Author: Ron S. Doyle

  • 143: Ellen Wright, “A Space That Wasn’t There”

    143: Ellen Wright, “A Space That Wasn’t There”

    Today’s story comes from storyteller, Ellen Wright. Ellen told this story about herself, her brother, and the fluctuating space between them at our San Diego show last month.This story was recorded live on 12 September 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego, California. The theme of the evening was “Space.”

    Thanks to everyone who came out to join us at the Denver Art Museum’s Untitled event and Clyfford Still Museum for the launch of Denver Talks. We really appreciate your involvement and support as we continue to cook up these special shows.

    We’re also proud to announce that we will be part of the Denver Film Festival this year and we’re doing a special show at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science as part of Denver Arts Week. We’ll have more details on those events soon, so please make sure to subscribe to this podcast and keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for more information.

  • 142: Sonya Eddy, “Bunny Hill”

    142: Sonya Eddy, “Bunny Hill”

    Today’s story comes from very special first-time storyteller, Sonya Eddy. Sonya told this story about a painful ski trip last month at the High Plains Comedy Festival. This story was recorded live on 26 August 2017 at the Hi-Dive in Denver, CO. The theme of the show was “Eating it.”

    If you’re in Denver, join us tonight at the Denver Art Museum for a special collaboration with Playground Ensemble as part of the museum’s Untitled Final Fridays series. Hear true stories on the theme “Animal Instincts” and an original story-inspired music composition inside the new Stampede exhibit on the third floor of the Hamilton Building. The event starts at 6:00pm and our performance is free with admission to the museum.

    Also join us at the Clyfford Still Museum next Saturday, 7 October for the Denver Talks kickoff party, a citywide conversation about class and race presented by the Lighthouse Writer’s Workshop and the City of Denver.

    Our next regular monthly shows will take place on Tuesday, 10 October in San Diego and on Wednesday, 17 October in Denver. The theme will be “In the Dark.”

    We have lots of other exciting developments planned for the next few months, so please subscribe to this podcast for weekly updates on our events and keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for all the latest details.

  • This Friday in Denver: “Animal Instincts” at the Denver Art Museum

    This Friday in Denver: “Animal Instincts” at the Denver Art Museum

    DENVER ART MUSEUM, 29 SEPTEMBER 2017:

    The Narrators has teamed up with Playground Ensemble for a special performance at the Denver Art Museum’s Untitled Final Fridays series.

    Come hear true stories from Hannah Duggan, Hana Low and Daniel Reskin at 7:15pm, then a true story and original musical composition at 8:15pm by Loretta Notareschi, performed by string musicians Sarah Whitnah, Robyn Julyan, Donald Schumacher, and Richard vonFoerster.

    Hosted by Ron Doyle, who would like you to know that he’s an excellent camper. Free with admission to the event, which has free snacks, a cash bar, and tons of other amazing programming. See you there!

    See you there!

    Denver Art Museum
    STAMPEDE Exhibit
    100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204

  • 141, Daniel Watman, “To Plant Some Plants”

    141, Daniel Watman, “To Plant Some Plants”

    Today’s story about a botanical cultural exchange on the border of Tijuana and San Diego comes from Daniel Watman. This story was recorded live on 8 August 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego, California. The theme of the evening was “Crossing Over.”

    The Narrators will be at the Denver Art Museum on 29 September as part of their Untitled Final Fridays program. We’ve teamed up with Playground Ensemble to present “Animal Instincts,” a collection of true stories and musical performance about the wilder side of our everyday lives. The show is free with admission to the museum. Our next regular monthly shows will take place on Tuesday, 10 October at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego and Wednesday, 18 October at Buntport Theater in Denver. The theme will be “In the Dark.”

    We have lots of other exciting events coming down the pipe in the coming months, so please subscribe to this podcast for weekly updates on our events and keep an eye on our Facebook page for additional details.

  • 140: Kellye Howard “Good Lookin’ Spaghetti”

    140: Kellye Howard “Good Lookin’ Spaghetti”

    Today’s story comes from Chicago-based stand-up comic Kellye Howard. Her story was recorded live on 16 August 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, CO. The theme of the evening was “Crossing Over.”

    I just want to give a quick shout-out to The Narrators San Diego, which celebrated its second anniversary this week. I’m so proud of my friends Robert Rutherford and Mary Robertson and the special thing they’ve created there. Bravo to them and Tiger!Tiger! Tavern and all the storytellers that make that show great. Our next show in Denver will take place on Wednesday, 20 September at Buntport Theater. The theme will be “Space.” I will see you there!  —Ron

    Please subscribe to this podcast for weekly updates on our events and keep an eye on our Facebook page for the latest details. See you soon!

  • 139, Sarah Goltz, “American”

    139, Sarah Goltz, “American”

    Today we’ll hear from first-time storyteller, Sarah Goltz. Told on the theme of “Crossing Over,” Sarah talks about a time when she unknowingly witnessed a monumental crossing. This story was recorded live on 8 August 2017 at the Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego.

    Our next shows will take place on Tuesday, 12 Sept at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego and Wednesday, 20 September at Buntport Theater in Denver. The theme will be “Space.” We’ll be celebrating our second anniversary in San Diego and would love nothing more than for you and all of your buddies to join us. So please, spread the word!

    Please subscribe to this podcast for weekly updates on our events and keep an eye on our Facebook page for additional details. See you soon!