
369 Monologue and Short Play Festival part 4: Get Up STAND UP
An evening of monologues and short plays themed around resilience and empowerment—stories of inspiration, success, and survival against the odds. Expect a mix of voices from local authors and writers from around the world.
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A late-night festival of monologues and short plays themed “Get up, STAND UP!” with resilience-centered stories of inspiration, success, and survival. New work from local writers and voices from around the world in a community-minded performance setting.

A late-night festival of monologues and short plays themed “Get up, STAND UP!” with resilience-centered stories of inspiration, success, and survival. New work from local writers and voices from around the world in a community-minded performance setting.
A late-night festival of monologues and short plays themed “Get up, STAND UP!” with resilience-centered stories of inspiration, success, and survival. New work from local writers and voices from around the world in a community-minded performance setting.

Late-night festival program of short plays and punchy monologues built around a “Get Up STAND UP” theme. Expect bold solo performances and small-cast scenes geared toward reflection, activism, and audience connection.

Late-night festival program of short plays and punchy monologues built around a “Get Up STAND UP” theme. Expect bold solo performances and small-cast scenes geared toward reflection, activism, and audience connection.
Late-night festival program of short plays and punchy monologues built around a “Get Up STAND UP” theme. Expect bold solo performances and small-cast scenes geared toward reflection, activism, and audience connection.

Twelve performers share self-written monologues that illuminate neurodivergent lived experience and the perspectives of parents, friends, and caregivers. Expect a heartfelt, community-centered evening of storytelling and disability inclusion in an intimate proscenium theatre setting.

Twelve performers share self-written monologues that illuminate neurodivergent lived experience and the perspectives of parents, friends, and caregivers. Expect a heartfelt, community-centered evening of storytelling and disability inclusion in an intimate proscenium theatre setting.
Twelve performers share self-written monologues that illuminate neurodivergent lived experience and the perspectives of parents, friends, and caregivers. Expect a heartfelt, community-centered evening of storytelling and disability inclusion in an intimate proscenium theatre setting.

Five minute original slots span storytelling, poetry, music, comedy, literature, and dance in an all-arts open mic. A supportive first Sunday gathering focused on local creatives and community encouragement.

Five minute original slots span storytelling, poetry, music, comedy, literature, and dance in an all-arts open mic. A supportive first Sunday gathering focused on local creatives and community encouragement.
Five minute original slots span storytelling, poetry, music, comedy, literature, and dance in an all-arts open mic. A supportive first Sunday gathering focused on local creatives and community encouragement.

Long-form improv spins full story arcs and recurring characters from a single audience suggestion, building sharp, surprising worlds in real time. Multiple Misfit ensembles rotate styles for a fast, late-night comedy set.

Long-form improv spins full story arcs and recurring characters from a single audience suggestion, building sharp, surprising worlds in real time. Multiple Misfit ensembles rotate styles for a fast, late-night comedy set.
Long-form improv spins full story arcs and recurring characters from a single audience suggestion, building sharp, surprising worlds in real time. Multiple Misfit ensembles rotate styles for a fast, late-night comedy set.

A first Sunday, all-arts open mic with five-minute slots for original storytelling, music, poetry, literature, comedy, or dance. Expect a supportive, community-minded room for sharing new work and cheering on local creators.

A first Sunday, all-arts open mic with five-minute slots for original storytelling, music, poetry, literature, comedy, or dance. Expect a supportive, community-minded room for sharing new work and cheering on local creators.
A first Sunday, all-arts open mic with five-minute slots for original storytelling, music, poetry, literature, comedy, or dance. Expect a supportive, community-minded room for sharing new work and cheering on local creators.

Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.

Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.
Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.

A devilishly autumn themed literary night of poetry and prose with live readings and performance style storytelling. Expect spooky season vibes and intimate listening as Monday Hakala, Arielle Hebert, and Taylor Sykes take the mic late in the evening.

A devilishly autumn themed literary night of poetry and prose with live readings and performance style storytelling. Expect spooky season vibes and intimate listening as Monday Hakala, Arielle Hebert, and Taylor Sykes take the mic late in the evening.
A devilishly autumn themed literary night of poetry and prose with live readings and performance style storytelling. Expect spooky season vibes and intimate listening as Monday Hakala, Arielle Hebert, and Taylor Sykes take the mic late in the evening.

A themed stand up showcase taking aim at patriarchy with sharp satire and feminist punchlines in a lively brewery taproom. Expect an adult night out with craft pours and a queer friendly, high energy crowd.

A themed stand up showcase taking aim at patriarchy with sharp satire and feminist punchlines in a lively brewery taproom. Expect an adult night out with craft pours and a queer friendly, high energy crowd.
A themed stand up showcase taking aim at patriarchy with sharp satire and feminist punchlines in a lively brewery taproom. Expect an adult night out with craft pours and a queer friendly, high energy crowd.

Personal-journey storytelling in the Story Parlor Signature Series, curated by Chuck Fink, moves from laughter to grief with true-to-life tales and human-spirit reflections. Expect an intimate, late-night listening-room vibe and shared emotional release.

Personal-journey storytelling in the Story Parlor Signature Series, curated by Chuck Fink, moves from laughter to grief with true-to-life tales and human-spirit reflections. Expect an intimate, late-night listening-room vibe and shared emotional release.
Personal-journey storytelling in the Story Parlor Signature Series, curated by Chuck Fink, moves from laughter to grief with true-to-life tales and human-spirit reflections. Expect an intimate, late-night listening-room vibe and shared emotional release.

A script-in-hand staged reading of David Lindsay-Abaire’s razor-sharp comedy, delivering rapid-fire laughs and character-driven humor. Ideal for theater fans who love intimate, low-pressure performances and playful audience energy.

A script-in-hand staged reading of David Lindsay-Abaire’s razor-sharp comedy, delivering rapid-fire laughs and character-driven humor. Ideal for theater fans who love intimate, low-pressure performances and playful audience energy.
A script-in-hand staged reading of David Lindsay-Abaire’s razor-sharp comedy, delivering rapid-fire laughs and character-driven humor. Ideal for theater fans who love intimate, low-pressure performances and playful audience energy.

A gentle storytelling and listening ritual focused on sharing personal stories concisely and practicing attentive, empathetic listening. Builds communication skills and deeper self understanding while fostering connection and acceptance in a small group setting.

A gentle storytelling and listening ritual focused on sharing personal stories concisely and practicing attentive, empathetic listening. Builds communication skills and deeper self understanding while fostering connection and acceptance in a small group setting.
A gentle storytelling and listening ritual focused on sharing personal stories concisely and practicing attentive, empathetic listening. Builds communication skills and deeper self understanding while fostering connection and acceptance in a small group setting.

A first Sunday, all-arts open mic with five-minute original sets spanning storytelling, poetry, literature, music, comedy, and dance. Expect a supportive, community-minded room for both performers and audience encouragement at Story Parlor.

A first Sunday, all-arts open mic with five-minute original sets spanning storytelling, poetry, literature, music, comedy, and dance. Expect a supportive, community-minded room for both performers and audience encouragement at Story Parlor.
A first Sunday, all-arts open mic with five-minute original sets spanning storytelling, poetry, literature, music, comedy, and dance. Expect a supportive, community-minded room for both performers and audience encouragement at Story Parlor.

A monthly soul reset for creatives centered on reflection, sharing, and gentle prompts around living a whole creative life. Drop in for community connection, supportive conversation, and restorative morning energy.

A monthly soul reset for creatives centered on reflection, sharing, and gentle prompts around living a whole creative life. Drop in for community connection, supportive conversation, and restorative morning energy.
A monthly soul reset for creatives centered on reflection, sharing, and gentle prompts around living a whole creative life. Drop in for community connection, supportive conversation, and restorative morning energy.

A studio-style “greatest hits” presentation highlighting standout works from the Open Hearts Art Center community. Expect a casual gallery vibe focused on visual favorites, creative conversation, and browsing curated pieces.

A studio-style “greatest hits” presentation highlighting standout works from the Open Hearts Art Center community. Expect a casual gallery vibe focused on visual favorites, creative conversation, and browsing curated pieces.
A studio-style “greatest hits” presentation highlighting standout works from the Open Hearts Art Center community. Expect a casual gallery vibe focused on visual favorites, creative conversation, and browsing curated pieces.

An intimate late-night storytelling salon where local tellers share perspective-shifting personal journeys and lessons learned. Expect laughter and grief in equal measure, with true-to-life narratives centered on cultural awareness and shared humanity.

An intimate late-night storytelling salon where local tellers share perspective-shifting personal journeys and lessons learned. Expect laughter and grief in equal measure, with true-to-life narratives centered on cultural awareness and shared humanity.
An intimate late-night storytelling salon where local tellers share perspective-shifting personal journeys and lessons learned. Expect laughter and grief in equal measure, with true-to-life narratives centered on cultural awareness and shared humanity.

A late-night mentalism performance blends playful comedy with uncanny mind-reading feats and audience participation. Expect interactive predictions, psychological illusions, and a cabaret-style vibe in an intimate parlor setting.

A late-night mentalism performance blends playful comedy with uncanny mind-reading feats and audience participation. Expect interactive predictions, psychological illusions, and a cabaret-style vibe in an intimate parlor setting.
A late-night mentalism performance blends playful comedy with uncanny mind-reading feats and audience participation. Expect interactive predictions, psychological illusions, and a cabaret-style vibe in an intimate parlor setting.

Guided storytelling practice builds concise personal narrative skills alongside deep, empathetic listening in an accepting circle. A reflective, connection focused workshop designed to strengthen communication and community understanding in everyday life.

Guided storytelling practice builds concise personal narrative skills alongside deep, empathetic listening in an accepting circle. A reflective, connection focused workshop designed to strengthen communication and community understanding in everyday life.
Guided storytelling practice builds concise personal narrative skills alongside deep, empathetic listening in an accepting circle. A reflective, connection focused workshop designed to strengthen communication and community understanding in everyday life.

A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.

A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.
A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.

Fast paced improv comedy driven by audience suggestions, with rapid fire scenes, songs, and game style bits. The night crescendos into a fully improvised musical with on the spot characters, plot twists, and big laughs.

Fast paced improv comedy driven by audience suggestions, with rapid fire scenes, songs, and game style bits. The night crescendos into a fully improvised musical with on the spot characters, plot twists, and big laughs.
Fast paced improv comedy driven by audience suggestions, with rapid fire scenes, songs, and game style bits. The night crescendos into a fully improvised musical with on the spot characters, plot twists, and big laughs.