Explore the lives and experiences of residents of Waltham, MA through true stories told in the first person.
In a world increasingly fractured by ideology and suffering from Pandemic fallout, peeking into each other's realities might help address isolation and division.
Building community, one story at a time.
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Generative workshop
instead of the big show
May 2nd, Fri
6:30 - 9 pm, Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation,
154 Moody Street, Waltham
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When enough responses are in, a ticketing link will be emailed to pay & confirm your spot.
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If price is an obstacle, please email wearewaltham@gmail.com. There are a few free tickets for those experiencing economic hardship.
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Next Big WaW show is in the Fall: Fri, Oct 10th
About this event
The usual Big WaW show (6 tellers, 90 audience members) will be replaced this spring with a workshop where Waltham community members can prepare to cross-over from viewer seats to the stage. Assembled in a small group, they will learn how to find and craft effective, meaningful stories from their life experiences. Note: No room for fiction, poetry, hate, violence or politics.
The workshop will be run by show creator and storyteller Chandreyee Lahiri but attendees will also work on their own story ideas in smaller groups led by coaches who are skilled tellers and alumni of the WaW show. It's a chance to build skills in communication and public-speaking as well as crafting story pitches for WaW and other storytelling shows.
✔️20-25 attendees total. A smaller group for more attention.
✔️2 coaching experiences for each person.
✔️A chance (random draw) to share your story with the whole group at the end.
✔️Connecting with the storyteller community.
✔️Light refreshments provided.
Wee-WaW
A smaller WaW show
May 22, Wed
7 - 9 pm, Common Good Cafe,
419 Moody Street, Waltham
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The next Wee-WaW is in the Fall - Wed, Oct 27th
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Tickets will go on sale closer to the date
About this event
Common Good Co. is joining forces again with We Are Waltham (aka WaW) for a mini-show or a Wee-WaW for the second time this year. Come hear real life stories from people in our neighborhood!
✔️4 featured tellers (alumni of the show or future tellers) share 6(ish) minute true stories from their lives.
✔️Local musicians fill short breaks with live music.
✔️Audience members share their own true story! Write it that night or submit now from here. The host may invite you to read it at the mic.
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