Bare-bones storytelling live on stage.
Our live shows
Every storyteller brings a story based on the night’s theme. It’s just them and a mic (and the occasional prop). Some stories are funny, some are heartbreaking, and all are very relatable.
2024 Shows
Become a storyteller
Whether you’re an experienced storyteller or getting on stage for the first time, Long Story Short welcomes anyone who has a story to tell. We offer workshops and resources to help you get your story in shape for the big night.
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"Each storyteller’s job is to conjure the scene, with just a microphone at hand."
– New Hampshire Union Leader
Stories anytime, anywhere
Hear stories from past Long Story Short shows and interviews with storytellers on the Long Story Short Podcast.
Portsmouth-based, with universal themes
Love, friendship, betrayal, grief—these universal emotions bring us closer together and understand each other better. Since 2015, Long Story Short has been a welcoming place for people to share these intimate experiences, inviting the audience to be a part. Held quarterly at 3S Artspace’s black box-style theater, the stories are sometimes polished, sometimes unrefined, and always true.
Live on NHPR
In 2022, Long Story Short and 3S Artspace have partnered with New Hampshire Public Radio to amplify the voices of New Hampshire. Learn more about this collaboration and how you can listen to Long Story Short on NHPR.