[Capdist-auditions] Call for storytellers

[Mopco Improv Theatre]

For Immediate Release 
Contact Michael Burns
michaelburns at mopco.org <mailto:michaelburns at mopco.org>
(518)248-7430


Call for Storytellers: 
Mopco Improv Theatre Launches 
Curated Personal Story Evening
Submission Deadline Dec. 22, Show January 17


The Mopco Improv Theatre is launching a series of curated, themed personal story evenings, to be presented every other month on the third Friday at 8 PM. The first story evening theme is A Fork In The Road. 

Stories should run from 7-9 minutes, and must be about actual events in the life of the storyteller. Interested storytellers should submit a short (300 words maximum) written summary of their personal story.  Accompanying the story summary should be a 100 word or less bio of the storyteller, to be used for promotion if their story is chosen, as well as a headshot (does not have to be a professional shot, but should be current and flattering.) Also, contact information including email and phone number. 

Although many associate The Mopco with comedy, stories need not be funny. Kat Koppett, Mopco co-director, says “A good personal story for this evening will be an honest tale about a key moment in the life of the storyteller where they faced a critical choice about their future. The real life drama of learning and growth may be funny, tragic, or heartwarming–the key word is ‘real.’” 

Submissions should be emailed to STORY at MOPCO.ORG <mailto:STORY at MOPCO.ORG> with the subject line Story Submission by Dec 22 at noon. Storytellers who are cast (or perhaps chosen to move on to a phone telling of their story) will be informed within two days of their submission. The final roster of storytellers will be made public on January 3. 

All storytellers cast will receive a $30 Mopco gift card and a free drink of their choice as an honorarium.


Michael Burns
Artistic Director
The Mopco Improv Theatre 
(518)248-7430




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