Author: Ron S. Doyle

  • 30: Two Sides to Every Story Part 2

    30: Two Sides to Every Story Part 2

    The theme for our October show, “Two Sides to Every Story”, provided an opportunity for a little bit of experimentation.  We thought it might be fun to explore the nature of truth in true storytelling by looking at an age old adage, that there are two sides to every story. We invited pairs of storytellers to tell their versions of a shared experience or story. We were hoping to dig into what makes a story a story, what we can learn by looking in between the gaps, etc.  We sequestered the storytellers while their counterparts were telling their version, so that what the audience got was free from influence.  It was pretty danged cool. Part 2 of the show features true stories from scholar/activist Mary Robertson and Narrators co-host Robert Rutherford. These stories were recorded at The Deer Pile on October 17th, 2013 by our good friends at The Denver Diatribe.

    The intro and outro music was produced and graciously provided by Sans Seruf, and you can find more slick beats for your earholes over at his bandcamp page.

    Our next show is coming up on November 21st and the theme will be “The Fall.”

    AND!!!  The Narrators is working with the Denver Music Summit on a Very Special Episode that will take place on Saturday, November 23rd at the McNichols Building in Denver featuring musicians from near and far telling Stories from the Road.  More information on the lineup and tickets can be found here.

    ALSO!!! The Narrators are working with Off-Center at the Jones Theater on a show called Lived/Re-lived that will go into full production in March 2014.  Even though that is waaaaayyyy into the future, tickets are now on sale. Snatch ’em up.

    Thanks for listening!

  • 29: Two Sides to Every Story Part 1

    29: Two Sides to Every Story Part 1

    The theme for our October show, “Two Sides to Every Story”, provided an opportunity for a little bit of experimentation.  We thought it might be fun to explore the nature of truth in true storytelling by looking at an age old adage, that there are two sides to every story. We invited pairs of storytellers to tell their versions of a shared experience or story. We were hoping to dig into what makes a story a story, what we can learn by looking in between the gaps, etc.  We sequestered the storytellers while their counterparts were telling their version, so that what the audience got was free from influence.  It was pretty danged cool. Part 1 of the show features true stories from podcaster, producer, and gadabout Taylor Gonda (whose podcast These Things Matter is essential listening for pop culture nerds) and writer Josiah Hesse. These stories were recorded at The Deer Pile on October 17th, 2013 by our good friends at The Denver Diatribe.

    The intro and outro music was produced and graciously provided by Sans Seruf, and you can find more slick beats for your earholes over at his bandcamp page.

    Our next show is coming up on November 21st and the theme will be “The Fall.”

    AND!!!  The Narrators is working with the Denver Music Summit on a Very Special Episode that will take place on Saturday, November 23rd at the McNichols Building in Denver featuring musicians from near and far telling Stories from the Road.  More information on the lineup and tickets can be found here.

    ALSO!!! The Narrators are working with Off-Center at the Jones Theater on a show called Lived/Re-lived that will go into full production in March 2014.  Even though that is waaaaayyyy into the future, tickets are now on sale. Snatch ’em up.

    Thanks for listening!

  • Thursday Night! The Narrators on “Two Sides to Every Story”

    Our October show is going to consist of a little experiment.  We thought it might be fun to explore the nature of truth in true storytelling by looking at an age old adage, that there are two sides to every story.  We have invited pairs of storytellers to share their versions of a shared experience or story.  We’re hoping to dig into what makes a story a story, what we can learn by looking in between the gaps, etc.  It should be a hoot.  8pmat the usual haunt, Deer Pile above City O’ City in beautiful Denver, CO.

    Here’s our lineup:

    Mara Wiles and Nancy Wiles

    Jordan Doll and Christie Buchele

    Josiah Hesse and Taylor Gonda

    Mary Robertson and Robert Rutherford

  • 28: DIIIIICKS!! Part 2

    28: DIIIIICKS!! Part 2

    The theme for our September show was “DIIIIICKS!”, a hard-hitting foray into the world of abbreviated richards. Part 2 of the show features true stories from writer and epicurean Leah Charney and zine magnate Kelly Shortandqueer. These stories were recorded at The Deer Pile on September 19th, 2013 by our good friends at The Denver Diatribe.

    The intro and outro music was produced and graciously provided by Sans Seruf, and you can find more slick beats for your earholes over at his bandcamp page.

    Our next show is coming up on October 17th and the theme will be “Two Sides to Every Story.”  This show is going to be a fun experiment.  We’ll be inviting storytelling pairs to each give their version of the same story. We’ll be posting details about our great lineup early next week.

    AND!!!  The Narrators is working with the Denver Music Summit on a Very Special Episode that will take place on Saturday, November 23rd at the McNichols Building in Denver featuring musicians from near and far telling Stories from the Road.  We’ll have the full confirmed lineup to share soon, but we know that David Bazan from Pedro the Lion, Will Johnson from Centromatic, and Erin Roberts from Porlolo are on the bill.

    ALSO!!! The Narrators are working with Off-Center at the Jones Theater on a show called Lived/Re-lived that will go into full production in March 2014.  Even though that is waaaaayyyy into the future, tickets are now on sale. Snatch ’em up.

    Thanks for listening!

  • 27: DIIIIICKS! Part 1

    27: DIIIIICKS! Part 1

    Diiiiicks The theme for our September show was “DIIIIICKS!”, a hard-hitting foray into the world of abbreviated richards. Part 1 of this salacious show features true stories from comedian and longtime friend of the show Timmi Lasley and mystery man Mark #&^$&())), who didn’t want his full name used to protect the innocent. These stories were recorded at The Deer Pile on September 19th, 2013 by our good friends at The Denver Diatribe.

    The intro and outro music was produced and graciously provided by Sans Seruf, and you can find more slick beats for your earholes over at his bandcamp page.

    Our next show is coming up on October 17th and the theme will be “Two Sides to Every Story.”  This show is going to be a fun experiment.  We’ll be inviting storytelling pairs to each give their version of the same story. We’ll be posting details about our great lineup as the date looms a little closer.

    ALSO!!! The Narrators are working with Off-Center at the Jones Theater on a show called Lived/Re-lived that will go into full production in March 2014.  Even though that is waaaaayyyy into the future, tickets are now on sale. Snatch ’em up.

    Thanks for listening!

  • Thursday Night! The Narrators on “DIIIIICKS!!!”

    Muchachos!  Our September show is extremely nigh, and we have assembled a thick, veiny lineup to tackle the theme of “DIIIIICKS!!!”  There will be all sorts of stories told on Thursday: hard ones, long ones, short ones, girthy ones, crooked ones, etc.  Whatever their form, they are sure to penetrate you (sorry).  Here’s who is on deck to dick:

    Jason Vitello –  Jason has been (among other things) a soldier, artist, writer, missionary, bouncer, bartender, therapist, laborer, social worker and activist.

    Leah Charney – The ever-charming Leah Charney runs Bacon and Other Bad Habits, a blog dedicated to her culinary adventures.

    Timmi Lasley – Timmi is a comedian/actress/Star Trek trivia master who hosts a comedy showcase called Epilogue Late Night Comedy at Mutiny Now Bookstore.

    Nathan Lund – One of the members of Denver’s amazingly talented Fine Gentleman’s Club.

    Kelly Shortandqueer – Kelly is a show favorite, and has run shortandqueer zine since 2004, incorporating his queer and transgender identities into writing about everything under the sun.

    Franco Valentino – plays in Denver-based band A. Tom Collins.

    Mark Sonnenblick – plays in Denver-based band Stompcat! and is performing in next month;s run of Wheel of Misfortune at the Jones Theater.

    Jeff Campbell – Jeff’s one-man mockumentary about the hip-hop industrial complex starts its run in just a couple of weeks.  Please check out Who Killed Jigaboo Jones? at Work|Space Denver October 4th-19th

    The Narrators co-hosts Robert Rutherford and Andrew Orvedahl will be on-hand to lubricate the festivities and make sure that no one loses an eye.

    8pm, Thursday at Deer Pile in beautiful Denver, CO.

     

    See you there, sweetums.