Wonderlust Storyteller Application Form (April 2026)

Wonderlust Storyteller Application Form

The theme of this storytelling event is "Third Culture Kids". A third culture kid is someone who spends a significant part of their childhood living in a country different from their parents’ country of origin, and as a result develops a blended cultural identity that is not fully tied to any single place. If this sounds like you, we're excited to hear what story you want to share! Please complete the following interest form by March 29th to be considered for the Wonderlust Story Event. Six stories will be selected to be performed at this event on April 18th. All storytelelrs will be compensated $200 for participating.
Basic Information
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Email Address*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Age*

18-2425-3233-4041-5555+
Gender*
"Third Culture Kid" Identity
What do you consider to be your "home country"?*
This can be where you've lived the longest or where you were born.
What do you consider to be your parent's or family's "home country"?*
Feel free to select as many countries that are applicable.
Can you confirm whether the country you consider home is different from the country your parents or family consider home?*

YesNo
Rate your level of English written fluency.*

1 - Basic2 - Intermediate3 - Advanced4 - Fluent/Native
Participation
How did you hear about this event?*

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Click the boxes below to indicate whether you are available for the following mandatory workshops, rehearsals and performance.*

Workshop: April 4th 2-5pmWorkshop: April 11th 2-5pmTech Rehearsals: April 16th & 17th 6:30-10:30pm (one 30-minute slot on each day)Performance: April 18th 6-10pm
What are you hoping to achieve by participating in this event?*
100 word max
Your Story
Use the following prompts when thinking which story you'd like to tell:

1. Where Are You Really From?
Tell us about a moment when someone asked you where you’re from — and the answer you gave (or wish you had given).

2. The Goodbye You Still Carry
Third culture kids often become experts at leaving. Share a story about a goodbye that shaped you — one that still lives in your body.

3. The Version of Me That Lives There
Who are you in each country you’ve lived in? Tell us about a moment when you felt like a different version of yourself depending on where you were.

4. Returning “Home”
Describe a time you returned to your passport country and it didn’t feel like home — or when it suddenly did.

5. Language Between Us
Share a story about language — losing it, translating it, dreaming in it, or not having the right words at all.

6. A Ritual That Traveled With Me
What tradition, habit, food, or phrase followed you across borders? Share a story about the thing that stayed constant while everything else changed.
In 2 minutes or less, pitch us the story you would like to tell as part of this competition. *

Upload either a video or audio file, your choice!
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Wonderlust Storyteller Application Form

Basic Information

"Third Culture Kid" Identity

Participation

Your Story

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