Do Tell!

A Special Evening of Storytelling

APRIL 9, 2026

Join us for our annual event celebrating storytelling from friends, neighbors and community members!

These stories are not the work of professional presenters but are based upon the experiences of local, everyday people who have been selected through an audition process to tell their stories. The selected storytellers offer an array of topics with personal and unique experiences that have had an important impact on the storyteller’s life. Some of the stories are funny, others enlightening or inspirational.

Do you have a story to tell? The District is currently accepting presenter applications for our 2026. Find more information about participating in Do Tell! below or by downloading the application form. Submit completed applications to Becca Vaclavik at becca@greeleycreativedistrict.org on or before January 6, 2026.

Apply to Tell Your Story

Do Tell! Speakers Workshop

Are you intrigued or possibly interested in telling your story at this event?

To acquaint potential speakers with our program and to explain how to become a live storyteller, we hosted a free workshop.

Greeley Creative District representatives provided an overview of the event including:

  • How to submit a story to present

  • The process for selection

  • The coaching and support provided to help speakers present their stories at the event

Watch a recording of the 2023 Speakers Workshop to learn more about the makings of a good story, get presentation tips and for a summary of the process we use during the Do Tell! production schedule.


Relive Past Do Tell! Events

Watch the full playlist of stories from each year in the players below or visit our Youtube channel to select individual stories from each year’s event.

2025 Do Tell! Performances

Featuring: Megan Martinez, Ila Leavy, Odalis Canchola, Trey Martin, Winna MacClaren

2023 Do Tell! Performances

Featuring: Emily Jorgensen, Jason Harrington, Drew Esquivel, Brooklyn Larimore, Nick Combs

2019 Do Tell! Performances

Featuring: Betzy Valdez, Emmy Royse, Heather Bean, Jim Murphy, Ron Worley, Sultan Ahmad

2017 Do Tell! Performances

Featuring: Danielle Bock, Dr. Robert Kahn, Josh Aho, Michael Olivier, Sandi Elder, Shawna Cranmer

2024 Do Tell! Performances

Featuring: Dana Buckingham, Susan Bromley, Luluya Tekle, Travis Krause, Dr. Karen Barton, Dr. Melanie Peffer

2022 Do Tell! Performances

Featuring: Tim Coons, Paloma Barraza & Jane Thompson, Cristobal (Chris) Garcia, Ale Spray, Ray A. Mondragon, Jr., Ed Edmunds

2018 Do Tell! Performances

Featuring: Allison Dunning, Diana Vasquez, Jordan Yates, Mitzi Moran, Rosalva Haro Lyons, Sarah Wooten

2016 Do Tell! Performances

Featuring: Trent Johnson, Wendy Klein, Sylvia Falconer, Ruben Gonzalez, McKayla Gray, Linde Thompson, Guillermo Gii Astorga


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