When we hear each other’s stories, we grow as a community. In March 2020, nine students from Overton High School were rehearsing their live storytelling performance. Across town, seven students from Douglass High School were wrapping their original documentary. Both projects were slated to premiere as part of the inaugural StoryFest this past April, but then the pandemic hit and Story Fest was postponed.

While we may not be able to gather together in-person, we are committed to sharing and honoring the stories of these young people. Please join us on YouTube Live for an interactive virtual event where we will premiere filmed stories, hear from the students, and reflect live as a community.

Night One (Tuesday, Oct. 13 @ 7-8pm)

From Where I Stand: Lost and Found

Meet Adrian, Arionna, Maze, Monte, Klenisha, Tyler, Jazsmine, Nivea, and Sheniah and hear their stories in their own words. This filmed storytelling performance (in partnership with Overton High School) explores stories of being lost and found. What does it mean to be lost? What does it mean to lose ourselves, relationships, and ideas as we develop? What does it mean to find your passion, your friends, your sense of identity?

Night Two (Wednesday, Oct. 14 @ 7-8pm)

Listen Up!: LEGACY 2

This digital storytelling documentary (in partnership with seven student artists from The Live Seed at Douglass High School) follows the journey of Antonio, Detriunna, Dre, Kaiitea, Sincere, Charles, and Whitney as they define and shape their individual legacies.

Registration is free, and options are available for attending one or both nights of this live, virtual event.

Content Note

Please note that Virtual StoryFest features stories created and shared by the students, in their own words and voices, from their own points of view and the Orpheum embraces all stories. Some material contains mature themes.