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voices. It made me appreciate the diversity of our community and feel a <br />stronger connection to others. <br />Orange County does a great job supporting the arts." <br />As these testimonials demonstrate, listening to someone else’s story is <br />unspeakably powerful. Storytelling can replace fear and unfamiliarity with <br />empathy and understanding. And as one storyteller said to me, “To be seen <br />and heard has magical powers.” The act of being witnessed is even more <br />impactful for individuals accustomed to being marginalized. <br />This year’s iteration of Story Connection will include three public <br />performances, each with a 50 person attendance goal. More frequent <br />performances will increase public awareness and momentum, and <br />continuing to offer a free class and performance specifically for <br />underrepresented voices means more exposure for those voices to a wider <br />audience. It also continues to broadcast the message that all voices are <br />welcome on the Story Connection stage. <br />All performances will be recorded. Storytellers will have a tangible record of <br />their performance, and if they consent, their stories will become podcast <br />episodes I will distribute widely, allowing more people to be impacted by the <br />quality and heart of Story Connection. <br />This will also help with advocacy work. This year, the power of Story <br />Connection will be used to support fundraising efforts for the ArtsCenter <br />and showcase the nonprofit community partners whose work explicitly <br />supports underresourced communities in Orange County. <br />Storytelling is an equalizer, one of our most powerful avenues to <br />understanding, compassion, and empathy. Story Connection aims to bring <br />the connection of storytelling to Orange County and broaden and <br />strengthen our community by amplifying and affirming authentic voices. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 53A18A07-6090-48C5-85EF-DAC4C4CD5BA4