THE bEAR is an open stage and cozy audience for Berliners to share extraordinary moments from their ordinary lives.
12-Hour Storytelling Bootcamp
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 10:00–22:00
Zentrum Danziger50 | Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg
Strip off the mask. Drop the armour. Bear your soul.
This isn’t just a workshop. It’s a full-day storytelling immersion: raw, intense, and unforgettable. Whether you're new to the stage or ready to deepen your craft, this 12-hour journey will push you to the edges of your comfort zone… and that’s where the magic begins.
At THE bEAR, we believe the best stories come from the most human places: vulnerability, courage, humor, and truth. And by the end of this workshop, you’ll have taken a meaningful experience from your own life and transformed it into a 5-minute story that truly lands.
🔥 PLUS: Participants will have the chance to put their name in the hat to perform at THE bEAR’s 11th Season Opening Night on September 19th—in front of a live, cheering audience.
Why Join?
Storytelling is more than just a performance, it’s connection, clarity, and community. This workshop offers a rare chance to…
🟠 FIND the real story behind your memories
🟠 CRAFT it with structure, tension, and heart
🟠 TELL it out loud with truth and power
We’ll guide you step by step, with expert feedback, multiple rounds of practice, and a safe, encouraging space. By the end, you’ll not only have a 5-minute, true, personal story - you’ll own it.
What You’ll Experience
✅ A 90-minute online prep call before the workshop
✅ A 12-hour immersive, in-person day of storytelling, coaching & practice
✅ Guided exercises to spark memories and unlock your story’s shape
✅ Personalized feedback from peers and coaches
✅ A printable handout to take home and use again
✅ The chance to perform your story on stage on Sept 19
You’ll laugh, you might cry, and by the end you’ll feel gloriously spent—in the best possible way.
Because when you’re that tired, the armor falls away… and what’s left is honest, brave, and beautifully human.
Everyone Has a Story to Tell. What’s Yours?
🌀 Strange neighbors
🌀 Funny uncles
🌀 Tragic accidents
🌀 Short-lived romances
🌀 Mistaken identities
🌀 Life-changing mistakes
🌀 Invisible angels...
Even the most ordinary lives contain stories that can move a room to laughter or tears. This workshop helps you find those stories and tell them in a way that truly connects.
Workshop Details
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00–22:00
📍 Location: Zentrum Danziger50, Danziger Str. 50, 10435 Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg)
💻 Bonus: 90-minute online prep session the week before
💶 Fee: €160
👥 Max Participants: 9
How to Register
Please email us first to confirm availability before transferring the workshop fee:
📩 hello@THEbEAR-storytelling.de
Payment Info
Verein zur Förderung der Kunst des biographischen Geschichtenerzählens e.V.
IBAN: DE25 8306 5408 0005 2236 28
BIC: GENO DEF1 SLR
Questions?
Reach out to Dyane:
📧 dyane@THEbEAR-storytelling.de
📞 +49 176 654 256 35
Are You Ready to Bear Your Soul?
Come find your voice.
Tell your truth.
Step into the story only you can tell.
Run Zhang on stage at THE bEAR.
Faovorite Storyteller Izzy Ahrbeck on stage at THE bEAR's Eve of the Champs in Theater im Delphi, June 2024; Photo: Emmi Mascher
with special guest TRAINER
Izzy Ahrbeck
Izzy Ahrbeck is a passionate storyteller with a unique global perspective, having lived in 8 countries and currently based in Berlin. Her storytelling journey began at a young age, from creating “newscast” videos to hosting a radio show and working as a freelance journalist. Izzy has a deep commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices, which led her to the film and music industry in Toronto, where she produced award-winning projects and co-produced Canada’s longest-running music festival.
Seeking greater purpose, she pivoted to sustainability, earning a master’s in Sustainable Business & Innovation. Now, she champions radical change through her podcast and international presentations. A Favorite storyteller at THE bEAR for many of our shows,"Izzy will reveal her unique approach to crafting authentic stories that are funny, heartwarming, and leave a lasting impact long after they’ve been told.
Dyane Neiman, founder and artistic director of THE bEAR.
Dyane Neiman – My Story
TRAINER | STORYTELLER | COMMUNICATION COACH
I’m an American-born, NYC-bred, Berlin-based communications trainer and founder of MOVING-SPEAKER, and co-founder of Female Speaking Berlin.
Before I worked with words, I worked with bodies—as a choreographer, performer, and theater director. My stage work was honored with three consecutive Theaterzwang Awards for "outstanding achievement" in the field of theater.
Then I added voice. And story.
Since 2011, I’ve been coaching leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, and female professionals from around the world to discover the power of their voice, wisdom, and personal story to move people to action—on stage, in meetings, and beyond.
In 2015, I founded THE bEAR—Berlin’s beloved open stage for true, personal stories—and have since directed and produced over 950 stories for organizations, events, and the wider Berlin community.
Stories from THE bEAR stage can be heard on our podcast True Stories Berlin, available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
“Storytelling is the most powerful way to connect, persuade, and inspire.”
Say hello: dyane@moving-speaker.com
“What started out as just a
storytelling workshop, ended in a day of getting to know myself better and connecting with people I had never met before. I am more confident about my skills and understand how to continue to improve.
Also, it was a lot of fun!”
Adriana Carles, Brand Marketing Manager
Photo: Hinemoana Baker on stage at THE bEAR