The Storied Self: “Pivot—stories of course correction and the unexpected directions that our lives move in.”

Moab’s live storytelling event has the theme of “pivot: stories of course correction and the unexpected directions that our lives move in.” The event is partnered with KZMU, Back of Beyond Books, and Moab Arts.

Each event is structured like this: participants will arrive at 7 p.m. and decide if they want to share a story—a live, five to eight minute story, with no notes and no props. If so, they’ll put their name in a hat. For people who don’t have a full story, but who still have something to share, they can write down a few sentences for the event host to read.

When storytelling starts, the event hosts will pull names out of the hat to determine who will tell a story. There will be an intermission as well, so anyone in the audience who feels inspired can also sign up to potentially tell a story. Audience members interested only in listening are also free to join.