Five Iowans will share the impact their communities have had on their lives at the next Des Moines Storytellers Project event.
“Community” takes place at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at Des Moines’ historic Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave.
In its seventh season, the Register’s Storytellers Project is dedicated to the idea that oral storytelling and journalism have the same goals: Serving and reflecting a community while fostering empathy.
Iowans will tell their stories live on stage without notes and from their hearts. They have been coached by Register journalists Paris Barraza, Alyssa Hertel, Brandon Hurley, Ronna Faaborg, Kim Norvell, Lee Rood and F. Amanda Tugade. Norvell will host the show.
Tickets cost $14 or $30 for VIP, which includes a free drink and treat, and are available to purchase through Ticketmaster or at the Hoyt Sherman Place box office.
Two other shows this year are:
- Travel — June 18
- Overcoming — Oct. 22
Meet our storytellers:
Jordan Brooks
Jordan Brooks is a creator, educator, and owner of KNWSLF (pronounced Know Self). KNWSLF stands for KNowledge, Wisdom, Self Love, and Fellowship. Jordan is a doctoral student and his art and research explore how Black parents can curate Black art within their homes to support their children’s racial/ethnic identity development.