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Start Your Journey

Not Til Now is a live storytelling and performance event where people finally do the thing they've always wanted to do, and we're looking for brave humans who are ready to take that leap.

Whether it's sharing a story you've never told, trying stand-up comedy, performing for the first time, or bringing a long-held creative dream to life, we'll help you turn "someday" into now.

No experience required. Just curiosity and a willingness to try.

01

Before you apply, decide how important this is.

Not Til Now is designed for the thing that has been calling to you, whether for months, years, or even decades. It should matter deeply to you.

02

Check the important dates.

Only apply if you can attend the show, orientation, and rehearsal so we can build a fully present lineup.

03

Submit your details.

Take your time with the form and share as honestly as you can. And when you're finished, do a victory dance. You just did something really brave.

Show Details

Show Date & Location

Sept 30, 2026 @ 7pm
Lakewood Cultural Center, CO

Submission Deadline

July 10 at 11:59pm MDT

IMPORTANT DATES

Orientation: July 26, 2-4pm
Rehearsal: Sept 19, 1-4pm (TBD)

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Not Til Now Application

Who You Are

First name

Last name

What city do you live in?

Where can we find you online? Or do you have links to prior talks or performances? List anything below.

Your "Not Til Now" Moment

What do you want to do on stage for the first time at Not Til Now? If it's a story, bullet it out. If it's stand-up, give us some jokes or themes. If it's a creative performance, describe the elements of it.

Why does this matter to you right now?

Have you ever done anything like this before? If yes, how is this different? If no, what’s held you back?

What would this experience change for you?

Readiness & Fit

On a scale of 1–10 (1 being totally chill and 10 being scared to your bones), how nervous does this make you? And why? (Be as honest as you can here. No wrong answers.)

Is there anything we should know to help you feel supported on stage?

Dates & Commitment

Please mark all that you can attend.

Stage & Mic Orientation | July 26, 2–4pm, Lakewood Cultural Center

Rehearsal | Sept 19, 1–4pm, location TBD

Show | Sept 30, 7pm, Lakewood Cultural Center

All Not Til Now performances are professionally recorded and may be shared on the Not Til Now YouTube channel and other promotional platforms. Are you comfortable with your performance being recorded and publicly shared?

Yes

Before submitting, please take a moment to review Not Til Now's Policies & Community Agreements using the link below. Then, acknowledge that you have read and agree to these guidelines.

Yes, I read and agree.

No, I don't agree.

I have some questions.

Please read our Policies & Community Agreements.