November happenings at Portland Story Theater

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	Join us on November 9th We've got a brand new group of *Urban Tellers* returning with another round of authentic, personal stories that will have you laughing and crying and everything in between: Trampled by feral donkeys... Love letters from the past... And, dammit, if I could only find something sharp! Featuring: Michael Kerr, Meg Storey, Margaret Bak, Sage Cohen, Charlotte Webb and Ian Blair. Hipbone Studio, 1847 East Burnside, #104 Doors 7:00 \| Show 8:00 (Short-form stories, show runs about 2 hours with intermission) $15 Advance \| $20 At The Door $30 Premium Red Seats. Get the VIP treatment. Front row seats with the most comfortable chairs in the house. No waiting in line with early entry and a free drink!
Bridges Breaks Down Barriers Thank you everyone for making our debut of Bridges a complete success! And while the show was sold out and the storytellers received a standing ovation, what really mattered was people started sharing their personal stories about race, ethnicity, and culture. Our audience told us that they "loved it!," were "moved," and "were transformed by the experience." Lawrence Howard, Joy Young, and Lynne Duddy met last night with the tellers, Willie Welch, Donna Kelly, Paula Small, and Judith Mowry. It was a brilliant debrief. Everyone had experienced the strength and power of personal narrative ... beautiful, just beautiful. Plus, we started planning the next Bridges. If you are interested in telling your personal story about race, ethnicity, or culture, please visit our website, send us an email, or give us a call. Interested in seeing more photos of the event? Friend us on Facebook!	*Solo Series* November 22nd and 23rd This *Solo Series* evolved out of the five-year run of the Singlehandedly Festival. Like the festival, each feature-length story in the *Solo Series* displays the breadth of talent and the rich complexity of each individual performer as they bring their own personal experiences to the stage. Urban Tellers Kriya Kaping (Friday) and Jeff Burke (Saturday), will share the stage with our artist-in-residence, Denis Gessing from Colorado (who performs both nights). Be a part of this exciting process, as the stories unfold in these world premiere performances. Hipbone Studio, 1847 East Burnside, #104 Doors 7:00 \| Show 8:00 (Long-form stories, show runs about 2 hours with intermission) $15 Advance \| $20 At The Door "A life story is really the story of the soul of a person. The most powerful life story expresses the struggle of a soul. The most important stories we tell about ourselves are those that express the timeless within us. Inherent in the process is a risk that comes with telling a truthful story. Yet, a truthful story is the most validating story of all." Robert Atkinson, The Gift of Stories
Contact info: email: tellers@portlandstorytheater.com office: 503.284.2226 web: http://www.portlandstorytheater.com mailing: 3333 NE 15th Avenue, Portland, OR 97212 Tax ID - EIN #27-0670834	Happy Halloween and may the narrative be with you! Lawrence, Lynne, and Penny Portland Story Theater, Inc.