A Spoonful of Sugar: An evening of curated personal stories

The Mopco Improv Theatre proudly continues its new series: Curated Personal Story Evenings—featuring real people telling real stories. Whether poignant, hilarious, bittersweet, or quietly powerful, each tale is a glimpse into a key moment in someone’s life.

This edition’s theme is “A Spoonful of Sugar”—true stories that explore the unexpected ways joy, levity, or sweetness helped us navigate tough moments or turning points. Each storyteller will share a 7–9 minute, first-person story drawn from their own life. No scripts, no notes—just raw, honest storytelling.

-Want to tell your story?

We’re currently accepting submissions! Email your story summary (300 words max), a short bio (100 words or less), a current headshot (professional not required), and your contact info to STORY@MOPCO.ORG with the subject line “Story Submission” by Monday, June 10th at noon ET.

Selected storytellers will be notified by June 14th, with a rehearsal call scheduled. The final lineup will be announced on June 16th. Honorarium for selected storytellers: A $30 Mopco gift card and a free drink of your choice!

Let’s share a night of stories that lift us up—sometimes gently, sometimes hilariously, but always with a spoonful of sweetness.