THE IDEA
Tales and Ales was created in 2018 from a mere spark of an idea — to gather with a few friends to swap funny, inspiring, quirky or mind-changing stories. Fueled by the overwhelming generosity and just plain excitement of the DC metro community, it's quickly become a curated, reoccurring, must-attend storytelling show.
The mission is to create meaningful intersections through the power of true storytelling, with some of the region's best beer in hand. And while we're at it, we're raising money at each event for nonprofit organizations doing life-changing, story-worthy work in our community.
THE EVENTS
Story Pitch Night
7 pm Aug. 26 | Loudoun Brewing Co.
It's audition night! Come ready to share a 4-5 minute snapshot of your story with our panel of judges. (See our Tale Tips for guidance.) The top storytellers will be invited to share their full story at our Oct. 4 Tales and Ales show. Reserve your spot here.
Tales and Ales Storytelling Show
6:30 pm Saturday Oct 4 |
Crooked Run Fermentation in Sterling
7 storytellers + a dynamo emcee + a chance to raise funds for a Loudoun-based nonprofit doing storytelling work. Tickets go on sale August 1.
THE PITCH
STEP 1: Check out our Tale Tips and watch a few of our stories on the Tales and Ales YouTube channel to get the vibe.
STEP 2: Attend one of our Storytelling Workshops or Story Pitch Nights. For the Story Pitch Night, come ready to pitch a 4-minute version of your story to our judges (no audience).
STEP 3: Those chosen to perform will get 8 minutes to tell their full story as part of the cast of a future show.
STEP 4: Selected storytellers will be asked to attend at least one rehearsal.
