What we’re about
Hey Storytellers & Story-listeners!
We meet monthly for an entertaining event with heart: storytelling.
It's a creative detour from the whizz and beep of our digital, urban lives. We come together as strangers, exchange stories, and somehow leave a bit more connected through our shared human experiences.
If you gotta story, we gotta stage! BUT, if you don't have a story - please come and enjoy listening.
You'll be inspired by the tales of ordinary Berliners going through extraordinary moments in their lives.
THE BEAR. true stories. told live.
Each bilingual evening consists of 8 randomly chosen stories in English and German. These amazing true personal stories are told live without notes. Each storyteller has the stage for 7 minutes of fame and glory!
Live music and lively audience interaction connects the evening led by the show host and Bear Dyane Neiman. Just for fun: Three teams of judges, choose the evening’s favorite story. Winners are invited for a Grand Slam every June.
If you would like help with getting your story ready for the stage, please contact us: hello@thebear-storytelling.de
See you with or without a story at our next THE BEAR Meet Up,
Dyane.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- If you missed our last show of true, personal storiesNeeds location
You can have a front seat to THE bEAR's true, personal stories by following our podcast TRUE STORIES BERLIN, wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. New episodes come out every two weeks.
To know a city, is to know its people.
Beautiful stories made with love from THE bEAR. - FIND. CRAFT. TELL. Your StoryZENTRUM danziger50, Berlin, BE€150.00
Hello Story Curious & Storytellers!
If you want to become more effective and more inspiring when you speak in public - take the plunge!
A 12-hour immersive day to learn how to better FIND. CRAFT. TELL. Your Stories.
At the end of the day you will have a story to tell at the next THE bEAR open stage on May 17th.
Workshop is with me - Dyane Neiman, director & founder of Berlin's popular stage for true, personal stories.
Maximum only 9 participants - workshops usually sell out.For more information:
https://www.thebear-storytelling.de/events/2024/02/10/find-craft-tell-your-story-xfalmWe'll learn a lot and have a lot of fun!
With joy,
Dyane / THE bEAR. - true stories. told live. in Berlin. -
- THE bEAR presents an Open Stage ShowZENTRUM danziger50, Berlin, BE€12.00
“an incredibly inspiring, moving, funny, delightful evening.” ― storyteller Khushi Pasquale
### JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF PREPARED, TRUE STORIES WITH LIVE MUSIC & LIVELY AUDIENCE INTERACTION
The theme of the evening is Fight or Flight - stories of survival
At the end of the evening, the audience chooses their Favorite story and this storyteller is invited to the annual Eve of the Champs in June 2024 at the historic Theater im Delphi.
If you would like feedback on your story before you hit the stage: hello@THEbEAR-storytelling.de### IF YOU’VE GOT A STORY, WE GOT A STAGE!
Storyteller Mike Trupiano on stage at THE bEAR.DATE: Friday, 17 May at 8 pm
VENUE: Theatersaal in ZENTRUM | Danziger Straße 50 | 10435 Berlin
HOST: Denise Banks
MUSIC: Alexander DorenbergTICKETS: online; suggested admission 12 € (seating limited to 75 guests only) RSVP does not guarantee you a seat. We usually sell out.
More info: www.THEbEAR-storytelling.de## Stories connect us. Because we all have stories to tell.
THE BEAR e.V.’s mission is to promote mutual understanding and connection through the practice of storytelling, and by elevating this art form on stages, pages, airwaves, and in workshops around the world.
Our vision is to create a more compassionate world, where every story matters.
These true, autobiographical stories told at THE bEAR, inspire people to change their lives, their futures, and ultimately, the world.THE BEAR presents is made possible by the generous performances of our storytellers, our team of volunteers, THE BEAR e.V. , and Moving-Speaker.com.
- THE bEAR presents an Open Stage ShowTheater im Delphi, Berlin, BE€12.00
“an incredibly inspiring, moving, funny, delightful evening.” ― storyteller Khushi Pasquale
### JOIN US AT THE HISTORIC THEATER IM DELPHI FOR OUR ANNUAL GRAND SLAM OF STORYTELLING FEATURING YOUR FAVORITE STORYTELLERS FROM THE LAST YEAR.
The date is not yet 100% confirmed. Also theme of the evening and the storytellers will be announced in May ‘24.
### IF YOU’VE GOT A STORY, WE GOT A STAGE!
Theater im Delphi view from the balcony; Photo Michael Rost
DATE: Friday, 21 June
at 7 pm
VENUE: Theater im Delphi | Gustav-Adolf-Straße 2 | 13086 Berlin (Weißensee)
HOST: TBA
MUSIC: TBA
Ticket sales begin in June.
More info: www.THEbEAR-storytelling.de## Stories connect us. Because we all have stories to tell.
THE BEAR e.V.’s mission is to promote mutual understanding and connection through the practice of storytelling, and by elevating this art form on stages, pages, airwaves, and in workshops around the world.
Our vision is to create a more compassionate world, where every story matters.
These true, autobiographical stories told at THE bEAR, inspire people to change their lives, their futures, and ultimately, the world.THE BEAR presents is made possible by the generous performances of our storytellers, our team of volunteers, THE BEAR e.V. , and Moving-Speaker.com.
