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We want to feature your short personal true story on our stage and in our podcast. The maximum length of 650 words translates to a five-minute spoken word piece. In 650 or fewer words, these narratives are powerful stories about meaningful life experiences, big or small. They can express our fears, hopes, and joys and can help us make sense of the world and our place in it. The pieces can be original, or can be excerpted or adapted from your own earlier work. Submissions are evaluated by an editorial committee of professional writer/editors for presentation on stage, in podcasts, broadcasts, YouTube, and in printed anthologies. The work remains yours to publish again elsewhere if you choose.
TOPIC: The Dance • Tell the true story of a single, unforgettable dance. Was it the awkward horror of middle school gym class, a formal ritual, a midnight kitchen dance party, or a night on a crowded floor where time stood still?
Whether you were a trained dancer, a square dancer, a secret moonwalker, or a wallflower clinging to the edge of the room—put us in the scene with you. Tell us in 650 words the story of a time you found your rhythm or footing (or completely lost it). Bring the moment alive and show us how a fleeting song became bound up with a vital truth about your life. DEADLINE: April 1, 2027 / September 2027 show date and venue TBD