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Storytelling fans, this is a hot ticket. Night one of the “3D” show sold out faster than you can say “drugs, debauchery and deliverance.” Get your tickets now for night two before another sell out happens. This will be the last night of this bawdy show. Here’s the skinny on “3D”: Leave the kiddies at home […]
Stories of life and death and everything in between. Mary Jo Pehl is a writer, comedian, and storyteller, best known for “Mystery Science Theater 3000”. In addition to putting on shows in her garage with a variety of guest performers, she hosts a streaming show, The Mary Jo Pehl Show. She’s been published in Minnesota […]
This is 2nd in a series of 5 ‘unfoldings’ during which Ruby mixes millennia old stories and her own storytelling to take audiences on a visceral adventure highlighting 1 of the 5 senses – this night’s focus that of seeing – including hindsight, second sight, foresight, insight and more! Artist Bio: Growing up trilingually in […]
Storytelling fans, do not miss “Good Medicine”. Four gifted tellers are collaborating on this show which explores the things people do to rejuvenate, to heal, to escape the banalities or difficulties of life. Each of these tellers has performed many times at the American School of Storytelling and other venues. Take our word for it, […]
Moonshine Stories Comes to Minneapolis (In Solidarity). Traditional and contemporary stories of resistance and recognition from Margaret Meyers, Jim Stowell, Danielle Daniel, Laura Packer, Brother Ashe, and Loren Niemi. Produced by Megan Wells and hosted by Dorothy Cleveland. Pay what you will donation.
Satish Jayaraj tells the love story of two primal forces of the universe, Shiva and Adi Shakti. Shiva, the lord of destruction and regeneration, and Adi Shakti, the principal feminine force, are destined to spend eternity together. But though the universe conspires to bring them together, there are other forces that are trying to keep […]
***EVENT CANCELLED- We apologize for any inconvenience*** This interactive storytelling event is an ‘unfolding’ wherein Ruby mixes millennia old stories w/her own to fuel audiences’ visceral adventure highlighting 1 of 5 senses: this night’s focus is on scenting – including fragrant flowers, nosing something out, wrinkling one’s nose, the nose knows and more! Artist Bio: […]
A Retelling of Beowulf With More Sweet Tea (Based on the poem they made you read in 10th grade). Project website: Beowulf.Live Teller Bio: Chris Vinsonhaler is a translator, storyteller, and medievalist whose work bridges scholarship and live performance. A retired Professor of English at The City University of New York, she brings Beowulf to life […]
The Nose Knows! A night of weird and wonderful stories you don’t just hear, you experience. In this hilarious and immersive performance, Ruby Rain blends ancient myths with her own magical adventures. Each show explores one of the five senses. The April 13 journey is devoted to scent. Fragrant flowers. The smell of fear. Body […]
Patrick’s Cabaret began 40 years ago, in April of 1982. To celebrate this, Patrick Scully returns to the American School of Storytelling with a special Patrick’s Cabaret themed edition of “A Few Tales – Faerie and Other” “A Few Tales – Faerie and Other” is Patrick on stage telling stories, his most at-home mode, honed […]
Braided stories combine, mix, and mingle traditional and personal material. This matinee performance features three storytellers, three different braids, geared toward an adult audience. Teller Bios: Travis Wolven: Travis accidentally became a storyteller through his use of stories while language teaching to humans across the multiverse of ages and cultures. With an M.A. in Communication […]
An evening of the stories that bring the Earth to life from an amazing slate of Storytellers. Brought together by the American School of Storytelling founder Loren Niemi, here’s an opportunity to dig deeper into the underlying narratives of the planet. Also, music, some wonderful orgs sharing their opps in the lobby, and a chance […]