The Lansing Storytellers Project shares 'Growing Pains' on July 16 at Lansing Brewing Co.

Lansing State Journal
Joy Shantz, an international student advisor at MSU speaks about growing up in Bangladesh and Malaysia  and the theme "Crossing Borders" September 20, 2016, during the Lansing Storytellers Project at the University Club in East Lansing.

Teen angst. Sibling rivalry. Changing careers. Retirement. Everyone at some point in their lives has experienced 'Growing Pains' in one form or another.

On July 16, the Lansing Storytellers Project will feature stories about these and other topics – all to do with getting older, acting out and growing up.

This event features professionally coached, local storytellers of all ages sharing stories from their real lives. Tickets are $12 per person in advance; $15 at the door. Now with two shows in one night. It is important that you arrive early to ensure a good seat!

Showtimes are:

  • 6 p.m. – doors open for advanced seating at 5:30 and general admission at 5:45
  • 8 p.m. – doors open for advanced seating at 7:30 and general admission at 7:45

For this event, we return to the Lansing Brewing Company (located in the Stadium District in downtown Lansing) with a full menu of burgers, salads, pizza and more – not to mention award-winning craft beers and housemade spirits. Visit their website for a preview of the menu.

Everyone in the community is welcome; LSJ subscribers who attend will receive a free gift at the event. Visit tickets.lansingstatejournal.com to secure your seat.

Meet the Storytellers

We are pleased to announce our tellers for the July 16 event:

Kristin Clark is a realtor who loves a good fixer upper and is eternally grateful she didn't marry one.  She lives in East Lansing with her husband and son and they seek out new adventures whenever possible.

Jeff Lazaros is a true Detroit guy now living in Greater Lansing, with a lifelong love of baseball. He feels strongly about giving back to the game that has helped him through the tough times.

Ozay Moore has experienced hip hop at a global level with 7 solo albums, 4 collaborative group releases and 10 years touring the world as a certified emcee. Now he has found his career meaning more to him at a local level and hopes to inspire and empower Lansing youth to find a productive passion.

Kirbay Preuss is a lifelong area resident, small business owner and community activist who takes care of business by finding balance.

Lily Werbin is the general manager and heir to a beloved local business, living life with dual legacies.

More about the Lansing Storytellers Project

These events are part of series of live storytelling events in Greater Lansing, as well as a national initiative from the USA TODAY NETWORK called The Storytellers Project. Think “The Moth” but a little more local or “Mortified” with less teen angst.

Locations vary, rotating through different venues across the region including the Lansing Brewing Company, Gregory's, Lansing Mall, Old Town Marquee and East Lansing's Hannah Community Center.

To listen to stories from previous events, visit storytellersproject.com/Lansing.

How to become a Storyteller

There are two events left in the 2019 season of the Lansing Storytellers Project: 'Bad Advice' on September 17 and 'Consequences' on November 19 – and anyone can be a teller. Whether you have a story in mind or not, shoot us an email with your contact information to opinions@lsj.com and a coach will reach out to you.