Tell Me More - Live Storytelling

19/05/2022

Unfortunately, Tell Me More, as we have known it for several years, will no longer exist in its current form at the Push Comedy Theater.

After two years of a global pandemic, hit or miss crowds, difficulty in finding storytellers and the financial difficulties that the theater was facing, Tell Me More was no longer feasible. We're sad to see it go, but not bitter. We are so thankful.

None of us got into running a storytelling show for the money. What motivated us was the experience of seeing each other's humanity. It's been said that sometimes in describing the incredibly specific, we are able to see something universally relatable. And I think that happened at every show.

There was one night where we had a storyteller drop out and, on a whim, we asked the audience if anyone had a story that they wanted to share relevant to our theme that night. There was one gentleman there who none of us really knew but who would be there, in the crowd, every month. He was always quiet and never said a word to anyone. That particular night, he got on the stage and grabbed the mic and told everyone about being a doctor at EVMS and spoke about the powerful moment of holding his newborn son for the first time.

I don't remember every detail of his story, but I remember that, when he came off that stage, it felt like he wasn't a stranger anymore. We got to see the world through his eyes. And every show was like that. Some times it was hilariously funny, sometimes people showed a raw part of their soul, but it was all amazing.

Thanks so much for the people who've come out over the years, especially some of the people who have graced the stage multiple times. It's been an honor to share the stage with you. And thanks Push Comedy Theater for giving us that stage.

I don't know if this show will find another place to call home, or maybe become a different podcast... or if this is it, but it's been a blast.

Also, thanks to James Roach and deb markham who have been around behind the scenes making things happen. It's been a blast working with you.

THANKS

-Brendan Kennedy

02/01/2022

Thanks again to our December storytellers. What a way to close out last year!

16/12/2021

Check out our storytellers! They're all ready to share their stories of danger. Join us 7 p.m. Sunday! It's going to be hot!!!!!

16/12/2021

Jeff Simmermon is gonna be at Tell Me More - Live Storytelling this Sunday. He's been featured on the Moth, This American Life, and he's a Norfolk native. Highly recommend you guys make it out.

https://fb.watch/9WWtElSM7P/

09/12/2021

I already have the possible promo images picked out! Vote for this month’s theme! https://poll.app.do/pick-a-theme-for-december-s-show
Poll closes tomorrow!

08/12/2021

Danger has taken the lead! Make sure to vote for the theme you think best: https://poll.app.do/polls/pick-a-theme-for-december-s-show/results

Poll closes Friday!

08/12/2021

29/11/2021

Help us out! We need a theme for our show on Dec. 19. November’s audience suggested three. Pick one or add one of your own.

Poll open through Dec. 10.

26/11/2021

You know him, you love him, now come see him this Sunday at The Push Comedy Theater as one of our storytellers for Tell Me More - Live Storytelling! Rick Krupnick has taken the stage for us in the past and every story he has shared with us has been extraordinary. Don't miss him as he shares a story for our Harvest show. Tickets only $5!

Rick Krupnick remembers being a 19 year old applying for a job in Paris.

17/10/2021

One more post! Part 2 of last month's show should have posted here Wednesday. It didn't. Here it is now... A survivor tells her story.

Tell Me More... Live Storytelling returns to the stage totally revived! (Part 2)

16/10/2021

Happy Saturday! For our final share before tomorrow's show, Tell Me More - Live Storytelling is proud to present a story from Vanessa Fleming! Vanessa has been all over The Push Comedy Theater stage as a performer, most notably as a member of Girlprov and short form and Harold teams. Come out to The Push Comedy Theater tomorrow night at 7PM to see Vanessa take the stage and share a personal story centered on the theme of "Fear." Tickets are only $5 and it's always a great time. Hope to see you there!

Vanessa Fleming makes it around the world to learn this one thing (or two).

15/10/2021

Today, I'm excited to share a Tell Me More - Live Storytelling story from one of my favorite people, Angel Sanchez. If you've been to the Push Comedy Theater, you've probably seen him kill it onstage in The Unusual Suspects, the Diversity Jam, and as a member of various Improvageddon and sketch teams. Come out this Sunday at 7PM and see him deliver another story, this time on the theme of "Fear." Tickets only $5! It's going to be great!

Angel Sanchez is no dummy despite failing the eighth grade. It’s possible that if you had the year he did, you wouldn’t have fared better.

15/10/2021

Get ready for a wild ride! Jessa Gaul is back!

Listen to her story from last month: https://www.tellmemorelive.org/podcast/revived-part-3-if-kenny-is-doing-it/

Tell Me More... Live Storytelling returns to the stage totally revived! Part 3: Jessa Gaul is back!.

14/10/2021

Tell Me More - Live Storytelling is back this Sunday at 7PM with a fresh batch of stories centered on the theme of "Fear." To whet your appetite, here is a story from Justin Kosch who will be joining us this Sunday. Justin is a stand up comedian, screenwriter and filmmaker. We're very excited to have him back on the stage with us for this show.

Sunday. 7PM. Push Comedy Theater. Only $5!

Justin Kosch got to 346 and decided to do something about it. It’s not that easy

11/10/2021

Tell Me More... Live Storytelling returns to the stage totally revived! In this episode, Brendan Kennedy and Ed Phillips get us rolling.

Tell Me More… Live Storytelling returns to the stage totally revived! Part 1: Brendan Kennedy and Ed Phillips.

20/09/2021

Take a quick moment to listen to Jessa's soundcheck joke.

https://soundcloud.com/tellymore-live/jessas-soundcheck-joke

Her levels were great!

17/09/2021

Story time! Today, we're happy to share a story from fabulous local artist Amanda Page Stephens. Amanda will be joining us this Sunday at The Push Comedy Theater for the return of Tell Me More - Live Storytelling. Check out her story from last time she took the stage and then come see her this Sunday at 7PM. Tickets only $5!

Once upon a time, Amanda Page Stevens’s father bought her a coat, and it lived with her through the punk scene of the ’90s.

16/09/2021

We have one of our favorite storytellers returning to the stage for Tell Me More - Live Storytelling this Sunday. Every time Jessa Elizabeth tells a story it's an event. I promise you don't want to miss what she brings this Sunday at The Push Comedy Theater. Please enjoy this story from the first time she shared with us. Show's at 7PM and only $5!

Jessa shares a story that includes a surprise “package” that she will never forget.

15/09/2021

It's the week of Tell Me More - Live Storytelling's return to the stage at The Push Comedy Theater! In honor of this, I'd like to share a story from the hilarious Edward Phillips. Ed is an accomplished stand up comedian, improv performer and teacher as well as a founding member of The Dumpster Dudes sketch and improv group ( ). This story is from the last time he took the stage to share a story and is excellent.
Come see Ed tell another story this Sunday at 7PM at The Push Comedy Theater. Tickets only $5!

Ed Phillips tells us about his Dad, who is really a dad’s dad.

14/09/2021

In honor of Tell Me More - Live Storytelling's return the stage, I'm proud to share the first ever story told for the show. Please enjoy this story from the incredible Laura Watkins and come see the show this Sunday at 7PM at the Push Comedy Theater!

Laura Watkins finds a night out gets a little more complicated than expected – especially once her bowels start to grumble.