About us
7 Stories is an evening of storytelling that takes place the 4th Friday of every month at Highline Heritage Museum. It’s a night of community building: a time and place where people mingle and listen to real stories. In an era of detachment, sharing stories in person unifies and connects us. People participate by telling and/or listening. It’s all good.
How it works: 7 Stories features seven-minute, personal stories from seven people. Stories are told, not read. Just as you tell the story to a friend…you share your story at 7 Stories. It is an event for sharing true, personal stories on stage without notes. Each month there is a different theme and the stories should in some way reflect that theme. Broad, creative interpretation of the month’s theme is fine. Past themes have included: Road Trip; Karma; On the Job; In the Dark; Lost and Found; White Lies; If Only I'd Listened…etc.
7 Stories is held at Highline Heritage Museum in Burien, WA from 7 - 8:30 pm on the fourth Friday of every month. There is no admission charge but donations to the museum are accepted.
REGISTER TO TELL YOUR STORY ON OUR WEBSITE.
If you’re registered to tell your story, remember to practice your story out loud on as many people as possible and time yourself when you’re doing it. All stories have to be under 7 minutes. Stories can be as short as you want but not over 7 minutes. Stories have to be clean in both language and content. Send us an email if you have any questions. Stories are told, never read.
Read the 7 Stories Rules & Guidelines on our website.
Upcoming events
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7 Stories: Blind Date/Love is Blind (suggested theme)
Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, USSome ideas to get you started on your story (suggested theme “Blind Date/Love is Blind”):
Blind dates aren’t always successful or enjoyable, but they show you’re willing to take a chance on finding companionship or love. Today with online dating, there’s a photo of potential mates, so does that still count as a blind date if you already have a visual? Way back before computers, I was fixed up with someone I talked with on the phone for a week before we met, and I wondered how his appearance would influence the fact that I already really liked him. Would I be shallow if I didn’t like his looks? Would I be passing on a great relationship if I rejected him based on his appearance?
As it happens, I did like his looks, so I wasn’t put to the test, but that brings me to the other theme – is love blind? Does it allow you to overlook physical or personality traits that aren’t appealing? If friends or loved ones have a very different take on your beloved, do you listen?
We look forward to your stories about dating and love this month of February which, not coincidentally, is when we celebrate Valentine’s Day. Word to the wise: if someone you care about has been pining for a heart-shaped box of candy on Valentine’s Day since childhood, get it!
We want to hear your stories! We welcome experienced storytellers and first timers. You will NEVER find a more appreciative, welcoming audience -- we promise you!
Sign up to tell your story
email usRules & Guidelines for storytelling:
- Stories must be true.
Stories must take 7 minutes or less to tell.
Stories must be TOLD, not READ.
If you want help with your story, send us an email. We recommend you start recording yourself and practicing with a friend.
See you there!
6 attendees- Stories must be true.
Past events
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