Author: Ron S. Doyle

  • 111: Jackie Jones, “A Dozen Naked Girls”

    111: Jackie Jones, “A Dozen Naked Girls”

    This week’s story comes to you from Jackie Jones. Jackie is a native San Diegan who has written book reviews for the San Diego Union Tribune and The San Francisco Chronicle as well as a humor column for Burbank’s now defunct Verdugo Monthly. Jackie shared this story at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego on 13 December 2016. The theme of the evening was “Parents Just Don’t Understand.”

    Our February shows are right around the corner, so make sure to join us in San Diego on Tuesday, 14 February and in Denver on 15 February when our stories will center on the theme “Red-Handed.”

    Even though our new year is just getting started, we are excited about our themes for the year and we are super-duper-hope  excited about the limited run of signed and numbered posters that our friend and artist Michael King designed for us. We are selling them only at our live shows and they are going fast. If you want to get your hands on one of these beautiful screen-printed gems, come see a show. They’ll set you back 15 bucks if you pay cash, 20 if you use Venmo or a credit card.

  • This Wednesday in Denver: “Dropping the Ball”

    This Wednesday in Denver: “Dropping the Ball”

    BUNTPORT THEATER, DENVER, 18 January 2017 at 8:00PM:

    On top of old Buntport,
    all covered with cheese,
    we’re stoked for the new year—Twenty Seventeen.

    Our lineup is crazy, better than great
    The seats will be packed, dear
    So don’t show up late.

    The theme of the month is
    “Dropping the Ball,”
    Here is the lineup, come one and come all:

    Meghan DePonceau
    Keith Garcia
    Miriam Moreno
    Sarah Pessin
    Allison Rose
    Andy Sell

    …and your host, Ron Doyle, talking about castration and other fun subjects.

    Other big news:

    We will have limited edition 18×24 screenprint posters, signed and numbered by the artist, available for sale—$15 cash, $20 by credit card. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

    We’d also like to welcome Renegade Brewing Company to The Narrators family. We’re excited to have a new local beer sponsor in the neighborhood, so please stop by their taproom for a pint before or after the show and let them know we appreciate the support.

    The show is as free as a gratuitous fumble during the playoffs. Swanky Renegade beer and not-swanky wine available by donation.

    See you there!

    717 Lipan Street
    DENVER

     

  • 110: Janae Burris, “Fallen Promises”

    110: Janae Burris, “Fallen Promises”

    We made it—the dumpster fire that was 2016 is done—and the flood of new year’s resolutions seems to be running faster and deeper than usual this year. Even more so, it seems like folks are breaking free and dumping old baggage that held them back last year. That’s what today’s story is all about—the complexities embedded in all the commitments we make to ourselves and to others—and how sometimes, letting them all fall apart is the most compassionate thing to do.

    This story comes from one of our favorite storytellers, Janae Burris. Janae is a comedian, actor, and a member of the comedy group the Pussy Bros. This story was recorded live on 20 January, 2016 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was “Promise.”

    Here’s to new years and new promises. Enjoy.

    We’ve announced the themes for 2017, so be sure to check them out. The first theme of the new year will be “Dropping the Ball” on 10 January in San Diego and 18 January in Denver. See you there!

  • This Wednesday in Denver: “Parents Just Don’t Understand”

    This Wednesday in Denver: “Parents Just Don’t Understand”

    BUNTPORT THEATER, DENVER, 21 December 2016 at 8:00PM:

    Join us on Wednesday night for our last show of the year, featuring stories from:

    Harris Alterman
    Rachel Carlisle
    Theresa Mercado
    Joy Micek
    Joe Phillips
    Debbie Scheer
    Mallory Wallace

    …and your host, Erin Rollman, whose parents might actually understand. Or maybe not. You’ll have to be there to find out.

    The show is as free as unsolicited advice from your father. Swanky beer from Breckenridge Brewery and not-swanky wine available by donation.

    See you there!

    717 Lipan Street
    DENVER

     

  • 109: Rachel Weeks, “Scorpion, Camel, Penelope Cruz”

    109: Rachel Weeks, “Scorpion, Camel, Penelope Cruz”

    Today’s story comes from Rachel Weeks. Rachel is a comedian, writer, actor, and member of the Denver comedy group the Pussy Bros. This story was originally recorded on 20 July 2016 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was “Pop!”

    There is only one show left in 2016 and we want to see you there—8pm on 21 December at Buntport Theater in Denver. The theme will be “Parent’s Just Don’t Understand.” And, speaking of themes, we’ve just announced all of our monthly themes for 2017, so check ’em out!

  • The 2017 Themes Are Here!

    The 2017 Themes Are Here!

    Friends,

    We’ve finally wrested a full calendar year’s worth of themes from the great big hat of themes and we are as pleased as a geek at a chicken farm to share them with you. If you’re struck by any of these themes and would like to share a story at either our San Diego or Denver show, please check out our FAQ and drop us a line.

    We’re also working with our friend and amazing artist Michael King of velveteenrobot.com to produce a limited-edition 18″x 24″ screen print of his beautiful design seen in this post that will be signed and numbered by the artist himself before we offer them for sale early in the new year. Keep your eyes peeled for more details.

    We’re looking forward to a 2017 filled to the brim with life-affirming stories. See you at the show.

    2017 Themes

    • January: Dropping the Ball
    • February: Red Handed
    • March: Popular (7th anniversary in Denver)
    • April: Jinx
    • May: Fashion Victim
    • June: Road Trip
    • July: Bars
    • August: Crossing Over
    • September: Space (2nd anniversary in San Diego)
    • October: In The Dark
    • November: Under Your Skin
    • December: Chance