozzie Square Theater, 5 Basile Street, Boston, MA, 02131
REGISTRATION FEE
Free for everyone. Registration is required.
Start a Stellar Story (virtual)
DESCRIPTION
Do you have an idea for a great story but are unsure how to start? Stellar can help. In this interactive workshop, learn how to combine key storytelling elements to create a framework for a compelling story. Explore different approaches for organizing your story while meeting other people intrigued with storytelling.
DATE/TIME
Thursday, January 4, 2024
7:00-8:30 PM (ET)
LOCATION
This workshop is conducted online. Stellar will send a Zoom link in advance of the training.
REGISTRATION FEE
$35
Special Topic: Protecting Surprise in Your Stories (virtual)
DESCRIPTION
Every story needs surprise, a moment the audience cannot foresee. The storyteller's job is to protect the surprise. In this fun and engaging 90-minute class, you will learn how with story expert Kurt Mullen. Kurt Mullen is an award-winning storyteller, writer, teacher, and story coach. He loves helping others find meaning in their own experiences, as well as helping them breathe life into these experiences for the stage.
Join Stellar each month for a deeper dive into different storytelling topics.
DATE/TIME
Thursday, December 14, 2023
7:00-8:30 PM (ET)
LOCATION
This workshop is conducted online. Stellar will send a Zoom link in advance of the training.
REGISTRATION FEE
$35
Free: Explore Storytelling with Stellar (virtual)
DESCRIPTION
Are you curious about storytelling? Start your journey with us.
We tell stories every day — to family, friends, and colleagues. Sometimes, we tell them to strangers on a bus, and sometimes to audiences from the stage. This fun, interactive workshop introduces people to how live storytelling can lead to meaningful change in your life. Discover incredible storytellers, unpack memorable moments from your life, learn some storytelling essentials, and connect with new neighbors.
DATE/TIME
Wednesday, December 13
12:00 PM -1:30 PM (ET)
LOCATION
This workshop is conducted online. Stellar will send a Zoom link in advance of the training.
REGISTRATION FEE
Free for everyone. Registration is required.
Start a Stellar Story (virtual)
DESCRIPTION
Do you have an idea for a great story but are unsure how to start? Stellar can help. In this interactive workshop, learn how to combine key storytelling elements to create a framework for a compelling story. Explore different approaches for organizing your story while meeting other people intrigued with storytelling.
DATE/TIME
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
12:00 - 1:30 PM (ET)
LOCATION
This workshop is conducted online. Stellar will send a Zoom link in advance of the training.
REGISTRATION FEE
$35
Special Topic: Avoiding Stereotypes in Stories (virtual)
DESCRIPTION
In society, stereotypes surround us all the time. Discover how great storytellers avoid stereotyping people and places with more authentic and nuanced language. Lorena Hernández Leonard leads this interactive workshop. A Colombian native, Lorena is a storyteller, writer, editor, and short filmmaker. She is also a Latinx culture expert with 20 years of experience in the marketing and communications industry.
Join Stellar each month for a deeper dive into different storytelling topics.
DATE/TIME
Thursday, November 16, 2023
7:00-8:30 PM (ET)
LOCATION
This workshop is conducted online. Stellar will send a Zoom link in advance of the training.
REGISTRATION FEE
$35
Free: Explore Storytelling with Stellar (virtual)
DESCRIPTION
Are you curious about storytelling? Start your journey with us.
We tell stories every day — to family, friends, and colleagues. Sometimes, we tell them to strangers on a bus, and sometimes to audiences from the stage. This fun, interactive workshop introduces people to how live storytelling can lead to meaningful change in your life. Discover incredible storytellers, unpack memorable moments from your life, learn some storytelling essentials, and connect with new neighbors.
DATE/TIME
Tuesday, November 14
12:00 PM -1:30 PM (ET)
LOCATION
This workshop is conducted online. Stellar will send a Zoom link in advance of the training.
REGISTRATION FEE
Free for everyone. Registration is required.
SOLD OUT: Stories from the Stage ‘Laughing Out Loud’ live taping (in-person)
FOR MORE INFO/TICKETS: GO TO GBH EVENTS.
We all have those moments we would rather forget. We're talking about embarrassment on an epic scale and flashbacks that last a lifetime. Sharing a good laugh is the universal remedy for these situations. So, get ready to laugh and share the comedy that is being human during this taping of Stories from the Stage.
Stories from the Stage is a national media program produced by World Channel in collaboration with GBH Events and Stellar Story Company.
6:30 pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium, where food and drink are available for purchase
7:00 pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for Stories from the Stage seating
FEE: $50
Develop a Stellar Story - advanced class (virtual)
DESCRIPTION
Everyone tells stories. Make yours stand out. In this interactive workshop, learn how to craft a six-minute unforgettable story that amplifies your unique voice and experience. The session is led by Stellar’s story coaches, who help people develop and polish stories for the national media program Stories from the Stage, the popular Suitcase Stories series, career-related events, and other presentations.
In addition to the small group coaching, each participant receives individual feedback from the instructor between drafts.
DATE/TIME
This is an eight-hour course conducted over four online sessions.
Tuesday, November 7, 14, 21, and 28
7:00-9:00 PM (ET)
LOCATION
This workshop is conducted online. Stellar will send a Zoom link in advance of the training.
REGISTRATION FEE
$125 per participant.
*Stellar offers a limited number of scholarships for each course. For more information, email info@stellarstory.com
Free: Explore Storytelling with Stellar (Boston, in-person)
DESCRIPTION
Are you curious about storytelling? Start your journey with us.
We tell stories every day — to family, friends, and colleagues. Sometimes, we tell them to strangers on a bus, and sometimes to audiences from the stage. This fun, interactive workshop introduces people to how live storytelling can lead to meaningful change in your life. Discover incredible storytellers, unpack memorable moments from your life, learn some storytelling essentials, and connect with new neighbors.
DATE/TIME
Saturday, November 4
10:00 AM -11:30 AM (ET)
LOCATION
The Rozzie Square Theater, 5 Basile Street, Boston, MA, 02131
REGISTRATION FEE
Free for everyone. Registration is required.
Special Topic: Extraordinary Story Editing (virtual)
DESCRIPTION
How can you make your stories more concise without sacrificing your best material while still establishing a meaningful connection with your audience? Join our interactive workshop to uncover the secrets from award-winning storyteller, author, and story coach Sufian Zhemukhov. Many of Sufian's tales draw from his personal experiences as a first-generation immigrant and a university professor, which might be funnier than you’d expect.
Join Stellar each month for a deeper dive into different storytelling topics.
DATE/TIME
Tuesday, October 24
7:00-8:30 PM (ET)
LOCATION
This workshop is conducted online. Stellar will send a Zoom link in advance of the training.
REGISTRATION FEE
$35
Free: Start a Stellar Story (Boston, in-person)
DESCRIPTION
Do you have an idea for a great story but are unsure how to start? Stellar can help. In this interactive workshop, learn how to combine key storytelling elements to create a framework for a compelling story. Explore different approaches for organizing your story while meeting other people intrigued with storytelling.
DATE/TIME
Saturday, October 21, 2023
10:00 AM -11:30 AM (ET)
LOCATION
The Schrafft Center. 529 Main St. Boston, MA 02129
There is free parking on-site. Sullivan Station is also located nearby (within a five-minute walk).
REGISTRATION FEE
There is usually a fee for the workshop, but Stellar will be filming the session for commercial purposes and, therefore, waiving the fee. The focus of the videographer will be mostly on the instructors, but attendance means you are willing to be on camera.
Stories from the Stage ‘You’re Hired’ live taping (in-person)
FOR MORE INFO/TICKETS: GO TO GBH EVENTS.
Congratulations, you’re hired! Along with your paycheck and experience, you'll be taking home some jaw-dropping work stories. Join us on set to hear tellers share stories of life in the workplace: from unforgettable internships and first jobs to extreme jobs and dream jobs, lucky breaks, and breaking the glass ceiling.
Stories from the Stage is a national media program produced by World Channel in collaboration with GBH Events and Stellar Story Company.
6:30 pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium, where food and drink are available for purchase
7:00 pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for Stories from the Stage seating
FEE: $50
Stories from the Stage ‘In an Instant’ live taping (in-person)
FOR MORE INFO/TICKETS: GO TO GBH EVENTS.
“Good things come to those who wait.” These often-told words of wisdom ignore a significant truth: our lives can change forever in an instant. Sit on the set of Stories from the Stage as you listen to stories that will dazzle you with fateful encounters, a moment that changed a life’s path, and the life-altering power of taking a chance.
Stories from the Stage is a national media program produced by World Channel in collaboration with GBH events and Stellar Story Company.
6:30 pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium, where food and drink are available for purchase
7:00 pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for Stories from the Stage seating
FEE: $50
Voices of the Innocent
FOR MORE INFO/TICKETS: NEW ENGLAND INNOCENCE PROJECT
Join the New England Innocence Project’s annual storytelling event and fundraiser, Voices of the Innocent on September 14 at City Winery Boston. Hear stories from innocent people impacted by wrongful convictions and their loved ones and learn what it takes to persevere in the fight for freedom. Stellar collaborated on the stories with the presenters in support of the important work of the New England Innocence Project.
Pitch Perfect: Free workshop on how to pitch your stories (virtual)
TO REGISTER: GO TO GBH EVENTS.
Do you have a story to tell? Stellar Story Company is always looking for new storytellers for our national media program, Stories from the Stage, produced in collaboration with WORLD Channel and GBH events. No expertise is required, only a compelling story and a desire to collaborate. Register for this free workshop to learn more about our upcoming season and what you need to know before submitting your story.
FEE: Free
Explore Storytelling with Stellar (Somerville, MA - in person)
DESCRIPTION
Are you curious about storytelling? Start your journey with us.
We tell stories every day — to family, friends, and colleagues. Sometimes we tell them to strangers on a bus, sometimes to audiences from the stage. In this fun, interactive workshop, learn the essential elements for telling a great story anywhere. Discover incredible storytellers, unpack memorable moments from your life, and connect with new neighbors.
DATE/TIME
Saturday, June 10, 2022
10:00 AM -12:00 PM (ET)
LOCATION
The Green Room (62 Bow Street, Somerville, MA 02143)
REGISTRATION FEE
FREE for everyone
Explore Storytelling with Stellar (Boston in person)
DESCRIPTION
Are you curious about storytelling? Start your journey with us.
We tell stories every day — to family, friends, and colleagues. Sometimes we tell them to strangers on a bus, sometimes to audiences from the stage. This fun, interactive workshop teaches the essential elements for telling a great story anywhere. Discover incredible storytellers, unpack memorable moments from your life, and connect with new neighbors.
DATE/TIME
Saturday, January 21, 2022
10:00 AM -12:00 PM (ET)
LOCATION
The Rozzie Square Theater, 5 Basile Street, Boston, MA, 02131
REGISTRATION FEE
Free for everyone. Registration is required.
Stories from the Stage ‘Extraordinary Women’ taping (in-person)
FOR MORE INFO/TICKETS: GO TO GBH EVENTS.
Surviving as a woman requires bravery and creativity. Women must often contend with public opinion, unrealistic beauty standards, and unjust laws. Hear storytellers share multigenerational stories of extraordinary women who survived — and thrived. Sit on set in Calderwood Studio as we film this Stories from the Stage episode.
At Stories from the Stage, ordinary people share extraordinary experiences that you will not soon forget. You’ll hear tales of love and loss, amazing adventures, incredible surprises, and unexpected triumphs. In each show, we get up close & personal with storytellers about what inspires them and the craft of storytelling.
Stories from the Stage is a national media program produced by World Channel in collaboration with GBH events and Stellar Story Company.
6:30 pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium, where food and drink are available for purchase
7:00 pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for Stories from the Stage seating
Stories from the Stage ‘Living with Cancer’
FOR MORE INFO/TICKETS: GO TO GBH EVENTS.
Cancer impacts everyone -- if not ourselves, then someone very close to us. And if you’re from a marginalized community, chances are you’ve experienced obstacles to detection, treatment…..and survival. Storytellers will share their lived experiences with healthcare disparities, illustrate the power of self-advocacy, and highlight cancer equity initiatives unlocking discoveries for all.
Stories from the Stage is a national media program produced by World Channel in collaboration with GBH events and Stellar Story Company.
6:30 pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium, where food and drink are available for purchase
7:00 pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for Stories from the Stage seating
Stories from the Stage taping & Valentine’s Day Soiree
FOR MORE INFO/TICKETS: GO TO GBH EVENTS.
Celebrate love with Stellar and GBH this Valentine’s Day! Whether you bring “the one,” a plus one, or a group, you’ll want to be at this can’t-miss event! Tickets include craft cocktails, local treats and, of course, stories inspired by love.
Arrive at 6:15 pm for a complimentary reception featuring artisan cocktails created by The Cocktail Guru, a festive photo booth by Memories in an Instant, and New England treats and sweets.
Stories from the Stage is a national media program produced by World Channel in collaboration with GBH events and Stellar Story Company.
6:30 pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium, where food and drink are available for purchase
7:00 pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for Stories from the Stage seating