What we’re about
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.
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See all- 7 Stories: Too Close (suggested theme)Highline Heritage Museum, Burien, WA
Some ideas to get you started on your story (theme “Too Close”):
Many years ago as a mother of two I was having coffee w/ my friend who happened to be a psychologist. After I shared what was new w/ me and my family etc. she began giving me the news of her life...in what sounded like a whole litany of complaints with the underlying refrain of "oh poor me..." I listened compassionately and only later when I thought about our conversation I wondered "wait a minute...was she showing me how I sounded????" and I had to think maybe so. Yikes! I do NOT want to present myself quite like that! It felt waaaay "too close" for me, but I appreciated it. I've tried to avoid sounding too self absorbed and self pitying ever since ...(probably not always successful)....
Being close to people is a good thing, right? It depends on the circumstances. After a disaster a family was invited to stay with relatives. A nice idea which can turn into ... chaos, family drama, alienation?
How about the woman who gives up her home and friends to move across the country to be near her kids? All are thrilled with the situation but end up finding out it’s way too close for everyone involved.Or the cute apartment we get that ends up being on a new bus route with noisy buses going by every 10 minutes. Way too close!!
Then there’s the close call with the traffic accident that is narrowly avoided or the injury that is just centimeters from a major artery or the child who is almost hit when running out into the street after a ball.
These are just a few examples that illustrate the theme for September, but we’re sure there are many more and look forward to your storiesWe 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!
- Stories must be true.
