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Speaking of Dad
Monday, May 21, 2007 |
A tribute to fathers, including stories both touching and hilarious.
Featuring Jerry Kroll,
Christina Allison,
Joe Velasco,
and Sage Parker Lang. |
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Tales from the New Yorker
Magazine
Monday, April 30, 2007 |
A night of wit and wisdom from stories that debuted in one of America's
greatest sources for new fiction. Featuring
Allison
Coutts-Jordan, Henry
Brown, Ed Romine,
Devin Scott and
Charles de L'Arbre. |
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Speaking of Baseball
Monday, March 26, 2007 |
A night to celebrate, and occasionally poke fun at, America's greatest
pastime. Featuring
Irwin Appel,
Leslie Gangl Howe,
Suzi Bodine, Tom
Hinshaw and Tony
Miratti. |
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Tales of Romance
Tuesday,
February 13, 2007 |
Just in time for Valentine's Day, this is a perfect night to celebrate
love in its many forms. Including readings from
Faline England,
John Fink,
Dan Gunther
and T.C. Boyle. |
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Speaking of Humor
January 22,
2007 |
A night of nothing but laughs--what could be better than an evening of
fun and silly stories? Featuring the talented storytelling voices
of Joe Spano,
Robert Lesser,
Rudolph Willrich,
and George Backman. |
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Stories from the
Edge September 22 & 23,
2006 |
An exciting and insightful night of storytelling intended for mature
audiences. Featuring the honest, original an astute
storytelling voices of
Joe Treasure,
Susan Chiavelli,
John Luca, and
Saral Burdette.
Susan Chiavelli's story is read by
E. Bonnie Lewis. |
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An Afternoon with Lynn
Mamet
August
27, 2006 |
playwright, screenwriter, novelist & short story author,
currently Supervising Producer and writer on the hit CBS series The
Unit. The afternoon includes an interview by David
Starkey (host of The Creative Community), brief readings from his work,
and audience questions. |
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An Afternoon with Andrew Klavan
July 30, 2006 |
crime/suspense novelist whose work includes Don't Say a
Word and True Crime. The afternoon includes an
interview by David Starkey (host of The Creative Community), brief
readings from his work, and audience questions. |
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An Afternoon with Barry Spacks
June 25, 2006 |
Poet Laureate of Santa Barbara. The afternoon
includes an interview by David Starkey (host of The Creative Community),
brief readings from his work, and audience questions. |
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Speaking of T.C. Boyle May 22, 2006 |
a night of nothing but T.C. Boyle, including stories from his latest
collection, Tooth & Claw. Starring
Joe Spano,
Charles de L'Arbre,
Joseph Velasco,
Julie Pearl
and T.C. Boyle |
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Families on Family
April 24, 2006 |
a selection of stories about families, with a twist--some of the
performers are family. Starring
Irwin Appel,
Susan Appel, and
Saral Burdette. |
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Reflections on a
Wedding Cake
March 24, 2006 |
a group of great authors were given an assignment--to write a story where
a wedding cake appears at least once--these stories are the result.
Starring Christopher
Lloyd,
Annabeth Gish,
Faline England,
Dan Gunther,
and James Read. |
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Tales from the South
February 27, 2006 |
tales from our great southern storytelling tradition.
Starring Christina
Allison, Rudy
Willrich, George
Backman, and
Charles de L'Arbre |
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Speaking of Humor January 23, 2006 |
a night of nothing but laughs--what could be better than an evening of
fun and silly stories? Starring
Tom Hinshaw,
Rich Hoag,
Nancy Kawalek, Tony
Miratti, and Robert
Lesser. |
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Holiday Chestnuts
December 9 & 10, 2005 |
Our popular Christmas show returns with readings by
Tony Miratti and
Ed Romine! Tony
performs Santaland Diaries by
David Sedaris and Ed
brings to life The Christmas Memory by
Truman Capote. |
Twice Told Tales
in collaboration with
the Robin Cox Ensemble
October 28, 29 & 30, 2005 |
Speaking of Stories teams with the Robin Cox Ensemble to
present a unique performance, combining talented musicians and
actors. Fairy tales-modern and classic-take on a new life when
they are set to original music composed by
Robin Cox.
Starring Irwin Appel,
Matt Tavanini and
Katie Thatcher.
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Speaking of
Sci-Fi
September 16 & 17, 2005 |
Superman, Flash Gordon, Mysterious Traveler, and
X Minus 1. Starring
Devon Bell,
Hunter Bodine,
Jon Koons, and
Chris Turner. |
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An Afternoon with
Beverlye Hyman
Fead
August 28, 2005 |
author of I Can Do This:
Living With Cancer, Tracing A Year Of Hope |
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An Afternoon with
Santa
Barbara Authors
July 24, 2005 |
Susan Chiavelli, discuss their writing,
careers, and the experience of having their stories performed
by Speaking of Stories
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An Afternoon with Thomas
Steinbeck
June 26, 2005 |
screenwriter and novelist. The afternoon includes an
interview by David Starkey (host of The Creative Community), brief
readings from his work, and audience questions. |
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Speaking of
Non-Fiction
May 23, 2005 |
an evening of true stories. Starring
Rudy Willrich,
Saral Burdette,
Jennifer Shepard,
Ed Romine, and
Irwin Appel. |
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Santa Barbara
Authors
April 18, 2005 |
stories by local authors in the Santa Barbara community.
T.C. Boyle,
Jay Thomas,
Susan Keller, and
Julie Pearl. |
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Irish Stories
March 21, 2005 |
stories from and about Ireland. Starring
Christina Allison,
George Backman,
Charles de L'Arbre
and Joe Spano |
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Speaking of Ron
Carlson
February 21, 2005 |
an evening dedicated to the writings of Ron Carlson. Starring
Geraint Wyn Davies,
Ron Carlson,
Nancy Kawalek,
Henry Brown and
James Read.
Musical interludes by
Konrad Kono. |
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Speaking of
Humor
January 24, 2005 |
an evening of nothing but laughs! Starring
Suzanne Bodine, Tom
Hinshaw, Tony Miratti,
Sylvia Short and
Robert Lesser. |
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Speaking
of Sci Fi November 12 & 13, 2004
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an evening of classic radio plays on a
science fiction theme, with live on-stage sound effects. Starring by
Eric Davidson,
Faline England,
Megan Hickey,
David Miller, and
Jason Uliasz.
Live sound effects by
Chris Turner.
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Speaking of Family
May 24, 2004 |
Family was the theme for tonight's entertainment with stories ranging
from touching to hilarious, incorporating the work of Santa Barbara
Authors, Barbara Parker Robinson and
John F. Luca.
Starring Karyl Lynn
Burns, James O'Neil,
Christina Allison,
Richard Jones,
E. Bonnie Lewis
and John F. Luca. |
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April in Paris
April
26,
2004 |
this evening's stories were based in and around the
magical city of light.
Starring Meredith
McMinn, Will
McFadden, Eric
Davidson, Richard
Hoag, and Jeff Mills. |
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Point
& Counterpoint March 22nd,
2004 |
an evening of sweet and bittersweet tales performed by a wealth of
home-grown talent in Allison
Coutts-Jordan, Faline
England, John Fink,
Nancy Nufer & Rudy
Willrich.
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A
Night of Mystery February
16, 2004 |
with an appearance by critically acclaimed Author, Sue
Grafton.
Also starring Joanna
Barnes, Charles
de L'Arbre, Sage
Parker and Don
Margolin. |
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Twists & Turns
January 26th, 2004 |
featured the work of local Authors, Joyce Perrin and the late, Bert O.
States. Starring
Saral Burdette,
Simon Williams,
Jerry Kroll, George
Backman, Gretchen
Evans, and Brian
Hansen.
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Holiday Chestnuts
December 8, 2003 |
headlined by Jay
Thomas alongside local performers, Tony
Miratti, Jon
Koons, Katie
Thatcher, Christina
Allison and the musical talent of Konrad
Kono.
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Sus Narrativas
November 21 & 22, 2003 |
Sus Narrativas our Spanish language program,
featured performances by
Leo Cabranes-Grant who also directed this production,
Luis Moreno and
Melinda Yao.
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May 19, 2003 |
Joe Spano of Hill Street Blues and NYPD Blue fame headlined
the cast in the final show of the season with Rudy Willrich,
Susan
Keller and newcomers, Jerry Kroll and
LaFern Watkins.
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April 28, 2003 |
TV & Film legend, Anne Francis returned to our stage to star in this
performance.
Also starring Henry Brown,
Nancy Kawalek,
and Edward Giron. |
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March 24, 2003 |
David Rasche from the hit movie, Just Married, lead this
performance alongside John Carlos
Frey, Julie
Pearl, Tony Miratti and
Karin delaPena.
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February 24, 2003 |
Kevin Dobson of Kojak and Knots Landing fame starred with
Pamela
Bellwood, Harry Lennix,
Kevin Kearns and
Mark
Bennington.
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January 20, 2003 |
Reading from her latest novel, Standing in the Rainbow, Fannie
Flagg headlined alongside, George Backman,
Rae Allen,
Robert Lesser and
Heidi Harrison.
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Holiday
Chestnuts December 9, 2002 |
Holiday Chestnuts & Some Surprises this year starred Linda
Gray and Geraint Wyn
Davies.
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Sus Narrativas
November 22 & 23,
2002 |
Sus Narrativas featured Santa Barbara Film Festival Pheonix
Prize winner (2002) -
John Carlos Frey together with performances by
Leo Cabranes-Grant who also directed this production, Carlos Velasco,
Luis Moreno and
Melinda Yao.
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Speaking of Jazz November 3, 2002 |
Speaking of Jazz was presented in conjunction with KCLU and was a
fusion of music and narrative based on the theme of Jazz under the
Musical Direction of Peter Clark.
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Speaking of Fathers June
15, 2002 |
Speaking
of Fathers was presented in collaboration with and as a benefit
for the Fatherhood Coalition. Tim
Matheson, Gordon
Clapp, James
Read, Aaron
Kipnis and John
Densmore created a powerful ensemble for this celebration of fathers.
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May 20,
2002 |
Christina
Pickles starred along with Speaking of Stories' favorites
Rudy
Willrich and Nancy
Kawalek for this final performance of the 2002 season.
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April 22,
2002 |
Speaking of Stories presented a very special
performance as a tribute to the Henrietta Marie slave ship exhibit tour
arriving in Santa Barbara. Robert
Guillaume lent his talents for this unique ensemble event.
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March
25, 2002 |
Both George
Gaynes and Louise
Latham headlined this 2002 Season Performance performing alongside
Karin delaPena.
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February 25, 2002 |
Speaking of Stories 7th season began with Actor David
Rasche headlining.
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December 3, 2001 |
Our Annual Holiday Chestnuts and Some Surprises!
starred author T.C. Boyle and actor
Anthony Zerbe.
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May 21,
2001
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Speaking of Stories closed the 2001 season with a host of favorites including Rudy Willrich and
George
Backman together with Karin delaPena.
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April 16, 2001
Pictures! |
Speaking of Stories was proud
to present John Cleese in a sold out show of Fine Actors Performing
Great Short Stories.
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March 19, 2001 |
Speaking of Stories 2nd
installment in the 2001 season was a huge success as local actors read
delightful stories.
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February 19, 2001 |
Speaking of Stories began the
2001 season with a bang, as Anne Francis joined the cast in presenting Fine
Actors Performing Great Short Stories.
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December 4, 2000 |
Speaking of Stories' annual
Holiday Chestnuts & Some Surprises, starring Jill Eikenberry
& Michael Tucker at the Lobero Theatre.
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November 12, 2000 |
Speaking of Stories celebrated
Jewish Book Month with Elliott Gould via video and other selected
readings accompanied by live music.
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September 23, 2000 |
United with KCLU, Speaking of
Stories presented Jazz & Blues: Stories & Music.
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July
10, 2000 |
Speaking of Stories' Sus
Narrativas was a big success at Center Stage Theatre.
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May 15, 2000 |
Actress of stage and Screen, Christina
Pickles lead this evening's performance.
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April 10, 2000 |
An evening of stories performed by Lazer
Schlomkowitz, Laurel Barnett and Helena Hale.
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March 13, 2000 |
George
Backman, Josette di Carlo, Orlando Bonner and Joe Velasco brought
tales to life in March.
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February 21, 2000 |
Acclaimed Author Fannie
Flagg headlined the start of Speaking of Stories' 2000 season.
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December
31, 1999 |
Speaking Of
Stories celebrated the millennium (in English) also at the Santa
Barbara Museum of Art. |
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December
31, 1999 |
Speaking Of
Stories' holiday version of Sus Narrativas, (great family
literature in Spanish). Presented at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. |
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December 6, 1999 |
Second Annual
Speaking Of Stories' Holiday Chestnuts & Some Surprises,
featuring Emmy-winning actress Jane Seymour and James Keach.
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October
9th, 1999 |
Presentation,
in collaboration with the SB Symphony, to celebrate the life of St.
Francis of Assisi. 7:00pm at the Mission. |
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September
18, 1999 |
Santa Barbara
News Press (A New York Times Company) Books and Authors Festival,
featuring T. C. Boyle reading his own works. |
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September
9, 1999 |
Speaking Of
Stories Presentation at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art to celebrate
the Burghley House Exhibit. |
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September
8, 1999 |
Presentation to
400 students at Ventura's Moorpark College. |
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August, 1999 |
Presentation to
the Braille Institute. |
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August 17, 1999 |
Santa Barbara
City College Presentation and Workshop for faculty. |
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July 12, 1999 |
Sus Narrativas,
Spanish Language Presentation at Santa Barbara's Victoria Hall at 8:00. |
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June 7, 1999 |
Auditions in
Los Angeles for Caucasian and non-Caucasian actors and actors who are
fluent in Spanish. |
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May 10, 1999
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This evening's performance included the work
of critically acclaimed, Santa Barbara based Author, T.C.
Boyle.
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May 2 , 1999
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A Sunday afternoon of stories with Neil Simon
& others as a benefit performance for the Sylvia Gilbar Reading Fund.
Neil read selections from "Rewrites" and a work in progress.
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April 12 , 1999
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April's show presented stories read by Henry
Brown, George Castelle, Allison
Coutts and William York Hyde.
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March 15 , 1999
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Performers included George
Backman, Leslie Gangl, E.
Bonnie Lewis, Moira Quirk and Gloria Rossi.
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February 15 , 1999
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Screen legend, Joanna
Barnes kicked off the season reading Edna O'Brien's Long Distance.
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December 1998
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First Annual Holiday Chestnuts and Some
Surprises, this one as a tribute to Christmas Unity.
Starring Jeff Bridges, this was a warm and funny celebration of
the holiday season from the point of view of many different
cultures.
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October 1997
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An Evening of Stories of the Holocaust by Ida
Fink as a tribute to Anne Frank. A moving and provocative staged
reading of this remarkable survivor's extraordinary writings.
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July 1996
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A Pastiche Tribute to Henri Toulouse-Lautrec to
coincide with the Museum of Arts HTL exhibit. A fun hour of
stories, music, song, dance and slides depicting the time in
which Lautrec lived and painted.
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