Storyteller Hamza Abbas on stage at THE BEAR; Photo: Anastasija Ivanova.
Find. Craft. Tell. Your Story
A 12-Hour Storytelling Bootcamp
Berlin · Saturday, March 14, 2026 · 10:00–22:00
Because we all have stories.
Stories connect us.
A Deep Dive into True, Personal Storytelling
This isn’t just a workshop. It’s a full-day immersion into the art of true, personal storytelling: raw, focused, and deeply human.
Whether you’ve never told a story on stage before or you’re ready to deepen your craft, this 12-hour journey will gently but firmly push you beyond your comfort zone. That’s where clarity, courage, and connection begin.
At THE BEAR, we believe the most powerful stories come from real life - moments of vulnerability, humor, confusion, failure, and truth. By the end of this day, you’ll take one meaningful experience from your own life and shape it into a 5-minute story that truly lands.
What We Mean by Find. Craft. Tell.
Found. Crafted. By 9pm, Katie was ready to tell her story.
FIND
Uncover the real story behind your memories. Through guided exercises, you’ll discover which moments carry emotional weight and why.
CRAFT
Learn how to shape your story with clear structure, tension, and heart. We focus on simplicity, honesty, and impact - not performance tricks.
TELL
Practice telling your story out loud, in a supportive space, with feedback that helps you grow in confidence and clarity.
What You’ll Experience
Found. Crafted. By 9pm, Erjon was ready to tell his story.
A 90-minute online prep session the week before the workshop
A 12-hour, in-person storytelling intensive in Berlin
Guided exercises to unlock memories and shape your narrative
Multiple rounds of practice and peer feedback
Personalized coaching from an experienced story coach
A printable handout you can reuse for future stories
You’ll laugh, you might cry, and by the end of the day you’ll feel gloriously spent - in the best possible way.
Because when we’re that tired, the armour falls away… and what’s left is honest, brave, and beautifully human.
A Chance to Take the Stage
Participants will have the opportunity to put their name in the hat to perform their story at THE BEAR Open Stage Show on September 17, 2026 in front of a live, cheering audience.
Performance is optional. Growth is not.
Everyone Has a Story to Tell
Strange neighbors.
Funny uncles.
Short-lived romances.
Life-changing mistakes.
Moments you’ve never talked about out loud.
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.
Found. Crafted. By 9pm, Myrsini was ready to tell her story.
“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
Workshop Details
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 10:00–22:00
Location: Theatre Pool, Boxhagener Str. 18, 3. Hinterhof, 10245 Berlin-Friedrichshain
Bonus: 90-minute online prep session the week before
Fee: €160
Group Size: Max. 9 participants
How to Register
Please email us to confirm availability before transferring the workshop fee:
📩 hello@THEbEAR-storytelling.de
SAVE the EVENTBRITE FEE with a direct debit
Payment Information
Verein zur Foerderung der Kunst des biographischen Geschichtenerzaehlens e.V.
IBAN: DE25 8306 5408 0005 2236 28
BIC: GENO DEF1 SLR
Your Guide: Dyane Neiman
Your story guide, Dyane Neiman, founder and director of THE BEAR.
Founder & Artistic Director of THE BEAR
Trainer · Storyteller · Communication Coach
Dyane is a storyteller, trainer, and communication coach who has worked with professionals, creatives, and leaders from around the world since 2011.
She founded THE BEAR in 2015 and has curated over 1,000 personal stories on stage.
