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Untold Stories & Podcast

Apply To Tell Your Story!

We're excited to announce the much-anticipated return of Untold Stories, the oral storytelling series presented by the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville. As we gear up for our fourth season, we invite you to step onto the stage and share your unique narrative with a live and engaged audience.

Here are the key details you need to know:

Where: Historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville. How: Share your unique original story (10 to 12 Minutes long) with a live audience. Submission: Send a video (max 2 minutes) detailing your story's essence, connection to Jacksonville, and passion for sharing it. Process: Begin by stating your name (spelled out) and provide your phone number. Email: Send your video to a dmin@floridatheatre.com. Confirmation: You'll receive an acknowledgment receipt upon submission.

Performance Dates and Themes:

Thursday, November 7, 2024: WAVE
Thursday, February 27, 2025: CLOUD
Thursday, May 29, 2025: TRAIL
Thursday, July 31, 2025: ROOT

Requirements: Stories must be based on your lived experience. We're seeking storytellers who have experience and are comfortable in front of an audience.

Coaching: If selected, you'll engage in 4-6 in-person/Zoom coaching sessions with the Artistic Director.

Workshop: Participate in a story-shaping workshop with fellow cast members before the event.

Rehearsals: Final rehearsal the Sunday before the show, and a technical rehearsal and sound check on show day.

Promotion: Provide a headshot and bio for promotional purposes, and help promote the event on your social media and contacts.

Compensation: Performers will receive a $100 honorarium, two complimentary tickets, and hours of training to elevate their skills.

Note: Currently, we won't be accepting written descriptions, lengthy stories, or scripts. Please keep your video under 2 minutes.

If you're ready to share your story and be a part of this incredible journey, let's create magic together at Untold Stories! Your voice and tale deserve to be heard.

UNTOLD STORIES, now entering its 4th season, stands as a remarkable initiative brought to you by the nonprofit Florida Theatre. Our mission is to honor the timeless tradition of oral storytelling in a contemporary setting.

After three successful seasons, each quarterly story evening unfolds with its own thematic arc. The stage comes alive with personal and transformative tales from a diverse tapestry of voices, including natives and residents alike, all intimately connected to the culture of Northeast Florida. From artists and tech enthusiasts to entrepreneurs, educators, and medical professionals, each storyteller unveils memories intricately interwoven and shaped by our unique environment. Each evening features a curated musical journey by a guest artist, creating a dynamic and immersive experience for our audience.

The Artistic Director and host of “Untold Stories”, Barbara Colaciello of BABS’LAB, curates the evenings not merely as a collection of individual stories but rather as a cohesive whole, akin to a series of mini-plays taking the audience on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, from laughter to tears, from introspection to inspiration. Join us as we continue to celebrate the power of narrative and the vibrant cultural mosaic that defines Northeast Florida - its people, its landscapes, and its history - one story at a time.