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Episode 61 – Anniversary Apart

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We opened our ten-year anniversary season with a virtual tri-flip of stories from across the country. Listen now to hear about a picture-perfect day at Vacation Bible School gone wrong, a revealing trip down Death Road to the Amazon, and an evolving mother-daughter relationship.

We also asked our authors to present their answer to this question: “What are three objects that YOU from 10 years ago would be surprised to know hold such value for you now?”

Anniversary Apart Storytellers and No, YOU Tell It! Creative Team

Fun fact: These stories were performed via Zoom, but the recorded applause is from a No, YOU Tell It! show of yore. 

Anniversary Apart Stories:

  • “Watermelon ‘Sugar'” written by Chris Crowthers, performed by Gaby Martineau and directed by Kelly Jean Fitzsimmons
  • “Bolivia” written by Gaby Martineau, performed by Jenna Struble, and directed by Amanda Sisk
  • “Fifty” written by Jenna Struble, performed by Chris Crowthers, and directed by Amanda Sisk
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Watch “Anniversary Apart”

We wanted to take a moment and thank everyone who was able to come out to “Anniversary Apart” the first show of our ten-year anniversary season! It was truly incredible to hear those stories come to life and see such great performances from each of the storytellers. Click here for the show program.

Sad you missed? Good news! Watch the show here:

Congratulations to our trivia winners who will receive a donation in their name to Friends With Four Paws and a puppy named after them! And what a lovely chat we had afterward. What a way to kick off the year!

If you want, you can still make a $15 suggested tax-deductible donation in support of the series. Pay what and only if you can – more is always welcome! Click here to donate.

And lastly, save the date! Our next show will be in person at Culture Lab, LIC and live streaming on March 7th – stay tuned for more information.

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“Anniversary Apart” Program

Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

Show is tonight at 7 pm ET! If you haven’t already, register at nyti-anniversary-apart.eventbrite.com

The storytellers you are about to meet, met each other for the first time earlier this month and collaborated together to develop their true-life tales inspired by the theme “Anniversary Apart” on the page. Tonight they take the virtual stage to step into each other’s stories and experience perspectives and identities that are not their own.

Take a look at our storytellers.

Tonight’s Stories!

Watermelon “Sugar” written by Chris Crowthers, performed by Gabriela Martineau, and directed by Kelly Jean Fitzsimmons.

Bolivia written by Gabriela Martineau, performed by Jenna Struble, and directed by Amanda Sisk.

Fifty written by Jenna Struble, performed by Chris Crowthers, and directed by Amanda Sisk.

Donations

There is a $15 suggested tax-deductible donation in support of the series for tonight’s show. Pay what and only if you can – more is always welcome! Click here to donate.

Story Trivia

Pay careful attention because the show will end with a round of story trivia. Winners receive a $35 donation in their name to benefit Friends with Four Paws. Plus, a puppy named after you! 

Didn’t win a prize but want to donate to Friends with Four Paws? Visit their website friendswithfourpaws.org and follow them on social media @friendswithfourpaws

Thank you!!

Huge thanks to Noah Diamond, Amanda Sisk, and Timothy Lindner for all their work producing our third virtual show and for all their support as longtime alums and friends of No, YOU Tell It!

Shoutout to Jenn Wehrung for all her work volunteering with Friends with Four Paws and helping make tonight’s puppy prizes happen!

A Word from Kelly Jean

On a personal note, I’m excited to announce that this show also kicks off No, YOU Tell It’s 10-Year Anniversary Season. I created this series a decade ago and found purpose in helping people share in the stories that need to be told.

Switching stories to embody each other’s racial and cultural experiences in a live performance creates the kind of empathetic connections that are essential as we enter year three of this pandemic.

Want to support 10 more years? Here are 3 great ways:

  1. SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter for updates.
  2. SHARE the No, YOU Tell It! Podcast far and wide. Available on our website and your fav podcasting platforms.
  3. DONATE through our fiscal sponsor The Field. Plus, it’s tax-deductible.

All my love,
Kelly Jean Fitzsimmons

 

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Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

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Meet “Anniversary Apart” Storyteller Chris Crowthers

Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

Today is the adoption anniversary of our next storyteller’s dog, NILES, from our friends at Friends with Four Paws!

Come out (or log on, rather) to tomorrow’s show to play story trivia to support the #BettyWhiteChallenge and Friends with Four Paws where you’ll have the chance to have a puppy named after you! Click here to register. 

But first, meet our final “Anniversary Apart” storyteller, Chris Crowthers!

Chris Crowthers: Hailing from the midwest, Chris has now lived in NYC for 24 years.  He attended Indiana University and NYU: Tisch school of the Arts and had the opportunity to perform in several national tours, regional theaters and concerts and benefits in NYC.  Chris can be seen in commercials for Snickers, KIND Bars, and NYU Langone Health, as well as others. He now is a Fitness Instructor at Mark Fisher Fitness where he has the honor of training the most amazing humans on the planet.

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Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

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Meet “Anniversary Apart” Storyteller Gabriela Martineau

Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

Rehearsals begin tonight for No, YOU Tell It! “Anniversary Apart” – (click here to register) – each storyteller works with a theatrical director to help embody their partner’s story on the virtual stage. 

Let’s meet our next storyteller, Gabriela Martineau!

Gabriela Martineau is a Chicago-based actor, wedding planner, and creative. She has been acting for the stage most of her life but has never dabbled too far into the realm of writing, until now. Her other passion, wedding planning, started as a casual side business that has quickly turned into an exhilarating and dynamic small business. She continues to enjoy acting when possible, and what is acting if not storytelling? Gaby is very excited to be involved with this group, and can’t wait to show you all what stories we’ve got cooking!

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Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

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#BettyWhiteChallenge

Jan 27 2022 @ 7:00PM

On what would’ve been her 100th birthday, we’re honoring Betty White by supporting our friends at Friends with Four Paws for our upcoming “Anniversary Apart” show.

Winners of our story trivia on the 27th will receive a donation made in their name to this amazing organization & a puppy named after them!

Can’t wait till then to participate in the #bettywhitechallenge Give @friendswithfourpaws a follow and donate TODAY to honor Betty’s legacy and support animals in need.

Click here to register for the show!

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