Call for Stories, Volunteers, & Sponsors: Help Us Reach Our 15th Season!
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Our 15th Anniversary Season is Coming!
2026 marks our incredible 15th Anniversary! We are excited to bring you another full season of local, live, true personal storytelling, creating essential connection and compassion right here in Missoula. This major milestone is only possible because of the amazing community that supports us. We need you to join us in making the next 15 years even better!
This season, we need your help in every way: We need storytellers! We need volunteers! We need Board members! We need donors! We need sponsors! Join us!
Our first Tell Us Something event was December 15, 2011, at The Missoula Art Museum. There were 6 storytellers sharing their true personal story on the theme “Dear Diary”. You can listen to those stories here!
NEW! Monthly Storytelling Workshop Intensives!
As we enter into our 15th year, we are excited to begin offering monthly storytelling workshops at the home of Executive Director Marc Moss. Story Hearth workshops will last ~3 hours and include an informal dinner, storytelling discussions, storytelling strategies, story extraction exercises and active listening activities used in order to develop one’s story.
Story Hearth workshops, valued at $250/person, will be offered on a donation basis and will be limited to six people per workshop. Pay what you can! Can’t afford to pay? No problem! $25? That’s great. More? Even better. I’d like to at least be able to cover food costs. These workshops will be on a first come first served basis. Workshops are in-person and limited to 6 people per month.
The first workshop will be January 4th.
[UPDATE] The first workshop is filled! Please subscribe to the newsletter to be informed about the February workshop!
Step Up to the Mic: Call for Storytellers
Do you have a true story about an undeniable truth, a sudden realization, or a core belief that just is?
We’re seeking personal, true stories for our next event on the theme “Self-Evident.”
Pitch your story and receive free coaching! We provide coaching and support every step of the way. All selected storytellers are paid for sharing their stories.
Call to pitch: 406-203-4683 | our Deaf friends can pitch by email: info@tellussomething.org
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Deadline: January 3, 2026
We can’t wait to hear your truth!
Become a Story Supporter: Volunteer Opportunities
Lend us your energy and passion! Our events thrive on volunteer power, and we have several ways you can pitch in. Learn about those and sign up to volunteer here.
Volunteering is a great way to meet our team and get an insider’s look at what makes Tell Us Something shine! (And all volunteers get a free ticket to the event!)
Volunteer HereSponsor Spotlight: We Need Your Partnership!
Support from our local businesses and community partners is absolutely essential to our survival. When we don’t secure sponsors, Tell Us Something must shoulder the significant production and operational costs that partnerships would otherwise cover.
Did you know that renting the venue for a single event costs over $4,000?
By becoming a sponsor today, your contribution directly ensures we can afford the venue, the equipment, and the coaching necessary to keep high-quality storytelling accessible to the Missoula community. Please reach out to Marc Moss to discuss partnership levels!
Get Your Tickets Now!
Experience the powerful truth of personal stories at our next event. The theme is “Self-Evident”!
Join us on January 20 for a night of live, local storytelling exploring undeniable truths, sudden realizations, and core beliefs that shape our lives.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening. Seats sell out fast!
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Theme: Self-Evident
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Date: January 20
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Location: The George and Jane Dennison Theatre
Grab Your Tell Us Something Merch!
Show your love for local, true stories! Our official Tell Us Something merchandise includes handy tote bags, double walled pint cups, and bandanas celebrating community. Tell Us Something merch makes a perfect holiday gift and directly supports our mission. Check out our online store to grab your gear and wear your storytelling pride!
Serve Our Community!
Are you a passionate leader with Board experience? Tell Us Something is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors and guide our mission of local, live, true storytelling.
Help us ensure another 15 years of connection and compassion in Missoula!
We need your expertise in governance and strategy.
Support Our Mission
Every donation, no matter the size, helps us achieve our vital mission to connect the community through the transformative power of personal storytelling.
Your generosity this year directly funds our live event programming budget deficit that resulted from not having enough sponsors to cover expenses in 2025.
Please consider making a tax-deductible gift today and help us continue this critical work! 
Alumni Spotlight: Celebrating Success
Shobha Rao, who shared a powerful story with us back in 2016, has released her compelling new novel, Indian Country! Get it at Fact&Fiction Books!
Listen to Shobha’s Tell Us Something story here.
Barron Peper, another beloved alumnus, has recently given a fantastic TEDx talk that speaks right to the core of connection, compassion, and deep listening that Tell Us Something fosters.
Designing Spaces that Bring People Together” here.
Watch Barron’s Tell Us Something story here.
Remember! If you’ve been thinking about sharing your true story, now is the time to reach out. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Thank you for being part of the Tell Us Something storytelling family. We look forward to continuing our journey together in 2026 and beyond.
