

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Creating Stage-Worthy Personal Stories Workshop with Kent Whipple
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: It's time to share your unique narrative and leave a lasting impression.About this EventUnleash your inner storyteller and captivate your audience, whether it's in a professional setting, among friends and family, or on stage. Gain confidence and bring your stories to life. Share your unique narrative and make a lasting impression.Learn the power of personal storytelling and the art of vulnerability in this fun 8-week class. Develop relatable, engaging, and entertaining personal stories from your life experiences. The workshop explores the art of oral storytelling, including story creation, enhancement, and presentation. You'll learn simple, practical story guidelines and step-by-step tools to create honest and incredible stories.Kent Whipple, founder of the storytelling program at Unexpected Productions Improv School, is the instructor. He teaches intro and advanced classes, is the narrative coach for the improv ensemble, and hosts Inside Story, a storytelling show. He was also featured on the PBS show, Stories from the Stage, showcasing the power of real stories told by masterful storytellers.This workshop is suitable for novice storytellers, or to enhance the skills of a seasoned performer. Attendance at the first session is mandatory, as it sets the agenda for the entire class.Skills taught in class include successful storytelling techniques, identifying story arcs, creating story stakes, identifying story-worthy material, and gaining audience trust. The objective is to create a stage-worthy story to be presented in front of a live audience.Dates:  3/21- 5/93:00 pm – 5:00 pmNOTE: Attendance at the first session of your course is mandatory as it sets the agenda for the entire quarter. If you think you will have to miss the first class, please consider registering for the next time the class is offered.Location: Market Theatre 1428 Post Alley Seattle 98101Maximum Students: 12Cost: $285Prerequisite: NoneAges: 18+Teacher Bio:Kent is a masterful storyteller and teacher. He is the founder of the storytelling program at Unexpected Productions Improv School, Seattle, WA, where he serves as a narrative coach for the ensemble and teacher of intro and advanced storytelling classes; he has inspired countless students to find their unique voices and craft compelling stories. He is also the story coach for Ignite Seattle. Kent's achievements include winning the first Moth StorySLAM he attended, being the Moth GrandSLAM winner in March 2023, and being named Best of Bawdy Storyteller for 2019 by an audience vote and a featured teller three times on the Risk podcast. In March of 2022, he was featured on the PBS show, Stories from the Stage, which illustrates the power of real stories told by masterful storytellers and is produced by WORLD Channel in collaboration with GBH. Kent is an accomplished educator and consultant with extensive experience teaching the art of storytelling to diverse audiences, including medical school students, corporate teams, and communication professionals. With a proven track record of success, he has worked with reputable organizations such as the University of Washington Medical School, Yelp, Microsoft, and WE Communications, earning accolades for his innovative teaching methods and insightful guidance. Whether delivering workshops or one-on-one coaching, Kent is dedicated to helping individuals and businesses harness the power of storytelling to achieve their goals. As the Seattle Producer for the Story Collider, he produces four shows annually, and he has taught workshops for the World Health Organization, the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation, and the University of Idaho - Boise.Kent is a thought leader in the art of storytelling and has appeared on various podcasts Pre-Accident Investigations Podcast and KUOW.He holds a B.A. in Arts Administration from the College of Santa Fe. He has mentored with Natalie Goldberg, author of Writing Down the Bones; studied with Larry Rosen, The Moth; Kevin Allison, Risk! Podcast; Margot Leitman, author of Long Story Short: The Only Storytelling Guide You Will Ever Need; Matthews Dicks, author of Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling; and Joan Logghe – Poet Laureate of New Mexico.He is an active member of the storytelling community in the PNW and has performed at events such as The Moth, Story Collider, Fresh Ground Stories, the Intersections Festival, Bawdy Storytelling, Bad Date Storytelling, and Over the Rainbow Storytelling.https://www.facebook.com/Kentstoryteller/"Such a great telling of the story and the audience reaction was amazing."Kevin Allison, Risk! Podcast,“Kent Whipple is a treasure.” Paul Currington, Producer, Fresh Ground Stories**Cancellation policy: If you must cancel before the first class, we offer credit only towards a future class. We are unable to offer refunds. If you cancel after the first class, we will not offer credit towards a future class. Again, we are unable to offer refunds.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/seattle/creating-stage-worthy-personal-stories-workshop-with-kent-whipple/100001982230959159
- **Event Categories**: workshops, storytelling, art, literary-art, performances, festivals, health-wellness, theatre, entertainment
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 329.74, max: 329.74, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Seattle
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Unexpected Productions' Market Theater
- **lat**: 47.6086569
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- **full address**: Unexpected Productions' Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The Improv School Unexpected Productions (https://allevents.in/org/the-improv-school-unexpected-productions/22542384)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Unexpected Productions' Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 329.74 up to 329.74 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Improv School Unexpected Productions
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, storytelling, art, literary-art, performances, festivals, health-wellness, theatre, entertainment
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