THE bEAR presents EXIT - true stories of leaving, losing, and letting go

THE bEAR – True Stories Told Live | Show #94

Theme: EXIT
Date: Friday, 25. April 2025

Location: Theatersaal im Zentrum danziger50, Danziger Straße 50, 10435 Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg)
Time: Bar opens: 19:30 | Show starts: 20:00
Tickets: 15–20 € donation (more if you can, less if you can't)

“Nothing took the dignity out of one's exit like wearing clothing several sizes too large.”
— Jennifer L. Armentrout

What does it mean to leave, let go, escape, walk out—or be thrown out?

Whether it’s quitting your job, slipping out the back door of a bad date, leaving a country, abandoning an old self, or making a run for it with your dignity barely intact—this is your moment to share a story.

Join us for THE bEAR, Berlin’s open stage for true, personal stories told live. Expect a night of stories that are funny, raw, moving, and wildly unexpected—all inspired by the theme EXIT.

5 minutes. No notes. Just you and the mic.
Bring a story, or just bring your ears. Come for the stories—stay for the goosebumps (or the laughter).

🎤 Host: Vishal Jodhani

Born in Mumbai and now based in Berlin, Vishal brings humor, heart, and charisma to the stage. By day, he’s a business consultant and coach. By night, he’s a storyteller, dancer, coffee connoisseur, and cocktail enthusiast. His philosophy:
“Through stories, we find our shared humanity.”

🎶 Live Music: Ruth Mac

Berlin-based Irish artist Ruth Mac blends folk rock, alternative, and indie with lyrical depth and emotional rawness. Her acclaimed EP Living Room introduced her as one of the most exciting new voices on the scene.

“Mac’s music feels vital and unmissable.” – The Folkroom, London
More: ruthmac.org

🙌 How to Join / Storyteller Info

Want to tell your story? Sign up at the show or email us in advance at hello@THEbEAR-storytelling.de.
We also encourage storytellers to reach out beforehand for friendly feedback and preparation support.

🎟 Tickets / Donation Info

We suggest a donation of 15–20 € (more if you can, less if you can’t).
Two free volunteer spots are available (ticket fee & VAT not included).

🧡 Thanks to our partners and supporters:

Special thanks to our partners Berlin Erleben on Youtube and the public speaking training companies Moving Speaker and Female Speaking Berlin and our supporting non-profit:
Verein zur Förderung der Kunst des biographischen Geschichtenerzählens e.V.

Stories connect us. Because we all have stories to tell.

More info: www.THEbEAR-storytelling.de

Stories connect us.

Because we all have stories to tell.

Show Host

VISHAL JODHAN

Storyteller Hilary Vogt; Camera: Emmi Mascher at "Eve of the Champs" in Theater im Delphi on June 23, 2023.