Pitch a Story for the Story District Stage (updated August 2025)

PITCH A STORY

for the Story District stage
We have an exciting season of storytelling shows and we want you to be part of it. Casting is officially open for all upcoming shows and we'd love to hear your ideas.

Being part of a Story District show is a rewarding experience. You're part of an incredible group of people, working together to put on an unforgettable show. Through in-person rehearsals and online coaching, each story finds its shape and shine for the spotlight. Submit a pitch using this form.

Not quite ready? No problem.

Attend a Story Swap in person or online (free) - Unplug and hang out with us IRL to share stories, get feedback, and connect with other storytellers. Whether you're working on a pitch for a show or just want to swap stories and get inspired, this is a fun, low-pressure space to develop your ideas and get support from the community. Registration Required.

When to pitch
- We are casting now for all eight shows on a rolling basis
- We aim to finish casting for October and November by August 31, 2025;
- for January and February shows by September 30, 2025; and
- for March through June, October 30, 2025
Review this page for information about what we are looking in a pitch and what to expert.
Your Pitch
Select the show you are pitching from this drop down menu. Some shows are scheduled while others will be confirmed later. *
If you chose "other", please indicate 1-3 themes that relate to your story pitch
To be considered, we must hear a recording of your story idea. Use a Chrome browser to use the button below.

Keep your pitch to five minutes. Understand that we may not listen beyond five miunutes, so put your best foot forward early. Don't start with long explanations, just dive right into your story idea.

Be sure your pitch is a story, not a speech, or an observation, or opinion. A story is rooted in space and time. It must be a series of unfolding events and actual lived moments that you recreate for us to experience in "real time".

Please please please watch a story on our YouTube channel, listen to our podcast, or attend a live show before pitching a story.

You may also want to consider taking a class. Find out more.
If you are unable to record directly using the button above, please share a link to recording on the cloud --> Make sure that access is permitted to "anyone with the link". Use google, icloud, dropbox, or other platform of you choice so long as we are able to access it with one click. *
Basic Information
In 50 words or less, share the gist of your story idea*

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Please let us know if you'll need any accommodations for the rehearsal and show:

ASL InterpreterWheelchair AccessNon-English language interpretationOther
If "Other" please explain:
Details on how you heard about this opportunity are highly appreciated*
How did you hear about this opportunity (click all that apply)*

I'm on the Story District mailing listI took a Story District classI follow Story District on InstagramI follow Story District on FacebookI saw an ad on social mediaI went to a Story District showI went to a Storytelling 101 student showcaseI heard about it at another eventI heard from a friendI heard about on eventbriteI heard about it on another event calendar or profile I follow.
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PITCH A STORY

Your Pitch

Basic Information