Spring 2020 Stories from the Stage Pitch

Stories from the Stage Pitches

WORLD CHANNEL produces Stories from the Stage in partnership with WGBH Events and Massmouth. Each live performance features eight tellers sharing six-minute stories. The live event is filmed and edited into two Stories from the Stage television episodes, featuring three tellers each. Thank you for sharing your stories with us.

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* 1. Please include your contact information

Name

City/Town

State/Province

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Click all the dates below for which you are available and feel you have a compelling story. You will need to be on set at WGBH studios in Boston from 4-10pm. (Depending on Covid-19 developments, these events may transition to virtual performances).

NOTE: If you have already appeared in a Stories from the Stage television episode, you may not pitch again at this time. However, if you performed at a WGBH live show but your story was not selected for TV, you are welcome to suggest new stories.

Thursday, May 14th 2020 - Challenge Accepted - virtual event

June exact date TBD) - Pride (LGBTQ Stories) - virtual event

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* 3. STORY DESCRIPTION:

Stories must be true and first-person narratives. Also, the story must be able to be told in 5-7 minutes. Write a 100-200 word description for each story you pitch. Please identify if you are pitching a story for one or multiple themes.

Each pitch should include a short summary of the story that describes the arc, relatable themes, and why it is a compelling narrative. Also, include the tone of the story (funny, sad, sarcastic, etc.).

Thank you in advance for pitching!