Show&Tell @ The Common
August 19, 2025 at 7 Stages
Doors – 6:30 PM, Stories – 7 PM
Remember the thrill of show-and-tell as a kid? We’re bringing it back—with a twist!
Grab an object that means something to you and get ready to tell us a 5-minute story. It could be your story’s star, a quirky sidekick, or just make a brief cameo—but it should hold a special place in your heart. Maybe it’s something that’s been with you forever, or maybe it’s brand new. The only rule? It matters to you.
No worries if your item is lost to time or too big to lug around (looking at you, childhood treehouse)—just bring a photo or paint us a vivid picture with your words!
Don’t have a story to share? No problem. Roll out those Kindergarten skills of curiosity and generosity and take on one of the most important roles of the evening: listener! Brush up on those listening ears—this time, you also get to judge. You (and the rest of the audience) will vote on whose story was the most compelling. The winner? They’ll walk away with bragging rights and a spot at the annual Show & Tell Showdown!
Storytellers – check out the guidelines at thecommonstage.org/st-guidelines
