STRANGERS AFTER DARK
Workshop
3.5 hrs
October 17, 2026 4:00 pm Saturday

STRANGERS AFTER DARK Strangers, stories, what-ifs & conversations worth having.

Strangers After Dark is a Halloween evening for young adults exploring the strange, funny, uncomfortable and deeply human things we think about but don't always say out loud.

The evening combines interactive games, storytelling, anonymous prompts, psychology trivia and facilitated conversations. Participants can contribute to a "What-If Wall", respond to another stranger's question, test their psychology knowledge through "Therapy Trivia", and write their own "Horror Story" about the scariest part of adulthood.

A creative "Anger Station" offers a space to anonymously write something they are angry about and physically tear or crush the note.

The central social experience brings strangers together through progressively deeper conversation prompts, followed by a facilitated conversation with "Zara, a practising psychologist", exploring themes that emerge during the evening — including loneliness, vulnerability, overthinking, emotional expression and making friends as adults.

Costumes are welcome, but not required.

Organizer
Srividya Chitta
• Casual Compere / Presenter, All India Radio — approximately 2 years of experience hosting and contributing to radio programming and collaborative shows. • Community & Events — experience designing, organising and facilitating community events and conversations for young adults. • Mental-Health Communication — previous experience working with a mental-health-focused organisation across community engagement, partnerships, events, branding and communication. • Public Discussions & Facilitation — experience moderating and facilitating conversations around mental health, social issues and contemporary youth experiences.