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True stories
told live in Baltimore.

Everyone has a story.
What's yours?

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Open for Business: Stories about the human moments inside the daily grind

Join The Stoop, in partnership with Lexington Market, for an evening of true stories and music celebrating the people who make Baltimore’s businesses, neighborhoods, and

Stoop Storytelling Live at MICA’s Bicentennial Weekend

Celebrating Creative Impact: Stories in Honor of MICA’s Bicentennial Join The Stoop at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) on Sunday, October 11, as

Hellraisers: Stories about rebels, rabble-rousers, and the moments we decided to stop playing nice

Join us for a night of stories about rebels, rabble-rousers, and the moments we decided to stop playing nice. Our first-ever show at the Historic

Ghosts of Christmases (and Other Winter Holidays) Past: The Stoop’s Annual Holiday Show at The Senator

Join The Stoop Storytelling Series for an evening of hilarious, heartfelt, and unforgettable stories about the most complicated time of the year.  Come celebrate the

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What is The Stoop?

The Stoop Storytelling Series is a Baltimore-based organization that empowers individuals and builds community through the sharing of personal stories. Our live shows and podcast feature everyday people telling the extraordinary true tales of their lives, and our workshops offer skills and support for everyone to share their tales.

Who Are We?

Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin created The Stoop Storytelling Series in 2006. Since then, it has become a beloved Baltimore institution. Nearly 4,000 people have participated in The Stoop.

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