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Sun, 15 November 2009 ![]() Matt Sherman tells his true story of how he made it through a treachorous motorcycle ride in Thailand. This story was told live on SpeakeasyDC's open mic stage on the theme "Mix Tape: Stories about a single song that made an impact". Matt is a graduate of SpeakeasyDC's Storytelling Boot Camp and a loyal volunteer. Comments[0] |
Sun, 1 November 2009 ![]() Master storyteller, Jon Spelman, tells a true story about his
experiences with death. This was performed live as part of
SpeakeasyDC's monthly open mic storytelling series and is part of a
larger solo piece that he performs called "On the Bedpost Overnight".
On this night, all the stories were based on the theme "Game Over:
Stories about death, dying, and the afterlife". All stories told on our
stage are true and told without notes.. Comments[0] |
Mon, 19 October 2009
Chris Bolton is a self taught audio producer and musician who lives in portland Oregon. He recently launched the Storylife Podcast and has been co-producer of the CD Baby DIY Musician Podcast, which was featured as one of the best new podcasts in iTunes 2007. Comments[0] |
Sun, 20 September 2009 ![]() Jennifer Howe shares her cautionary tale about going back to the same man twice. This story was told live on SpeakeasyDC's open mic stage on the theme "Good Intentions: Stories about resolutions, promises, and interventions". All SpeakeasyDC stories are true and told without notes (i.e. it's storytelling, not a reading). To find out more about SpeakeasyDC's events, classes, and professional services or to make a tax-deductible donation that will support this podcast visit www.SpeakeasyDC.org.Comments[0] |
Sun, 6 September 2009 ![]() Andrew Korfhage tells his true story about surviving two near-death experiences in the same day. This story was told live on SpeakeasyDC's open mic stage on the theme "Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My: Stories about Fear". Andrew is a graduate of SpeakeasyDC's education programs. This story was developed during a four-week Storytelling 101 class. To find out more about SpeakeasyDC's events, classes, and professional services or to make a tax-deductible donation that will support this podcast visit www.SpeakeasyDC.org.Comments[0] |
Sun, 23 August 2009 ![]() Catherine Sheehy tells her story about facing her fears. This story was
told live on SpeakeasyDC's open mic stage on the theme "Lions and
Tigers and Bears, Oh My: Stories about Fear." All SpeakeasyDC stories
are true and told without notes (i.e. it's storytelling, not a
reading). Comments[0] |
Mon, 3 August 2009 ![]() Katie Arrants is a radio producer, yoga teacher, and case manager for young adults in foster care in Seattle, Washington. Katie enjoys radio’s potential as a medium for intimate story-telling and eventually hopes to help youth use radio as a form of autobiography and self-expression. Her story about Felix and his family was produced at the Duke Center for Documentary Studies and is part of SpeakeasyDC's StoryDocs series. This story fits perfectly into the theme for our next open mic on August 11, 2009 - "Little Rascals: Stories about raising, coping with, and learning from children." Comments[1] |
Tue, 21 July 2009 Kevin Boggs is an actor in Washington, DC and one of SpeakeasyDC's
illustrious instructors. This story was performed live at SpeakeasyDC's
open mic on the theme "Slam Dunk: Stories about Sports & Fitness". Kevin is part of SpeakeasyDC's new show for Capital Fringe 2009 -- THE SIN SHOW -- tickets still available for July 22 and 26. Kevin's story is about gluttony. Buy tickets here! To find out more about SpeakeasyDC's events, classes, and professional services or to make a tax-deductible donation that will support this podcast visit www.SpeakeasyDC.org. Comments[0] |
Mon, 13 July 2009 Joseph Price tells a true story about infatuation at SpeakeasyDC's
monthly open mic storytelling series. The night's theme: "Doh! Stories
about sticking your neck out, sticking your foot in your mouth, or just
plain sticking out". Joseph is part of SpeakeasyDC's new show for Capital Fringe 2009 -- THE SIN SHOW -- starting July 11 with five shows through July 26.Joe's story is about prides. Buy tickets here! To find out more about SpeakeasyDC's events, classes, and professional services or to make a tax-deductible donation that will support this podcast visit www.SpeakeasyDC.org. Comments[1] |
Sun, 21 June 2009 Seaton Smith tells his true tale of one of the lowest points of his
career. This story was recorded live at SpeakeasyDC's monthly showcase
of true tales told live in Washington, DC. Seaton performs stand-up
regularly and his web series can be viewed at
www.annoycharliesmith.com. Seaton is part of the cast of The Sin Show,
SpeakeasyDC's 2009 performance at Capital Fringe Festival. He will be
telling a true story about envy. Info and tickets at www.capfringe.org.
To find out more about SpeakeasyDC's events, classes, and professional services or to make a tax-deductible donation that will support this podcast visit www.SpeakeasyDC.org. Comments[0] |







Kevin Boggs is an actor in Washington, DC and one of SpeakeasyDC's
illustrious instructors. This story was performed live at SpeakeasyDC's
open mic on the theme "Slam Dunk: Stories about Sports & Fitness".
Joseph Price tells a true story about infatuation at SpeakeasyDC's
monthly open mic storytelling series. The night's theme: "Doh! Stories
about sticking your neck out, sticking your foot in your mouth, or just
plain sticking out".
Seaton Smith tells his true tale of one of the lowest points of his
career. This story was recorded live at SpeakeasyDC's monthly showcase
of true tales told live in Washington, DC. Seaton performs stand-up
regularly and his web series can be viewed at







