Click here to view this email in your browser Want to get involved, either helping with a show or working behind the scenes? Give us a call -- we could use your help!	Dear Storylovers and Friends of Portland Story Theater, Our new season is about to launch! It's been a while and we've missed you. We're looking forward to seeing you soon. Portland Story Theater is so proud to bring you another season of Real. True. Stories. We love creating this unique form of theater that celebrates the shared human experience, up close and personal. Your support is amazing and humbling. We are grateful for you, and for this work. Once again, we'll be at our intimate black box performance space, Hipbone Studio, run by one of our favorite people, Jeff Burke. Videographer, Aaron Hartling, captures all of our shows and posts them on our YouTube channel. Audiographer, Josh Ellyson, is supporting us as we build our podcast library on our SoundCloud channel. Photographers Mike Bodine and Scott Bump are sharing the photo work between the two of them.
Our New Season	Check out all the shows we've got lined up for you!
Urban Tellers September 14,   October 12, November 9,   December 14, 2013, February 1,   March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14,   July 12, 2014	Urban Tellers™ gives audiences the chance to witness the unfolding artistic expression of ordinary people -- our neighbors, coworkers, people who live in our community -- people who have crafted their personal narratives in our monthly workshops.  Our season opens with a special show, the Urban Tellers  Invitational. Every Invitational is a non-competitive opportunity for people who have worked with Portland Story Theater previously to expand their story crafting skills. We've invited these fine tellers: Jack Schwab, Angela Hahn, Matt Haynes, Beth Rogers, Maura Conlon-McIver, and Aaron Hartling.
Bridges October 26, 2013 March 22, 2014 May 31, 2014	Bridges is our new series modeled after our popular Urban Tellers but with a focus on social justice. This first season, the theme is race relations. Bridges will bring together people from different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to share their personal narratives, closing the gap between "us" and "them" by helping people recognize that there is no "them," only "us.”  We recognize that life is not completely rosy in the Rose City around the topic of race. Maybe you do, too. Our art has shown us that stories can build bridges. Be a part of this important new series. We want people like you, who have the courage to speak up and share their personal stories. Maybe you would like to be invited to tell your story? Find out how
Feature-Length Solo Shows     November 22 and 23, 2013   April 25 and 26, 2014	After five years, our Solo Series has grown out of the Singlehandedly Festival — in which an artist experiences our collaborative process as both creator and performer of a feature-length solo show. The fall show features Jeff Burke and the spring show features Amanda Starr. Each of these shows will also present the work of a visiting artist who is part of Portland Story Theater's Artist-in-Residence Program. You'll get to see artists who have worked with us extensively deliver compelling personal narratives that are fresh, spontaneous, and entertaining.
Shackleton’s Antarctic Nightmare   January 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 2014	Lawrence Howard is bringing back Shackleton's Antarctic Nightmare in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the fateful 1914 Voyage of The Endurance.  We know that many of your have been waiting for its return. This is an amazing story that never gets old. The photo montage will be on display. Typically our shows are 21+ but because of the historical relevance, we allow young adults 14+ to attend. "Fortitudine vincimus... By endurance we conquer."
Kiss & Tell Valentine’s Day The Alberta Rose Theatre February 14, 2014	Our Valentine's Day shows have been part of our repertoire since our inception and we are absolutely thrilled ot be performing Kiss & Tell this coming Valentine's Day at The Alberta Rose Theatre. It's a Friday night this year! So get your groove on and plan on spending Valentine's Day with Portland Story Theater. It's an evening of music, story, and laughter. Eric Stern will be our hose once again, along with some new guest artists, Kriya Kaping and Annie La Ganga. Tickets on sale soon through the fabulous Alberta Rose Theatre.
And in other news...  Portland Story Theater is in Artslandia again this year. Pick up a copy at one of our shows or at one of the performance spots around town. It's a guide to all things theater in Portland........... We believe that everyone has a story to tell. What's yours? Workshops start soon and we've still got space. Check the website for dates and then give us a call...........We're growing our Board and are delighted that Robyn Ridler Aoyagi of Tonkon Torp has joined us. Visit our website to see all the great people who make it happen........... And last but not least, your tax-deductible donations allow us to keep bringing you the kind of story theater experiences you love. It's so easy to give and it means so much to us.
May the narrative be with you! Lawrence, Penny, and Lynne	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 Photos by O'Dubhda, Scott Bump, Mike Bodine, Eric Lyness (c) Portland Story Theater