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Real Stories MKE

Ex Fabula connects Milwaukee through real stories by presenting Community Collaborations, Storytelling Workshops and StorySlams. Each week on Real Stories MKE, hosts Kim Shine and Joel Dresang present a selection of stories on a theme — all told by community members during our live events.

  • Power comes in many shapes and forms and is something that everyone engages with.
  • Respect – it’s something we owe to ourselves and others. People tend to know when it’s absent and when it’s present.
  • Living to old age is an accomplishment. It’s reflective of a life well-lived and knowledge gained.
  • Defiance can be a good thing. When facing injustice, tyranny or oppression, we all need to stand up for ourselves.
  • Break ups can suck, but they can also be liberatory or necessary.
  • Everyone gets into a little mischief every now and then. It doesn’t hurt to indulge in playfulness, pranks and general silliness!
  • Our memories are what make us. They’re the stories, experiences, people and places that bind us.
  • It’s said that “home is where the heart is”.
  • Some discoveries are heartbreaking, revelatory or just plain humorous.
  • Sometimes, aspects of our appearance can represent something more than just what’s skin-deep.
The hosts of "Real Stories MKE" are Joel Dresang and Kim Shine.