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.
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
Recipient of a multi-year award from the Cultural Development Fund at NYC Department of Cultural Affairs 2023
SELECTED PRESS & AWARDS
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