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storytime

First established in 2017, storytime is meant to bring us all together through the communal art forms of storytelling and live music.

Each night has a unique host and musical guest who curate the theme and bring in new communities at each gathering. In between sets, audience members are encouraged to get up on stage and tell a story relating to that evening's theme, creating an authentic and powerful collective experience. The only rule is that the story is true!

Additionally, free writing workshops were offered to folx who cannot make it to the theater in person but still want to flex their storytelling muscles from home.

Previous iterations of storytime were held at venues across New York including Industry City Distillery, Starr Bar and Father Knows Best.

PRODUCTION HISTORY

Spring 2023 - the cell theatre - NEW YORK
LIVE EVENT - APRIL 17TH, MAY 15TH AND JUNE 19TH 2023
DIGITAL WRITING WORKSHOPS - APRIL 16TH, MAY 14TH AND JUNE 18TH 2023

Musical Guests Kathryn Allison, Eleri Ward, Amyra Leon

Hosts Xavier Reyes, Abby Feldman, and Ayla Sullivan

Workshop Facilitators Daniela Gonzalez y Perez, Danielle E. Moore, and Janelle Lawrence



SELECTED PRESS & AWARDS

Recipient of a multi-year award from the Cultural Development Fund at NYC Department of Cultural Affairs 2023

Recipient of a 3Play x IndieSpace Live Captioning/Translation Grant for Accessibility

2023 Best Juneteenth Events in NYC - TIMEOUT NEW YORK

A Marvelous Night of Music and Storytelling - STAGEBUDDY

Storytime with What Will the Neighbors Say? - THE FRONT ROW CENTER

The Neighbors Receive $15k From CDF as Part of 3-Year Funding Commitment - BROADWAYWORLD

Whisper in the Wings Episode 98 - STAGE WHISPERER PODCAST

Go Inside STORYTIME - BROADWAYWORLD

Free Events in Manhattan - NEW YORK LOCALS