UnBound Year-Round: Fall Story Cabaret!

We are the stories we tell.

An evening of personal stories hosted by Touchstone Ensemble Member and professional storyteller Mary Wright. Like the long-running New York City (and beyond) spoken-word event, “The Moth”, this live storytelling performance features local professionals and an open-mic portion. Story Cabaret celebrates life the way we live it — in all of its complexity — and encourages us to speak from our hearts and to listen to each other.

Our theme for the evening is 3 out of 4. 3 out of 4 can be interpreted in many ways! Here are just a few: 

• A waltz
• Measuring cups, or spoons
• The empty chair at the table
• Getting a 75% on a test
• Learning fractions
• Counting off in gym class
• Blood types
• A great name for punk rock band
• The chambers of the heart

And our Featured Tellers are Khalid Taylor and Catherine Moore.

Khalid Taylor, is an Afro-Latine gender-expansive teaching artist, documentary songwriter, and teaching artist whose work centers on amplifying voices from historically marginalized communities. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Narrative Medicine at Columbia University exploring how collaborative, narrative-centered documentary songwriting can support individual and communal health.

Catherine Moore, is an educator and storyteller who has been bringing stories to life with her students at Moravian Academy upper school for nearly 20 years. She has academic degrees from Lehigh University, Northwestern University, and Oxford University. An active member of the National Storytelling Network, her The Story Doctor persona works with youth to discover and delight in the power of stories as medicine.

WHAT TO EXPECT

PROGRAM: The program runs approximately 2 hours. The first hour features invited guest storytellers telling original, true, personal stories based on the theme, followed by a 5 minute break, and then the Open Mic portion of the evening begins. There are 10 slots available for sign-up in the open mic portion. Open Mic stories should be 5 minutes or less in duration.

TICKETS: Tickets for this performance are Pay-What-You-Will.

FOOD & DRINK: Fresh baked goods and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Beer and wine are permitted for BYO.

VENUE: Godfrey Daniels Coffee House, 7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

PARKING: There is nearby street or lot parking (here’s a link to Bethlehem parking options).  We recommend the South New St. Garage (324 S. New Street), which is a 5 minute walk to the venue.

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: Godfrey Daniels is wheelchair accessible; however, please note that the restrooms are not. Touchstone strives to create an environment where all members of our community, of all abilities, feel welcome. Please contact (610) 867-1689 or via email at touchstone@touchstone.org in advance to request assistance.