Replay Storytelling is a live show where people tell true, personal stories based on their own lived experiences. We are a safe and open space where we share vulnerable moments—stories replayed from the memories we hold.
For each show, we pick a theme and invite anyone to submit a true, personal story drawn from their life. We then select six people to share those moments live on stage.
Replay welcomes everyone to submit a story—both experienced and new storytellers alike. We encourage and support new storytellers, prioritizing BIPOC and 2SLGBTQAI+ performers and their stories, giving them a chance to step into the spotlight.
Replay Storytelling began in 2016. Since then, the show has become an integral and welcome part of the Toronto, Canadian and global storytelling communities. We have collaborated and worked with CBC, Soulpepper Theatre, Crossroads Theatre, the Toronto International Storytelling Festival, and Toronto Metropolitan University.
In 2020 we founded the world’s first 24-hour True Storytelling Festival, bringing together over 120 storytellers from around the world who shared personal true stories from their own lived experiences.
In 2024 we launched Replay Story Fest—a five storytelling festival in Toronto celebrating our personal journeys through the stories we share.
Our team
Chantal Lim is a producer and story editor at Replay. She is a Toronto-based storyteller, improviser and clown. A graduate of Second City’s Improv Program, she has gone on to perform at festivals around the world, including Vancouver Improv Festival, Manila Improv Festival, and the Toronto International Storytelling Festival. Her most recent project is Ancient Dying Chinese Dialect — an award-winning solo storytelling show directed by Ken Hall, that premiered at Toronto Fringe Festival in 2023.
Emily Poulin is a producer and story editor at Replay. They are also a storyteller, writer, improviser, comedian and a producer on the live lesbian talk show, Casa Del Lesbo. Aside from writing and performing, ‘Em loves hanging out with their kids, Winston and Murphy. Winston being a perfect bulldog, and Murphy being a flawless tabby cat. Emily loves them both, very much. Keep up with Emily by following ’em on Instagram.
Paul Aflalo is Replay’s artistic director. He is a storyteller and documentary producer. He creates narrative-driven pieces for film, radio and podcasts. Paul has shared stories across Canada and parts of Europe and the UK. His focus has always been to help others share the stories that need to be told. He is also fascinated by the human unknown, take a listen to his radio documentary about aphantasia. You can follow Paul on Instagram.
Zebulon Pike is a producer and story editor at Replay. He has over 30 years of experience working in theatre, television and film. 10 years ago, he went to a live storytelling show and hasn’t looked back. He’s since been performing and working with other storytellers on their craft. Zebulon’s stories have been featured on CBC Radio, and he has performed in Toronto and many storytelling shows around the world. Follow Zebulon on Instagram.