Tag: The Narrators Denver

  • Stompin’ Ground Games on Saturday!

    Stompin’ Ground Games on Saturday!

    THIS SATURDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2015:

    Your rump is raw from the 3-month journey from Kansas City. Your eldest boy has scabies and your rations of jerky and hard-tack have run thin. An oil lamp in the window of Four-Mile House feels like a beacon, welcoming you to your new home—Denver. Or something like that. Join us tomorrow for a special Stompin’ Ground Games edition of The Narrators. In addition to all the fun activities and presentations, we have assembled an amazing lineup of storytellers on the theme “How We Got Here”:

    • Molina Speaks (MC, poet)
    • Shelly Hines (Jewish Family Service)
    • Addis Sisay (African Community Center)
    • Bhuwani Shankar (Picture. Me. Here.)
    • Rosa Snyder (Community Language Cooperative)
    • Bill Convery (Former Colorado State Historian)

    Stompin’ Ground Games is a monthly neighborhood pride festival put on by our friends at Warm Cookies of the Revolution. There will be storytelling (that’s us!), free cookies, activities for adults and families, historians, prizes, Méxican folklorico dancers, poets, and an adorable multicultural fashion show featuring kids from McMeen Elementary School. We’d love to see you there.

    Stompin’ Ground Games, 14 November, 4-6pm, FREE ($5 suggested donation)
    Four Mile Historic Park
    715 S Forest St, Denver, CO 80246

  • This Wednesday in Denver: “CREEPS”

    This Wednesday in Denver: “CREEPS”

    BUNTPORT THEATER, DENVER, 21 OCTOBER 2015 at 8:00PM:

    The heebie-jeebies. The willies. The landmark pop singles by Radiohead and TLC. The shakes. The chills. The American military industrial complex. The pins and needles. The creepy-crawlies. Gamergate. The ants in your pants. The goose-flesh shivers. You get the idea. Please join us for a night filled with “Creeps,” told by our reassuringly non-creepy lineup of stellar storytellers:

    …and your host, Erin Rollman, telepathically raising the hair on the back of your neck. We’ll have beer and wine available for donation (CASH ONLY). See you there!

    717 Lipan Street
    DENVER

     

  • 77: Rachel Pater, “You Can Call Me Tom”

    77: Rachel Pater, “You Can Call Me Tom”

    Today’s story comes from Rachel Pater. Rachel teaches writing to young adults at Futures Academy and the Community College of Aurora. She also insists that she’s a huge hit with moms.This story was recorded live on 15 July 2015 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was “Take a Hike.”

    Our theme music is by our friend Whalehawk (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders).

    Our next live events will be on 13 October in San Diego and 21 October in Denver. The theme will be “Creeps.” Hope to see you there!

  • 76: “Crushed”

    76: “Crushed”

    Today’s podcast is dedicated to all of you out there in podcast land who have never attended a live show before. Our August event was so fantastic that we’re playing it here for you in its entirety, raw and mostly uncut—this is as close to the real thing as you can get. You’re going to hear stories from Erin Rollman, Dan St. Germain, Christie Buchele, Bob Meddles, Haley Driscoll, Timmi Lasley, Sam Tallent, Janae Burris, Kristin Rand, and Josh Blue. These stories were recorded live on August 19 2015 at Buntport Theater as part of an all-comedian special in honor of High Plains Comedy Festival. The theme of the evening was Crushed.

    These stories were recorded live on 19 August 2015 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado as part of an all-comedian special in honor of High Plains Comedy Festival. The theme of the evening was “Crushed.” Our theme music is by our friend Whalehawk (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders).

    The last couple of months have been really big for The Narrators and I just wanted to say thanks to all of you, our loyal podcast listeners, especially those of you who don’t live in Denver or San Diego, who’ve endured our constant plugs for shows you can’t attend. If you’re one of those folks who listens to this podcast but has never seen the live show, we want to know you! Please say hello on Facebook, Twitter, or email us.

    I also want to say thanks to all of you who do come to the monthly events and show your support by throwing cash in the donation jar. Your generosity in Denver has allowed us to start paying our performers, which is huge. If you’re looking for other ways to help this show and what we do, please support our sponsors and tell them we sent you. Also, please consider giving this podcast a rating on iTunes. It takes less than one minute and really does make a huge difference in the world of podcasting.

    Our next live events will be on October 13 in San Diego and October 21 in Denver. The theme will be “Creeps.” The San Diego show is still looking for a few more storytellers, so please email Robert and Mary if you’re interested. You can send them a message via our Facebook page or email them at sandiego@thenarrators.org.

     

  • 73: Erin Rollman, “Casa Bonita: Chicken or Beef?”

    DON’T FORGET: Our next live event is the debut of The Narrators San Diego on 8 September 2015 at Tiger!Tiger! Tavern in North Park, San Diego. We have assembled a bright constellation of storytellers to guide us on our maiden voyage. We hope you will join us! The show is FREE and starts at 8pm.

    This week’s story comes from Erin Rollman. She is the co-host of The Narrators Denver, a founding member and co-owner of Buntport Theater, a long-time favorite storyteller, and an award-winning actor and playwright. Erin and her colleagues at Buntport graciously opened their doors to The Narrators in 2014 and she joined us as a co-host six months ago. Working with Erin feels like scoring a free dessert at your favorite restaurant, on your birthday, in the company of close friends—without having to endure the “Happy Birthday” song.

    Erin’s story was recorded live on 17 June 2015 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was “WTF.” Our theme music is by our friend Whalehawk (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders).

     

  • 72: Anthony Crawford, “Tell Your Kids to F*ck in High School”

    72: Anthony Crawford, “Tell Your Kids to F*ck in High School”

    Today’s story comes from Anthony Crawford. He’s co-host of Amuse Booze, a local cocktail and comedy showcase, and he’s the host of Talkin’ Shop, which is like Denver comedy’s answer to Inside the Actor’s Studio. Anthony interviews some of the cities brightest comedic minds, asking questions about how the funny sausage gets made.

    Anthony’s story was recorded live on 20 May 2015 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was “Nature vs. Nurture.” Our theme music is by our friend Whalehawk (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders).

    Our next live event will be the debut of The Narrators San Diego on 8 September 2015 at Tiger!Tiger! Tavern. The show is FREE and starts at 8pm.