Tell It Like It Is: Iowa Storytellers Project
February 10, 2026 | 7:00 pm
On Sale: September 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM

“Hearts on Fire”
Reserved Seating: $20

In 2025, Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation, in partnership with the Des Moines Register, launched a rebranded presentation of “Des Moines Storytellers Project” previously presented by the Des Moines Register. Tell It Like It Is: Iowa Storytellers Project will present five compelling stories directly from local Iowans on the historic Hoyt Sherman Place stage. Tell It Like It Is: Iowa Storytellers Project seeks to invite Iowans of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences to share an authentic experience of recognition, community, and empathy. Join us for our next event on February 10, “Hearts on Fire,” as part of our ongoing series of storytelling on the Hoyt Sherman Place stage.

Do you have a story to tell? Serious, funny, uplifting, heartbreaking… Pitch us your story today! Each storyteller will work with a coach to workshop their story before they take the stage. Upcoming themes include “Hearts on Fire,” “Search & Rescue,” and “Voyages.” Submissions for all themes are welcome now. All submissions for February’s theme, “Hearts on Fire,” are due by December 1, 2025. We’re excited to hear from you! Submit your story today: stories@hoytsherman.org.