Storytelling Arts of Indiana

Storytelling Arts of Indiana Est. in 1988, SAI seeks to enrich, connect & entertain through the art & experience of storytelling.

In 1988, three friends set out to host a storytelling festival in Central Indiana, so they founded Stories, Inc. and what would become an annual event, the Hoosier Storytelling Festival, featuring Carol Birch, Celestine Bloomfield, Len Cabral, Syd Lieberman and Jim May. With the help of many talented community members, the organization, now known as Storytelling Arts of Indiana, currently offers y

ear-round programming for diverse audiences. From weekly storytelling at a local children's hospital to workshops on using storytelling in business and education, SAI seeks opportunities to infuse the art of storytelling into everyday life.

Do you have a story you want to submit for this month's theme, "Local Lore?" Email DoTellStorytelling@gmail.com with a b...
09/01/2026

Do you have a story you want to submit for this month's theme, "Local Lore?" Email [email protected] with a brief description. The show is Tuesday, Sept. 15, at The White Rabbit Cabaret.

Alton Takiyama-Chung’s one-man shows are riveting. Humorous and poignant, nostalgic and gripping, they transport you to ...
09/01/2026

Alton Takiyama-Chung’s one-man shows are riveting. Humorous and poignant, nostalgic and gripping, they transport you to another time and place where you experience a different slice of life, before being brought safely back home.

Shows include Asian folk tales, stories and legends from Hawaii, and ghost stories, but he is best known for his stories which portray The Japanese American Experience of WWII, which he is bringing to Indiana Historical Society on September 12. Get tickets now at Storytellingarts.org/

"Alton Takiyama-Chung's... story... is about what it is like to be sent to an internment camp during WWII and then volun...
08/28/2026

"Alton Takiyama-Chung's... story... is about what it is like to be sent to an internment camp during WWII and then volunteer to fight for your country. This is an extraordinary work. Alton Chung is a powerful artist." - Jay O'Callahan

Join us for The Japanese American Experience of WWII featuring Alton Chung on September 12 at Indiana Historical Society. Get tickets now at Storytellingarts.org/

Storyteller Alton Takiyama-Chung

It's never too soon to start thinking about the next .Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 16, for Indy Story Slam - Popcorn at ...
08/27/2026

It's never too soon to start thinking about the next .

Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 16, for Indy Story Slam - Popcorn at Half Liter BBQ. It's FREE to watch or participate. Read the rules at Storytellingarts.org/events

We're a little more than two weeks out until our season-opening show, The Japanese American Experience of WWII featuring...
08/25/2026

We're a little more than two weeks out until our season-opening show, The Japanese American Experience of WWII featuring Alton Chung. Read all about it in Destination Indy.

Join us on Sept. 12 at Indiana Historical Society.
Get tickets nows at Storytellingarts.org/
Sponsored by the Estate of Fran Long and Storytelling Arts of Indiana Endowment

Storytelling Arts of Indiana will launch its 39th season with an evening of compelling historical storytelling exploring courage, injustice and the Japanese American experience during World War II. Acclaimed storyteller Alton Takiyama-Chung will present “The Japanese American Experience of WWII”...

Congratulations of the winners of Indy Story Slam - Fence at Blind Owl Brewery. 1st place: Shannon Samson2nd place: Noel...
08/20/2026

Congratulations of the winners of Indy Story Slam - Fence at Blind Owl Brewery.

1st place: Shannon Samson
2nd place: Noel Bewley
3rd place: Rebecca Lund

Join us for the next one, Indy Story Slam - Popcorn, on Wednesday, September 16, at Half Liter BBQ. It's free! Storytellingarts.org/

08/19/2026

Great crowd, great food and great stories at Blind Owl Brewery for . The theme was "Fence."

Thanks to our sponsors!
Maestro Organizing and WFYI and our partner Freetown Village: A Living Experience in Black History

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