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“Anniversary Apart” Program

Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

Show is tonight at 7 pm ET! If you haven’t already, register at nyti-anniversary-apart.eventbrite.com

The storytellers you are about to meet, met each other for the first time earlier this month and collaborated together to develop their true-life tales inspired by the theme “Anniversary Apart” on the page. Tonight they take the virtual stage to step into each other’s stories and experience perspectives and identities that are not their own.

Take a look at our storytellers.

Tonight’s Stories!

Watermelon “Sugar” written by Chris Crowthers, performed by Gabriela Martineau, and directed by Kelly Jean Fitzsimmons.

Bolivia written by Gabriela Martineau, performed by Jenna Struble, and directed by Amanda Sisk.

Fifty written by Jenna Struble, performed by Chris Crowthers, and directed by Amanda Sisk.

Donations

There is a $15 suggested tax-deductible donation in support of the series for tonight’s show. Pay what and only if you can – more is always welcome! Click here to donate.

Story Trivia

Pay careful attention because the show will end with a round of story trivia. Winners receive a $35 donation in their name to benefit Friends with Four Paws. Plus, a puppy named after you! 

Didn’t win a prize but want to donate to Friends with Four Paws? Visit their website friendswithfourpaws.org and follow them on social media @friendswithfourpaws

Thank you!!

Huge thanks to Noah Diamond, Amanda Sisk, and Timothy Lindner for all their work producing our third virtual show and for all their support as longtime alums and friends of No, YOU Tell It!

Shoutout to Jenn Wehrung for all her work volunteering with Friends with Four Paws and helping make tonight’s puppy prizes happen!

A Word from Kelly Jean

On a personal note, I’m excited to announce that this show also kicks off No, YOU Tell It’s 10-Year Anniversary Season. I created this series a decade ago and found purpose in helping people share in the stories that need to be told.

Switching stories to embody each other’s racial and cultural experiences in a live performance creates the kind of empathetic connections that are essential as we enter year three of this pandemic.

Want to support 10 more years? Here are 3 great ways:

  1. SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter for updates.
  2. SHARE the No, YOU Tell It! Podcast far and wide. Available on our website and your fav podcasting platforms.
  3. DONATE through our fiscal sponsor The Field. Plus, it’s tax-deductible.

All my love,
Kelly Jean Fitzsimmons

 

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Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

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Meet “Anniversary Apart” Storyteller Chris Crowthers

Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

Today is the adoption anniversary of our next storyteller’s dog, NILES, from our friends at Friends with Four Paws!

Come out (or log on, rather) to tomorrow’s show to play story trivia to support the #BettyWhiteChallenge and Friends with Four Paws where you’ll have the chance to have a puppy named after you! Click here to register. 

But first, meet our final “Anniversary Apart” storyteller, Chris Crowthers!

Chris Crowthers: Hailing from the midwest, Chris has now lived in NYC for 24 years.  He attended Indiana University and NYU: Tisch school of the Arts and had the opportunity to perform in several national tours, regional theaters and concerts and benefits in NYC.  Chris can be seen in commercials for Snickers, KIND Bars, and NYU Langone Health, as well as others. He now is a Fitness Instructor at Mark Fisher Fitness where he has the honor of training the most amazing humans on the planet.

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Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

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Meet “Anniversary Apart” Storyteller Gabriela Martineau

Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

Rehearsals begin tonight for No, YOU Tell It! “Anniversary Apart” – (click here to register) – each storyteller works with a theatrical director to help embody their partner’s story on the virtual stage. 

Let’s meet our next storyteller, Gabriela Martineau!

Gabriela Martineau is a Chicago-based actor, wedding planner, and creative. She has been acting for the stage most of her life but has never dabbled too far into the realm of writing, until now. Her other passion, wedding planning, started as a casual side business that has quickly turned into an exhilarating and dynamic small business. She continues to enjoy acting when possible, and what is acting if not storytelling? Gaby is very excited to be involved with this group, and can’t wait to show you all what stories we’ve got cooking!

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Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

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Meet “Anniversary Apart” Storyteller Jenna Struble

Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

Our first show of 2022 is Thursday and it’s online so all can attend! Have you registered yet? If not, click here.

I’m so excited to introduce our first “Anniversary Apart” storyteller – Jenna Struble!

Jenna Struble (she/her) is an arts non-profit leader who likes to do fun things, help people learn and occasionally dance like she did in her childhood living room to Soul Train. Jenna has been many things in her life from a camp counselor to an arts teacher and has even held some adult-type roles like Head of Wardrobe for Cirque du Soleil, Civic Engagement Program State Director and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant. Jenna is most proud of serving others through empowering young adults and staff and helping more people discover empathy for marginalized groups.  She is also proud of transforming into some amazing roles along with writing and performing comedic and vulnerable poetry.  Jenna is the happiest when she is in a museum, seeing live performances and making things. She is currently the Executive Director for the New England Center for Circus Arts in Brattleboro, Vermont, where she lives with her spouse, Shaun and their two cats, Ellie and J.F. 

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Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

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“Anniversary Apart” in One Week!

Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

One week from today!!!
After two story meetings, these storytellers are readying their tales for a virtual tri-flip. Come out (or log on rather) and hear these stories based on the theme “Anniversary Apart”
PLUS you can win a donation in your name and a puppy named after you, supporting Friends with Four Paws by winning story trivia!

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Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

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#BettyWhiteChallenge

Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

On what would’ve been her 100th birthday, we’re honoring Betty White by supporting our friends at Friends with Four Paws for our upcoming “Anniversary Apart” show.

Winners of our story trivia on the 27th will receive a donation made in their name to this amazing organization & a puppy named after them!

Can’t wait till then to participate in the #bettywhitechallenge Give @friendswithfourpaws a follow and donate TODAY to honor Betty’s legacy and support animals in need.

Click here to register for the show!

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Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

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Save the date!

Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

Coming up fast! We are kicking off our 10-year anniversary season with a virtual show, “Anniversary Apart” on Thursday, Jan 27th at 7 pm Eastern Time.

Check back for more event details and storyteller bios over the next two weeks.

Can’t wait for everyone to hear these story swaps!

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Thank You for a Great “Defiant” Show!

THANK YOU AGAIN FOR A GREAT SHOW!
Special thanks to:
Everyone who came out!
Our amazing storytellers!
Our lil’ crew!

Left to Right: Tim Lindner, Erika Iverson, Moncho Alvarado, Marcos Stafne, KJ Fitzsimmons, Desi Waters, and Bobby Hankinson. Photo credit Sachyn Mital

AND!
Culture Lab LIC at The Plaxall Gallery for the perfect venue.
Lambda Literary for being our partner for this event.
The Brooklyn Book Festival for including us as a 2021 Bookend Event.
The Astoria Bookshop for supplying our prize books.
City Artists Corps: A $25 million New York City program to get all of us show makers back out and making shows.

&
Sachyn Mital (www.sachynmital.com) for the fantastic photos! Click here to view more photos from the show on our Facebook page.

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“Defiant” Program

Sep 28 2021 @ 7:00PM

Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7 pm
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL 2021 BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL EVENT.
  • Proof of vaccination is required for entry
  • Due to the spread of the highly contagious delta variant, the City of New York strongly recommends everyone wear a mask whenever they are in a public, indoor setting, even when it is not required, and in any setting where you do not know who around you may be vaccinated.
Take a look at our “Defiant” storytellers who are trading true-life tales.

Tonight’s Stories!

You’re Gonna Be Sweet, Boy written by Bobby Hankinson, performed by Desi Waters, and directed by Kelly Jean Fitzsimmons

Meltdown written by Desi Waters, performed by Bobby Hankinson, and directed by Erika Iverson

Imaginary Rules written by Marcos Stafne, performed by Moncho Alvarado, and directed by Erika Iverson

Dead Familia written by Moncho Alvarado, performed by Marcos Stafne, and directed by Kelly Jean Fitzsimmons

Listen carefully because we’ll be doing story trivia for a chance to win storyteller Bobby Hankinson’s anthology, Welcome to Kweendom: LGBTQ Comedians Make Pride Personal with Stories of Love, Loss, Sex, and Everything Under The Rainbow.

Click here to order the book now from our friends at The Astoria Bookshop.

Huge thank you to the Brooklyn Book Festival, Lambda Literary, City Artist Corps/NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, and The Astoria Bookshop for helping make tonight’s show possible!

On a personal note, I’m in awe and grateful to see No, YOU Tell It! return for a live performance and working hard to bring the series back for a full season in 2022.

Switching stories to embody each other’s experience in a live performance creates the kind of empathetic connections that are essential 19+ months into a pandemic.

Want to show your support? Here are 3 great ways:

  1. SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter for updates.
  2. SHARE the No, YOU Tell It! Podcast far and wide. Available on our website and your fav podcasting platforms.
  3. DONATE through our fiscal sponsor The Field. Plus, it’s tax-deductible.

Thank you!
Kelly Jean Fitzsimmons

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Sep 28 2021 @ 7:00PM

Culture Lab LIC, Gallery B (5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY 11101)

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Meet “Defiant” Storyteller Marcos Stafne

Sep 28 2021 @ 7:00PM

Our final storyteller participated in one of the first No, YOU Tell It! shows and we’re so happy to welcome him back! Click here to RSVP for our “Defiant” show via our Facebook event page.

Marcos Stafne (he/him), is a proud alumni of No You Tell It. His first NYTI story, “The Anxiety of Emptiness,” was featured in the Urban Dwellers series, and “Snake Dreams” was written for one of the first alumni performances. Marcos has been working for various museums, zoos, and aquariums for the past 25 years or so, and writes extensively for museum blogs and scholarly journals.

Insta: @Marcos_Stafne

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Sep 28 2021 @ 7:00PM

Culture Lab LIC, Gallery B (5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY 11101)

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