# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Bolt from the Blue: Curated Personal Story Evening
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: A Bolt From the Blue:  

Boom. 

Suddenly everything is different. 

Honest tales about a moment in life where a completely unexpected event occurred that proved to be life-changing. 

Join us as we continue our series of curated personal story evenings with a lineup of real-life stories told by real people—poignant, funny, or heartwarming tales that showcase life’s pivotal moments.

Submissions are open! All submissions should be emailed to STORY@MOPCO.ORG with the subject line 'Story Submission' by May 1st at noon. Storytellers who are cast will be informed by May 15 and scheduled for a Zoom rehearsal call. The final roster of storytellers will be made public on or around May 26.

Submission Requirements:

A short (300 words maximum) written summary of the personal story

Story should be approximately 7 - 9 minutes

A 100 word or less bio of the storyteller, for promotion if their story is chosen

A headshot (does not have to be a professional shot, but should be current and flattering)

Any social media handles

Contact information including email, phone number

All storytellers cast will receive a $30 Mopco gift card and a free drink of their choice as an honorarium.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/a-bolt-from-the-blue-curated-personal-story-evening/200029915180800
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Schenectady
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 10 North Jay Street, Schenectady, NY, United States, New York 12305
- **lat**: 42.81655
- **long**: -73.93842
- **full address**: 10 North Jay Street, Schenectady, NY, United States, New York 12305

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: A Bolt from the Blue: Curated Personal Story Evening
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b9ab3c38760ecf3eef943b1606c289dda31e72edce6feaf8fc09facda6de2462-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc1b2d48-gmir?v=1776445600

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is A Bolt from the Blue: Curated Personal Story Evening being held?
  - **A:** A Bolt from the Blue: Curated Personal Story Evening takes place on Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 10 North Jay Street, Schenectady, NY, United States, New York 12305.
- **Q**: Who is organizing A Bolt from the Blue: Curated Personal Story Evening?
  - **A:** A Bolt from the Blue: Curated Personal Story Evening is organized by The Mopco Improv Theatre.

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