The Art of Storytelling: Workshop with Story District
March 29 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Join the Art of Storytelling with Story District. In this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn the basics of crafting and sharing personal stories with a focus on structure, scene, stakes, and perspective. Story District’s signature fun and supportive approach is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to spark ideas, hone a story, or meet your neighbors.
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 11:30am-1:30 pm
Location: Silver Spring Black Box Theater
Address: 8641 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
This workshop is a feature of SPRUNG!, a four-day, eight show comedy festival presented by Improbable Comedy.
March 26: MOTHER of All Comedy Shows
March 27: Funnier Than Fiction with Story District)
March 28: The Originals: All Native Comedy Night
March 28: Desi Comedy Night
March 28: Law & Order Comedy
March 29: DC Science Comedy
March 29: Comedy as a Second Language
March 29: Joke Sistas
Two classes are also offered on March 29 at the Black Box Theatre:
Storytelling Workshop from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm with Story District
Stand Up Comedy Workshop from 2 – 4pm with Robert Mac
Tickets and more information are at www.improbablecomedy.com/sprung
Thank you to the sponsors of SPRUNG! 2025: All Set Restaurant, Behavior United, Carlton Creative, CMIT Solutions, DoubleTree by Hilton, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Open Rivers Consulting Associates, Silver Spring Town Center Inc., Signarama, Yvonne Lee Realtor, Urban Winery, and ZenBusiness.
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SPRUNG! is Silver Spring’s comedy festival presented by Improbable Comedy. Now in its third year, we present seven shows over four nights of comedy at the Silver Spring Black Box Theatre on March 26 – 29, 2025. With signature shows, new performances, and partner productions, SPRUNG! will bring over a thousand people together for laughs in this great Silver Spring community. Enjoy dinner before or after the show as part of our Comedy & Cocktails promotion, and see more shows for less with an All Access Pass.
About Improbable Comedy:
Founded in 2012 by social-worker-turned-comedy-producer Kim Levone, Improbable Comedy has hosted more than 150 shows in local venues around the DMV. The goal has been to transform the industry by giving the mic to hilarious comedians who have been underrepresented on stage. Since our first show at Vicino’s restaurant, we have brought big laughs to theatres, bars, swanky clubs, and people’s homes. We now have regular shows at Busboys & Poets and the Arts Barn as well as partnerships with the Montgomery Parks Department and at the Silver Spring Black Box Theatre.
Story District
For 25 years, Story District has been at the forefront of the storytelling scene, presenting captivating storytelling events and coaching thousands of individuals from novice to stage-ready performers. Our credibility is built on a foundation of consistent excellence and dedication to the craft. We’ve hosted hundreds of live performances, drawing audiences in the thousands who come to be inspired and entertained.
Our Storytelling 101 program alone has graduated thousands of alumni who leave with not only a new story but also newfound confidence, refined skills, and a network of new friends. These graduates carry with them memorable experiences that attest to the transformative power of storytelling. Trust Story District to guide you on your storytelling journey, backed by decades of experience and a proven track record of success.
**Important: Please note the venue’s covid policies.**
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