<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"></div><hr><p></p><h2><span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"></span>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</h2><p></p><p><b><span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"></span>Tell Us Something Calls for Storytellers to "Walk on the Wild Side"</b></p><p><b>MISSOULA, MT \u2013 July 20, 2025</b> \u2013 Tell Us Something, the popular Missoula-based storytelling organization, is thrilled to announce its call for storytellers for an upcoming live event centered around the captivating theme: <b>"Walk on the Wild Side."</b> We're looking for true stories, told live on stage, that explore adventures, risks, unexpected journeys, <span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">excursions in nature </span>or moments when you truly embraced your untamed spirit.</p><p>Do you have a personal tale that embodies a walk on the wild side? We want to hear it! Tell Us Something is seeking diverse voices and compelling narratives for what promises to be an unforgettable evening of storytelling.</p><p></p><h3>How to Pitch Your Story</h3><p></p><p>Hopeful storytellers have <b>three minutes</b> to pitch the beginning, middle, and end of their true story. We're looking for complete narratives, so please\u2014no cliffhangers!</p><hr><p><b>Pitch Line:</b> Call us at <b><span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"></span>4<span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">06-203-4683</span></b> to <span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"></span>p<span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">itch </span>your story summary.</p><p><b>For our Deaf friends:</b> You can pitch your story by emailing the beginning, middle, and end of your story to <b><a href="mailto:info@tellussomething.org">info@tellussomething.org</a></b>.</p><hr><p></p><h3>Important Dates to Remember</h3><p></p><ul><li><p><b>September 12:</b> Pitch Deadline \u2013 Get your stories in by this date!</p></li><li><p><b>September 13:</b> Tell Us Something notifies all hopeful storytellers of the selection committee's decisions.</p></li><li><p><b>Week of September 14:</b> One-on-one story coaching sessions for selected storytellers.</p></li><li><p><b>September 27:</b> <b>REQUIRED</b> group workshop for all selected storytellers.</p></li><li><p><b>October 7:</b> Live Event \u2013 The night your story comes to life!</p></li></ul><hr><p>Tell Us Something is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging environment for storytellers of all experience levels. If you've ever thought about sharing your story, now's your chance to step into the spotlight and inspire others with your "walk on the wild side."</p><hr><p><b>About Tell Us Something:</b> Tell Us Something is a Missoula-based organization dedicated to uniting community members through the art of true storytelling. We believe in the power of shared experiences to connect, entertain, and inspire.</p><p><b>Contact:</b>
<span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Marc Moss, Executive Director, Tell Us Something | <a href="mailto:marc@tellussomething.org">marc@tellussomething.org</a> |<a href="http://tellussomething.org">tellussomething.org</a></span></p></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(243,243,243);font-size:12.8px">Marc Moss</span></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(243,243,243);font-size:12.8px">Executive Director</span></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(243,243,243);font-size:12.8px">Tell Us Something</span></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(243,243,243);font-size:12.8px">he/him/his \u2022 <a href="https://lgbt.ucsf.edu/pronounsmatter" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">why pronouns matter</a></span></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="background-color:rgb(243,243,243)"></span></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="background-color:rgb(243,243,243)"><font color="#000000">Tell Us Something<br></font></span></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="background-color:rgb(243,243,243)"><font color="#000000">406-546-3855</font></span></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><a href="https://www.tellussomething.org/support/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background-color:rgb(243,243,243)" target="_blank">Donate</a> | <span style="background-color:rgb(243,243,243)"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://venmo.com/tellussomething" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">Venmo</a>| </font></span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(243,243,243)"><a href="https://paypal.me/tellussomething406?locale.x=en_US" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">Paypal</a><br></span></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">----------</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt">The mission of Tell Us Something is to awaken imagination, empower storytellers and connect the community through the transformative power of personal storytelling so that community members will have a better understanding of themselves and of one another. Tell Us Something provides opportunities for storytellers of varied abilities to learn from one another and share their enjoyment of personal storytelling.</span></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><div><a href="https://linktr.ee/tellussomething" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/tellussomething</a></div></div></div></div></div></div>