The beloved Stoop Storytelling Series is making its Frederick debut this September with Close Calls & Narrow Escapes. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, at New Spire Arts, the event invites Frederick audiences to hear real people share gripping personal tales of danger, survival, and narrow margins. Musical guests The Honey Dewdrops will accompany the evening, blending storytelling with live performance in an immersive cultural experience. Hear stories from: Chichi Nyagah-Nash, Forrest Bias, Craig Copeland, Tim Livengood, and Dr. Janice Campbell.
About the Stoop: The Stoop Storytelling Series is a Baltimore-based organization that empowers individuals and builds community through the sharing of personal stories. Stoop live shows and podcast feature everyday people telling the extraordinary true tales of their lives, and our storytelling workshops offer skills and support for everyone to share their tales.
Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin created The Stoop in 2006. Since then, it has become a beloved Baltimore institution. Nearly 4,000 people have participated in The Stoop — including “big names” and everyday folks. The Stoop has drawn crowds as large as 1,400 and been featured in The Washington Post and The New York Times.
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