Portland Story Theater is working together with the owners of the John Palmer House to raise funds for both Portland Story Theater, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that builds community through story, and for NestShare, a not-for-profit organization that provides rooms for out-of-town cancer patients receiving medical treatment in Portland.
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Portland Story Theater, Inc.
The John Palmer House: http://www.johnpalmerhouse.com/
4314 N Mississippi Avenue in Portland
Advance Tickets Only $35 - $50 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/e/198869
Doors at 7pm, Show promptly at 8pm
No-host cash bar
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and spiced cider
Portland Story Theater: http://www.portlandstorytheater.com/
Lynne Duddy, Executive Director of Portland Story Theater, aims to beat last year’s fundraising
effort to support the work of NestShare, a not-for-profit group that provides rooms for cancer
patients for short stays, and Portland Story Theater, a 501(c)(3) arts organization building
community through story.
About the performers:
There are all kinds of master craftsmen in the world,
Lawrence Howard is a master at crafting
stories. One of the original co-founders of Portland Story Theater, he delivers stories that
resonate with adult audiences. This year he’ll be telling a story about the magical powers of a
dead finger, oh my! He’s best known for his Armchair Adventurer series, and is remounting
“Shackleton’s Antarctic Nightmare” this January.
http://www.lawrencehoward.name/
Nobody tells a scary story quite like
Penny Walter. Best known for her magical musical puppet
productions for the younger set as Penny’s Puppet Productions, she unleashes her darker side
at these shows at the John Palmer House. Penny always tells an original tale that’s sure to
spook you long after the show is over.
http://www.pennypuppets.com/
One of the original co-founders of Portland Story Theater,
Lynne Duddy has been described by
The Oregonian as “raw, revealing, vulnerable.” Storyteller, monologist, narrative artist ... whatever
you want to call her, Lynne tells stories. And the stories she tells at The John Palmer House
have proven to be eerie. This year she launches into a true story about hauntings in the mirror.
http://www.lynneduddy.com/
Hailed by audiences as magnetic, insightful, and moving,
Ryan Wolf Stroud draws upon an
extraordinary range of experiences when telling stories. He is a regular performer with Portland
Story Theater but this is his first tale of terror as part of the festivities at The John Palmer House.
Ry is currently in the Conflict Resolution Graduate Program at Portland State University.
http://www.ryanwolfstroud.com/
Scary stories are a specialty of
Julie Strozyk, who has been enthralling listeners with her
masterful storytelling since the tender age of 12. Julie is an active member and champion bard
of the Society for Creative Anachronism. She has also served as a board member for the
Portland Storytelling Guild. This is her debut with Portland Story Theater.
http://www.juliestrozyk.com/
The John Palmer House is a lavishly ornate Victorian that has been beautifully restored and
updated by the current owners, Maggie and Susan. Construction on the John Palmer House was
originally started in 1890. John Palmer’s wife died just four years after moving into the home
(some say her ghost still haunts its halls.) For many years the home was used as the
Multnomah Conservatory of Music. The Sauter Family purchased the John Palmer House in the
late 60’s and used the home as a Bed & Breakfast. In 2008, the home was purchased for use by
not-for-profit organizations.
NestShare grew out of personal experiences with cancer. The idea is simple. If you have some
space to share, why not share it? The folks at John Palmer house know that the cancer journey
is not for cowards. Maggie and Susan hope to do a little something to make the journey a bit
less arduous. John Palmer House has rooms for cancer patients for short stays during radiation
and/or chemotherapy treatment. They hope it is a little homier than a motel.
http://www.johnpalmerhouse.com/John_Palmer_House/NestShare.html
Portland Story Theater was launched in 2004 to bring the urban community together to hear and
tell tales that stimulate the mind and rouse the heart. We are a grass-roots arts organization,
building awareness and appreciation for narrative. In late 2009, we established ourselves as a
not-for-profit business. Portlanders are passionate about stories and live theater, and shared
experiences. Portland Story Theater shares this passion. We use a unique collaborative
approach to produce shows where people perform stories drawn from real-life experiences. We
also offer workshops and one-on-one coaching for people who want to learn how to tell personal
narratives.
http://www.portlandstorytheater.com/about.htm