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Identity StoriesJoin us for an evening of live storytelling by the Susquehanna Valley community including Bucknell students, faculty, and staff on the topic of identity. Hosted by Monica Prince. Stories may include themes of racial identity, gender identity, sex & sexuality, cultural heritage, class, belonging, and more.
At the end of the night, the audience will vote on its favorite story, and the winner will get $100 in prizes from regional businesses. If you’re interested in telling your story, please fill out the interest form below by October 31. Coaching and group practice sessions are available to those interested in telling a story. Entry is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided & masks are required when not actively eating and drinking. This event is being held in conjunction with the Samek Art Museum's Vaughn Spann: Lineage exhibition. Storytellers will share their stories against the backdrop of Spann's large-scale abstract paintings. This event was made possible by the Samek Art Museum at Bucknell University. |
Storyteller Prompts
The theme of identity is broad. Each of us might be able to talk for hours about who we are, where we come from, and how we became aware of our identity.
Stories that work well in front of an audience involve one pivotal moment — big or small — when our lives changed. Some examples are:
Stories that work well in front of an audience involve one pivotal moment — big or small — when our lives changed. Some examples are:
- A moment of insight. When in your life did you become aware of an aspect of your identity?
- A story of acceptance. Talk about a moment when you accepted yourself for who you are...or someone else accepted you.
- A moment of difficulty when your identity was used against you.
- A time you celebrated your identity...or someone else celebrated you.
- A story of change. Talk about a moment when you noticed your identity was changing.
