The Stories that Surface

Hello. This is Angela of The BCN Studio. I'm attempting to grow a monthly storytelling night at the Studio.

In the past, what I’ve loved most about storytelling nights is the simplicity and honesty of them: real people sharing real moments from their lives. There’s something incredibly validating and illuminating in hearing each other in that way.

I’m also inspired by the idea of a Stammtisch, a German practice, a regular gathering at a pub or someone's house on a particular night of the week or month, where you might not see everyone every time, but you know that whenever you show up, some familiar faces will be there. Over time, it becomes a kind of home base. I’d love for this night to grow into that: a monthly space where a sense of community naturally builds.

For the first session, I imagine something very open and accessible, pay what…