Long Story Short: Catastrophe
Wednesday, June 12
Doors 6:30pm / Event 7pm
Location: 3S Artspace
Seated
Pay-What-You-Choose Starting at $15
What is a disaster? Is it the end of it all? Blowing it all to pieces? A sudden, terrible moment where you ask yourself, "How do I carry on?"
The ancient Greeks defined catastrophe as a sudden turn, a major change that forces people to shift direction. A personal catastrophe can be so destructive to the parts of us people can't see, even if the moment seems subtle to an outsider.
This show explores sudden and dramatic turns in our personal lives, whether it's an enormous loss, unwanted responsibilities, or dealing with news we didn't expect.
Guest host: Molly Meng
Featured storytellers:
Paul Doncaster
Kemetia Foley
William Saxe
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Charleen Thorburn
Gail Knowles
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About Long Story Short:
Long Story Short is not just a storytelling event. It’s an opportunity to share the funniest moments life brings us, the deepest human emotions, and the strangest day of your life with complete strangers. This bare-bones storytelling series, hosted by Beth LaMontagne, is free of pretense and over-rehearsed monologues. The show throws a mix of professional writers, performers, and average folks who have no public speaking experience whatsoever on stage with just a mic and a spotlight to tell a personal story based on that show’s theme. What makes Long Story Short unique is the off-the-cuff feel many of the stories have, including each show’s one open mic slot. A brave volunteer from the audience is selected at random and must take the stage in a moment’s notice to open the second half, — not even the host knows what’s going to happen.
Follow Long Story Short on Facebook: facebook.com/LSSat3S
Check out the LSS podcast: www.longstoryshortpod.com
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Long Story Short will be formatted for special radio programs on New Hampshire Public Radio in 2024!
A broadcast version of the all Long Story Short events will air as part of the “NHPR Presents” series, which aims to work with arts and culture nonprofit organizations across the state to bring similar community events to the air.
Going Solo NHPR Air Dates: Friday, July 5 at 7PM and Saturday, July 6 at 4PM.
Funded in part by a grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation - Rutman Family Fund.
3S Artspace is supported in part by a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Thank you to our year-round Lead Sponsors: AC Hotel Portsmouth, Katzman Contemporary Projects, MacEdge, and Raka.
