The StoryLab model is designed to be replicated. Here's what it takes to bring one to your area.
A small studio footprint — a quiet room with basic power and internet. Could be a community center, library, co-working space, or donated office.
A pilot cohort of 3–5 nonprofits willing to be early adopters and provide feedback as the lab gets started.
Equipment, rent, or operating costs funded by a local sponsor, foundation, or community fund.
One person (staff or volunteer) who manages scheduling, session prep, and day-to-day lab operations.
Complete gear list, room layout, acoustic treatment guide, and setup instructions.
Proven session structures, run-of-show templates, and intake forms ready to use.
A scheduling and intake system so nonprofits can request sessions easily.
Step-by-step training for volunteer producers, camera operators, and session facilitators.
Your lab gets a branded identity within the StoryLab network: '[City] StoryLab' with shared visual identity and web presence.
We'd love to hear about your community and discuss what a local StoryLab could look like.
Talk about launching a StoryLab