We Are Waltham: Storytelling

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Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation

Take the stage to share your own story as a presenter, or join us as an audience!

We Are WalthamThis event is FREE and open to the publicSpace is limited Proof of vaccination required; face masks required for audience members. Take the stage alongside Waltham resident and storyteller C<a href="http://www.chandreyeelahiri.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">handreyee Lahiri </a>to share your own story as a presenter, or join us as an audience member to learn about others’ journeys. “One of the best ways to promote inclusivity and understanding is to know about each other,” says Lahiri. “Knowing your neighbors: what their stories are, what their journeys are so you can start dismantling stereotypes.” This program aims to build a stronger Waltham community. For those new to storytelling, Lahiri will offer guidance in crafting your presentation prior to the event. Email Chandreyee at wearewaltham@gmail.com to pitch an idea for a story for a future show, maybe even this one in April!About the show &#x27;We are Waltham:&#x27;We are Waltham&#x27; is a storytelling show aimed at exploring the lives and experiences of residents of Waltham in order to entertain as well as help knit the community together. In keeping with the current standards of storytelling represented by popular shows like The Moth and Stories from the Stage, stories on this show will be true incidents from the lives of the tellers, told in their own authentic voices. In a world increasingly divided by ideology and suffering from Pandemic fallout, perhaps peeking into each others&#x27; realities might help us feel more like a community. The city is a unique melting pot of races, inclinations, ideologies and so rich with the histories of all these individual parts. Yet chasms exist between these sub-communities, as they must. Relating to an element of a story by someone who feels like an &#x27;other&#x27;, might help bridge this chasm if just partially. Likewise, understanding the intricacies of another culture or inclination, may make it harder to harbor hate or rage. At the very least, it promises to be entertaining.Each show will attempt to have a cast of diverse tellers from many walks of life and stories will be their own but crafted with the help of a story telling coach. Hate speech will not be tolerated but an attempt will be made to accommodate all voices and perspectives. Its origins:The show was conceived by Waltham resident Chandreyee Lahiri, a part-time writer and storyteller (<a href="http://www.chandreyeelahiri.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">chandreyeelahiri.com</a>). It is brought to you by the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation and with the support of the Waltham Cultural Council. Watch <a href="https://youtu.be/F00p-S9kefk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">this traile</a>r to get an idea of what We Are Waltham is all about!This event is supported by a grant from the Waltham Cultural Council.This program will also be livestreamed on the museum’s YouTube Channel.

<h1>Event FAQ</h1><h3>Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?</h3>The event admission is all ages.<h3>What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?</h3>There is NO Museum Visitor parking at the Francis Cabot Lowell Mill facility where we are located. We ask that you use the nearby public parking facilities.Maps and directions to both the Museum Visitor Entrance and Parking can be found here: http://bit.ly/2d1en4D https://youtu.be/La8hxqxaHjI<h3>How can I contact the organizer with any questions?</h3>Please feel free to call us at 781-893-5410. Museum staff hours vary during the week, but someone will be available to answer any calls the day of the show.<h3>Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?</h3>Yes, we do not need to verify identity upon presentation of the ticket.<h3>What about COVID precautions?</h3>Proof of vaccination and face masks required.

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