OK, So Tulsa

True Stories Told Live

Co-founders Branda Jean Piersall and Michelle Bias

OK, So Tulsa is a nonprofit storytelling organization built on one simple idea: stories matter.

We’re glad you’re here. OK, So Tulsa brings people together through true stories told live, one microphone and five minutes at a time. Scroll down to see what’s coming up, find our next story slam, and maybe even put your name in the hat.

November 2026

  • FREE Workshop for G.O.A.T.

    Tuesday, November 10, 2026

    7:00 PM Online

    Whether you’re an experienced storyteller or a complete novice, this workshop series will help you develop story ideas, workshop existing stories, and introduce you to Tulsa’s storytelling community. Winners of the Ok, So Tulsa’s annual “Best Storyteller Competition” will help you develop your story by providing feedback and storytelling tips. Please come ready to tell your true, personal story that’s no longer than 5 minutes.

    Rough drafts are encouraged – there’s no such thing as a perfect story!

    Priority is given to workshop participants who will be putting their name in the hat at the OK, So...Tulsa storyslam on Friday January 10 at Living Arts.

    This month's theme is G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time)

  • Theme: G.O.A.T.

    Friday, November 13, 2026

    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Doors at 6:15 PM

    LIVING ARTS at 303 Reconciliation Way - Tulsa, OK, 74120 United States (map)

    Ages 18+ - $10 cover +tax entry

    Once a month we come together and hear people tell TRUE (funny, serious, sad, harrowing, interesting) stories about their lives.

    WHO TELLS A STORY? - Anyone who wants to!

    NO STAND UP ROUTINES PLEASE. We love funny people, but they must tell a story.

    NO POEMS, RANTS OR ESSAYS. Make it something that actually happened, not a diatribe or musing.

    Want More Information? Click here

December 2026

  • FREE Workshop for People Are Strange

    Tuesday, December 8, 2026

    7:00 PM Online

    Whether you’re an experienced storyteller or a complete novice, this workshop series will help you develop story ideas, workshop existing stories, and introduce you to Tulsa’s storytelling community. Winners of the Ok, So Tulsa’s annual “Best Storyteller Competition” will help you develop your story by providing feedback and storytelling tips. Please come ready to tell your true, personal story that’s no longer than 5 minutes.

    Rough drafts are encouraged – there’s no such thing as a perfect story!

    Priority is given to workshop participants who will be putting their name in the hat at the OK, So...Tulsa storyslam on Friday January 10 at Living Arts.

    This month's theme is People Are Strange

  • Theme: People Are Strange

    Friday, December 11, 2026

    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Doors at 6:15 PM

    LIVING ARTS at 303 Reconciliation Way - Tulsa, OK, 74120 United States (map)

    Ages 18+ - $10 cover +tax entry

    Once a month we come together and hear people tell TRUE (funny, serious, sad, harrowing, interesting) stories about their lives.

    WHO TELLS A STORY? - Anyone who wants to!

    NO STAND UP ROUTINES PLEASE. We love funny people, but they must tell a story.

    NO POEMS, RANTS OR ESSAYS. Make it something that actually happened, not a diatribe or musing.

    Want More Information? Click here

Our Podcast

OK, So: Say More

Hosted by Michelle Bias and Matthew Weatherbee, Produced by Scott Gregory at Public Radio Tulsa. This podcast, features storytellers from the OK, So stage. Listen at Public Radio Tulsa or anywhere you listen to podcasts.