Enjoy an evening filled with unforgettable stories, quick thinking, and top-notch delivery. Last Story Standing 2025 features eight talented storytellers from the National Speakers Association Wisconsin Chapter. Each one has just five minutes to capture your attention, spark your imagination, and leave a lasting impression.
This event is more than a competition. It’s your chance to see storytelling at its best.
You’ll see speakers create meaning on the spot, mixing humor and emotion. They’ll turn personal stories into powerful lessons. As each competitor shares, you’ll get a close look at the techniques top speakers use. Notice how pacing, presence, and even one sentence can change the mood of the room.
A panel of experienced speakers will judge each story based on:
- Purpose: Does the story offer a clear insight or takeaway for your work or life?
- Impact: Does it entertain, teach, and connect?
- Delivery: How well does the storyteller engage the audience?
For attendees, the real magic is in the experience. You’ll enjoy memorable moments, find inspiration, and pick up practical storytelling tips you can use right away. Expect to laugh, get drawn in, and maybe even feel moved.
- You’ll leave not only entertained, but also ready with new strategies, story ideas, and examples to make your communication stronger right away.
- You’ll also find genuine connections that help you engage more deeply with your own audiences.
At the end of the night, one storyteller will move on to regionals for a chance at the National Championship, and everyone will leave inspired.
Reserve your spot NOW for an evening that will entertain, inspire, and connect you with stories that matter.
Schedule:
5:30 pm: Doors open
6:00 pm: Show Begins
The event will include two intermissions to allow for judging and conclude with the announcement of the top three storytellers.
