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Signature Event Day — Story Stage Signature Event Day
Your space.
Their stories.
Live on stage.A full-day, fully facilitated experience — custom-built around your exhibition, mission, or curriculum — where participants create, collaborate, and perform. Every kind of learner. Every kind of story.
Submitted story
"Unfortunately, everyone thinks of me as an athlete — but I really want to audition for the play."
IdentitySubmitted story
"Unfortunately, I can't go because mom says I have to babysit my sister. Fortunately…"
Family✦ Performed liveOn stage today
"This is the story of someone who really wanted to escape — and what happened next surprised everyone."
SelectedWhat if a field trip could end with a standing ovation — and every kid left more confident talking to the world around them?
What you get
Not a workshop.
An experience.Story Stage designs every element — prompts, activities, and performances — around your content. We bring the framework, the facilitation, and the energy. You bring the space.
01
Custom-to-you programming
Every prompt and activity is built around your exhibition, collection, or curriculum. We work with your team to translate your themes into storytelling that truly resonates.
02
Multiple stations. All day. No bottlenecks.
Simultaneous engagement stations run throughout the day — so large groups move through with ease, and every kind of participant finds their place.
03
Their work becomes the show
Stories created by participants go into a Performance Box. Our actors pull them at random and perform them live — often with the original author invited on stage. That moment is unforgettable.
We amplify what you already do
Good programs get even better.
"We want school groups to do more than move through the galleries."
We build deep engagement into your content. Themes, prompts, and activities are drawn directly from your exhibition — so Story Stage feels like a natural extension of what your educators already do brilliantly.
"We want participants to remember this experience long after they leave."
Everyone creates something. The feedback loop — write a story, see it performed — is deeply motivating. Participants don't just observe your space; they become part of its story.
"Teachers need programming that connects to actual standards."
We understand how engagement works. Our activities target narrative structure, emotional vocabulary, and oral expression — all ELA and SEL aligned. Founded by educators, backed by Mind, Brain & Education research.
"We need enrichment that works for a wide range of learners."
Multiple entry points. One experience. Create, collaborate, perform, or watch — every participant has a meaningful role. No one is on the sidelines.
"Kids today struggle to hold a real conversation. We want to actually help."
That's exactly what we do. Every Story Stage experience builds the real-world communication skills that kids — and the adults who care about them — are asking for most.
The day, step by step
How a Signature Event Day works
1Before your event
We design around you
Story Stage collaborates with your team to build custom prompts, story starters, and themes drawn directly from your content and goals — so everything feels native to your space.
2Morning: Create
Simultaneous stations invite participants to write, draw, and collaborate. Stories go into the Performance Box. Energy builds all morning.
3Afternoon: Perform
Stories are pulled from the box and brought to life by Story Stage actors — sometimes with the original creator invited up to join them on stage.
4Everyone leaves a storyteller
Stories are returned to their creators. Every participant leaves with something they made — and something they'll remember.
Three ways to work together
Choose your level of involvement.
01
DIY Kit
Templates, worksheet editors, and instructional videos — everything your team needs to run a Signature Event Day independently, at a fraction of the full-service cost.
Best for: teams with strong facilitation capacity
02
Train Your Team
We visit once to train your staff and hand off the full system. You run future events on your own — with Story Stage expertise built in from the start.
Best for: organizations planning recurring events
03
Full Turnkey ★
We design everything around your content, bring our teachers and actors, and run the entire day. You show up and watch your audience light up.
Best for: high-profile events and first-time partners
Who it's for
Every kid has a story worth performing.
If you work with young people and want to add a layer of creativity, voice, and genuine expression to what you already offer — a Story Stage Signature Event Day was made for you.
- Art, history & natural history museums
- Zoos & nature centers
- Science museums & discovery centers
- Public libraries
- Middle & high schools and districts
- Community arts organizations
Grounded in how kids learn
Founded by an educator with an M.Ed. in Mind, Brain & Education and a specialist in language development — with 25+ years working with young people in schools, clinics, and community spaces.
Proven in the field
Delivered at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, private schools, and professional associations across the country.
Fully facilitated, all day
Story Stage teachers and actors run every station. Your staff are partners in the experience — we bring everything we need.
Every kind of learner
Multiple engagement modes ensure every participant — writer, artist, performer, or observer — has a meaningful place in the day.
Get in touch
Let's bring Story Stage to your space
Tell us about your organization, your audience, and what you're hoping to create together. We'll be in touch within 2 business days.
Based in Fort Worth, TX — available nationwideMessage received!
Thanks for reaching out. We'll be in touch within 2 business days to start the conversation.
Story Stage
Ready to bring storytelling
to your space?Tell us about your venue, your upcoming events, and your audience — and we'll show you what a day could look like.
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Shop All
Signature Event Day — Story Stage Signature Event Day
Your space.
Their stories.
Live on stage.A full-day, fully facilitated experience — custom-built around your exhibition, mission, or curriculum — where participants create, collaborate, and perform. Every kind of learner. Every kind of story.
Submitted story
"Unfortunately, everyone thinks of me as an athlete — but I really want to audition for the play."
IdentitySubmitted story
"Unfortunately, I can't go because mom says I have to babysit my sister. Fortunately…"
Family✦ Performed liveOn stage today
"This is the story of someone who really wanted to escape — and what happened next surprised everyone."
SelectedWhat if a field trip could end with a standing ovation — and every kid left more confident talking to the world around them?
What you get
Not a workshop.
An experience.Story Stage designs every element — prompts, activities, and performances — around your content. We bring the framework, the facilitation, and the energy. You bring the space.
01
Custom-to-you programming
Every prompt and activity is built around your exhibition, collection, or curriculum. We work with your team to translate your themes into storytelling that truly resonates.
02
Multiple stations. All day. No bottlenecks.
Simultaneous engagement stations run throughout the day — so large groups move through with ease, and every kind of participant finds their place.
03
Their work becomes the show
Stories created by participants go into a Performance Box. Our actors pull them at random and perform them live — often with the original author invited on stage. That moment is unforgettable.
We amplify what you already do
Good programs get even better.
"We want school groups to do more than move through the galleries."
We build deep engagement into your content. Themes, prompts, and activities are drawn directly from your exhibition — so Story Stage feels like a natural extension of what your educators already do brilliantly.
"We want participants to remember this experience long after they leave."
Everyone creates something. The feedback loop — write a story, see it performed — is deeply motivating. Participants don't just observe your space; they become part of its story.
"Teachers need programming that connects to actual standards."
We understand how engagement works. Our activities target narrative structure, emotional vocabulary, and oral expression — all ELA and SEL aligned. Founded by educators, backed by Mind, Brain & Education research.
"We need enrichment that works for a wide range of learners."
Multiple entry points. One experience. Create, collaborate, perform, or watch — every participant has a meaningful role. No one is on the sidelines.
"Kids today struggle to hold a real conversation. We want to actually help."
That's exactly what we do. Every Story Stage experience builds the real-world communication skills that kids — and the adults who care about them — are asking for most.
The day, step by step
How a Signature Event Day works
1Before your event
We design around you
Story Stage collaborates with your team to build custom prompts, story starters, and themes drawn directly from your content and goals — so everything feels native to your space.
2Morning: Create
Simultaneous stations invite participants to write, draw, and collaborate. Stories go into the Performance Box. Energy builds all morning.
3Afternoon: Perform
Stories are pulled from the box and brought to life by Story Stage actors — sometimes with the original creator invited up to join them on stage.
4Everyone leaves a storyteller
Stories are returned to their creators. Every participant leaves with something they made — and something they'll remember.
Three ways to work together
Choose your level of involvement.
01
DIY Kit
Templates, worksheet editors, and instructional videos — everything your team needs to run a Signature Event Day independently, at a fraction of the full-service cost.
Best for: teams with strong facilitation capacity
02
Train Your Team
We visit once to train your staff and hand off the full system. You run future events on your own — with Story Stage expertise built in from the start.
Best for: organizations planning recurring events
03
Full Turnkey ★
We design everything around your content, bring our teachers and actors, and run the entire day. You show up and watch your audience light up.
Best for: high-profile events and first-time partners
Who it's for
Every kid has a story worth performing.
If you work with young people and want to add a layer of creativity, voice, and genuine expression to what you already offer — a Story Stage Signature Event Day was made for you.
- Art, history & natural history museums
- Zoos & nature centers
- Science museums & discovery centers
- Public libraries
- Middle & high schools and districts
- Community arts organizations
Grounded in how kids learn
Founded by an educator with an M.Ed. in Mind, Brain & Education and a specialist in language development — with 25+ years working with young people in schools, clinics, and community spaces.
Proven in the field
Delivered at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, private schools, and professional associations across the country.
Fully facilitated, all day
Story Stage teachers and actors run every station. Your staff are partners in the experience — we bring everything we need.
Every kind of learner
Multiple engagement modes ensure every participant — writer, artist, performer, or observer — has a meaningful place in the day.
Get in touch
Let's bring Story Stage to your space
Tell us about your organization, your audience, and what you're hoping to create together. We'll be in touch within 2 business days.
Based in Fort Worth, TX — available nationwideMessage received!
Thanks for reaching out. We'll be in touch within 2 business days to start the conversation.
Story Stage
Ready to bring storytelling
to your space?Tell us about your venue, your upcoming events, and your audience — and we'll show you what a day could look like.
- Hire Us To Speak
- Press
- Blog
- Login