Storytelling Around Town

Where do you find your source of inspiration? Many people find it through books, movies, etc. For me, my muse most often comes through real life experiences--my own experiences as a human being in the world, and hearing others talk about their personal journeys.

For the last seven years, I have been helping produce a spoken word series that does just that... It creates a space for people to share their stories. True stories from their lives. Over time “SPARK Off Rose” has become popular through word-of-mouth. We don’t advertise and yet we sell out our black box 80-something-seat theatre nearly every month. Why? Because people are yearning to hear others’ talk about their life experiences -- and they are needing to share their own.

To hear and be heard.

If you haven’t already, come check us out sometime. I will post the upcoming show on my home page, or you can also email Spark Off Rose to be added to our mailing list.

Personal storytelling has exploded across Los Angeles, each venue with a different twist on what is essentially a re-invention of oral tradition. If you live in the area, here are some other storytelling events happening around town:


Four Stories and a Cover @ UCB Theatre

WordPlay @ The Fake Gallery

Sit ‘n Spin @ Comedy Central Stage

Tasty Words @ Every Picture Tells A Story

The Moth Story Slams

SOS ~ kg