Story District teaches and showcases the art of true, first-person storytelling to inspire, connect, and build a community of diverse voices within the Washington, DC region and beyond.

Read about Story District in District Fray, Washington City Paper, Metro Weekly, and DC Theatre Arts.

Our Promise

We believe storytelling deepens a sense of meaning, belonging, empathy, and connection to our common humanity.

We strive to combat bias and challenge dehumanizing beliefs and portrayals of marginalized communities through the platform of storytelling.

We are committed to sustaining a vibrant, welcoming, and creative community that is diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive

• Story District provides support to each storyteller throughout the story preparation process

• We prioritize being yourself on stage, using your natural voice, and connecting to the audience

• Our stories can be funny, serious, poignant, shocking, thought-provoking, or all of the above at once.
   

Our Impact

Story District leads the way in teaching and showcasing diverse voices through the art of storytelling

Named the "gold standard" in storytelling by the Washington Post, Story District has coached thousands of novices and first-timers to tell unforgettable stories with confidence in front of a live audience.

Our results-focused approach is highly individualized, incorporating 1:1 support and adapting to the needs of each individual, team, company, or organizations.