Speaking of Stories 2019 Season
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Date & Time
Thu, Apr 11 10:00 AM
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751 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Speaking of Stories is pleased to announce our 25th season of performances, running February through May of 2019. The 2019 season will include 4 shows, Personal Stories February 24-27, Personal Stories II April 8-11, Nothing But Laughs April 28-29, and Celebration of Stories May 19-20 featuring performances by T.C. Boyle and Joe Spano. This will be a very special season, because in addition to being our 25th Anniversary it will also be our final season. After much deliberation we have decided that it is time to bring the series to an end. We are excited to present these final wonderful shows in celebration of 25 great years. Subscribe for all 4 shows or put together a package of 3. Both the February and April Personal Stories shows will actually have 2 bills of performers (Bill A and Bill B). You can chose one bill as your subscription show, and then add the second bill for just $20. Select an A-level Subscription with an assigned seat, or a B-level with open seating. Whatever works for you! Remember, being a subscriber comes with special privileges! Unlike single tickets, Subscriber tickets can be exchanged if your plans change. As a subscriber you receive a discount on any additional tickets you purchase. Subscriptions range from $69 to $112. Personal Stories 2019, February 24 through 27 An eclectic collection of original true stories performed by their authors. Performers range from accomplished professional actors to people appearing in front of an audience for the first time and as authors they include published, well established writers and others who are just beginning. Stories of love, sex, family, childhood misadventures and more. Your friends and neighbors have some wonderful stories to tell, dont miss being with us to hear them! Join us on the patio after each show to toast the actors with cookies and milk the perfect way to celebrate any great story. There will be 2 bills of stories, each program will be performed twice. If you purchase both bills, for the second bill your tickets will be just $20! Personal Stories II 2019, April 8 through 11 There were so many great stories to chose from that we could not fit them all into a single show, so we are doing a second set of shows! An eclectic collection of original true stories performed by their authors. Performers range from accomplished professional actors to people appearing in front of an audience for the first time and as authors they include published, well established writers and others who are just beginning. Stories of love, sex, family, childhood misadventures and more. Your friends and neighbors have some wonderful stories to tell, dont miss being with us to hear them! Join us on the patio after each show to toast the actors with cookies and milk the perfect way to celebrate any great story. There will be 2 bills of stories, each program will be performed twice. If you purchase both bills, for the second bill your tickets will be just $20! Nothing But Laughs, April 28-29 Stories to Tickle Your Funny Bone! Speaking of Stories continues its 25th season with a performance of hilarious stories. Great stories performed by talented actors. Join the performers after the show for complimentary cookies and milkbecause every good story should be toasted with cookies and milk! Performers to be announced soon. A Letter to My Grandson by Dave Barry Bar Mitzvah by Michael Bernard read by Michael Bernard The Don of the Dance by Karl MacDermott Leo Wouldnt Iron His Jeans by Jane Gawahl Odd Jobs by Stuart McClean Celebration of Stories May 19 & 20 featuring T.C. Boyle and Joe Spano Inspirational, funny, poignant and moving stories, a free for all of great stories performed by fabulous actors! Please join us after the shows on the patio for a special celebration to toast the final performances. Speaking of Stories by Saral Burdette read by Saral Burdette I Walk Between the Raindrops by T. C. Boyle read by T.C. Boyle The Blue Tree by Rick Bass read by Faline England Refresh, Refresh by Benjamin Percy read by Joe Spano TICKETS: A Level (reserved seat) 4 show $112 (Season plus Holiday Memories) 3 show $84 B Level (general admission) 4 show $92 (Season plus Holiday Memories) 3 show $69 Other than A Level season subscribers, all seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges. For all performances late seating is on a limited basis, or is not allowed at all once the performance begins. Please plan your arrival time accordingly.