Category Archives: Storytelling

May 22, 2013

A victory at The Moth Boston

Elysha and I attended the Moth StorySLAM in Boston last night, and I was fortunate enough to squeeze out a victory by a tenth of a point over two worthy competitors for my fourth StorySLAM victory. It was my first … Continue reading →

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May 19, 2013

Another Yes Man

Back in January, Andy Mayo and I debuted our rock opera, The Clowns, at The Playhouse on Park. During our two weeks of workshop with the actors, musicians and director, there were three performances of the show. At the Saturday … Continue reading →

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May 13, 2013

Speak Up date announced!

Please mark your calendars! Our next Speak Up storytelling event will take place on Saturday, September 28 at 7:00 PM at Real Art Ways in Hartford, CT. We are currently in the process of deciding if we want to change … Continue reading →

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May 6, 2013

Speak Up: A recap of our first show

Our inaugural Speak Up storytelling event took place at Real Art Ways in Hartford, CT on Saturday night, and Elysha and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. Thoughts from the evening include: 1. One of our greatest fears … Continue reading →

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April 29, 2013

Speak Up storyteller: Matthew Dicks

Just six days until our inaugural Speak Up storytelling event at Real Art Ways in Hartford, CT. Saturday, May 4 at 7:00 PM. Admission is free. Beer, wine and snacks will be sold at the venue. If you plan on … Continue reading →

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April 24, 2013

Speak Up storyteller: Plato Karafelis

Less than two weeks before our inaugural Speak Up storytelling event at Real Art Ways in Hartford, CT. May 4 at 7:00 PM. Admission is free. If you plan on attending, please go to our Facebook invite page and let … Continue reading →

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April 22, 2013

Speak Up storyteller: Kim Damokosh

Two weeks before our inaugural Speak Up storytelling event at Real Art Ways in Hartford, CT. May 4 at 7:00 PM. Admission is free. Today I’m proud to introduce our fifth storyteller, Kim Damokosh. Her bio was written by her … Continue reading →

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April 19, 2013

The Moth: Science Fair Cheater

On August 23, 2012, I took the stage at The Moth StorySLAM at Housing Works in Manhattan to tell a story. The theme of the night was Yin/Yang. I told a story about cheating in my high school science fair … Continue reading →

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April 16, 2013

The Moth: Charitable Contributions

On August 14, 2012, I took the stage at The Moth StorySLAM at Housing Works in Manhattan to tell a story. The theme of the night was About Time.  I placed second on the evening, losing by a tenth of … Continue reading →

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April 16, 2013

Speak Up storyteller: Ellen Painter Dollar

Less than a month to go before our inaugural Speak Up storytelling event at Real Art Ways in Hartford, CT. May 4 at 7:00 PM. Admission is free. Today I’m proud to introduce our fourth storyteller, Ellen Painter Dollar. _____________________________ … Continue reading →

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