Today’s story comes from local comedian, writer, and producer, Kate Strobel, who addresses the generational trauma in her family and rekindles a relationship with her mom. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Spoiled.”
Episode 202: This week’s story comes from comedian and first-time storyteller Kate Strobel. Kate shared this childhood story of tall tales gone too far on 16 October 2019; the theme of the evening was “Fake.”
Special thanks to PHIE for the outro music in this episode.
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Playback Theatre West and The Narrators have teamed up to bring you a very special evening of true storytelling at Curious Theatre Company. A handful of favorite performers from The Narrators—Steven Burge, Allison Rose, and Gabby Gutierrez-Reed—will share stories on the theme “Show & Tell,” then actors from Playback Theatre will bring those stories to life through improvised scenes. Audience members will also have an opportunity to share stories at this event and have them re-enacted.
ABOUT PLAYBACK THEATRE WEST: This improvisational theatre company has been performing in Colorado for 30 years. Playback uses the art of story to entertain, enrich and enlighten. Audience members and special guests share stories — anywhere from hilarious to heartbreaking — and Playback re-enacts that story, capturing its heart or essence while building community and empathy.
ABOUT THE NARRATORS: A live storytelling show and podcast based at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2010, The Narrators features comedians, actors, musicians, writers, and other fascinating folks sharing true stories from their lives, centered on a theme. Voted Best Storytelling Show in Denver Westword‘s 2019 Best of Denver awards.
Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Folks with tickets can also receive a free beer or margarita (with purchase of entreé) at Illegal Pete’s (a proud sponsor of The Narrators) before or after the show, as part of IP’s Soundcheck program!
The Narrators is free to attend, but about half of the seats are available for reservation. Reserved seats are $5 each. We recommend reservations if you cannot arrive early, don’t want to risk sitting on the floor, or if you would just like to support the show. Folks with reservations can also receive a free beer or margarita (with purchase of entreé) at Illegal Pete’s as part of their Soundcheck program!
