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On July 9, 10 and 11, The Stoop’s first ever live radio show will feature old-time comedy sketches from our friends at the Baltimore Improv Group, performances from Caleb Stine and the Brakemen, along with local musicians ellen cherry, The 5th L, and Arty Hill, and, of course, the true, personal tales The Stoop is famous for. Storytellers include “The Wire’s” Clarke Peters, First Lady Katie O’Malley, actress Rain Pryor, former “The Simpsons” writer Larry Doyle, and more! Raconteuses Jess Henkin and Laura Wexler have convinced Aaron Henkin of The Signal on WYPR-FM to host the show—and WYPR will broadcast it on Friday, July 17th at noon and 7 p.m.; and Friday, July 24th at noon and 7 p.m., on 88.1 FM.
7 p.m. Cocktails and Live Music by
Caleb Stine and the Brakemen
8 p.m. Show
CENTERSTAGE
700 N. Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Advance Tickets Recommended
THREE SHOWS ON THREE NIGHTS: July 9, 10, 11
General admission seats, $20
Purchase Online or call 410-332-0033
Storytellers
JULY 9: Larry Doyle Author of "I Love You, Beth Cooper"; former "Simpsons" writer
JULY 9: Harriet Lynn producer, Heritage Theater Artists' Consortium
JULY 9: Brian Wendell Morton City Paper political columnist and sleight of hand artist
JULY 9: Lauren Bender assistant teacher, artist, twin, and co-director of Narrow House, a publisher of avant-garde poetry, literature, and literary recordings
JULY 9: Susan Kim writer
JULY 10: Katie O'Malley First Lady of Maryland
JULY 10: Jon Aaron teacher
JULY 10: Wayne Larrivey teacher and theater director
JULY 10: Sheri Booker poet, ex-funeral home lady
JULY 10: Amanda Krotki content editor, The Baltimore Sun
JULY 11: Rain Pryor actress
JULY 11: Clarke Peters actor on "The Wire"
JULY 11: Pamela White Circuit Court judge
JULY 11: Michael Ziccardi law clerk
July 11: Kelly Meekins genetic epidemiologist
Monday / September 14, 2009
First Times: Stories of holding your nose, taking the plunge, and living to tell about it
Seven storytellers get seven minutes each to tell tales of first jobs, first time away from home, and first time….er…well….you know!
7 p.m. Cocktails and Live Music
8 p.m. Show
CENTERSTAGE
700 N. Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Advance Tickets Recommended
*6-show season ticket package, $90
*Individual show tickets, $20 each
*Tickets available online only until 9/01/09
Purchase Online or call 410-332-0033
Monday / November 02, 2009
Kitchen Confidential: Stories about cooking, eating, and assorted food issues
Seven storytellers get seven minutes each to tell tales of “Big Night” style masterpieces, waiting tables, and unholy cases of heartburn at the family dinnertable.
7 p.m. Cocktails and Live Music
8 p.m. Show
CENTERSTAGE
700 N. Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Advance Tickets Recommended
*6-show season ticket package, $90
*Individual show tickets, $20 each
*Tickets available online only until 9/01/09
Purchase Online or call 410-332-0033
Monday / December 14, 2009
The Stoop Extreme Holiday Show: Stories of the best, worst, and most memorable celebrations and conflagrations
Seven storytellers get seven minutes each to spin stories of holiday heaven and hell.
7 p.m. Cocktails and Live Music
8 p.m. Show
CENTERSTAGE
700 N. Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Advance Tickets Recommended
6-show season ticket packages, $90
Individual show tickets, $20
Tickets available online only until 9/1/09
Purchase Online or call 410-332-0033
Monday / February 22, 2010
What we talk about when we talk about race: Stories of being black, white, and in between in Baltimore
Seven storytellers get seven minutes each to tell how race has colored, shaped, and affected their lives in Baltimore. In partnership with Open Society Institute—Baltimore.
7 p.m. Cocktails and Live Music
8 p.m. Show
CENTERSTAGE
700 N. Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Advance Tickets Recommended
*6-show season ticket package, $90
*Individual show tickets, $20 each
*Tickets available online only until 9/01/09
Purchase Online or call 410-332-0033
It’s not “Behind the Music”—it’s “Behind the Muse.” Seven storytellers get seven minutes each to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the mixed-up and messy process involved in birthing new artistic life forms.
7 p.m. Cocktails and Live Music
8 p.m. Show
CENTERSTAGE
700 N. Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Advance Tickets Recommended
*6-show season ticket package, $90
*Individual show tickets, $20 each
*Tickets available online only until 9/01/09
Purchase Online or call 410-332-0033
Monday / June 07, 2010
Under the Influence: Tales about drinking, beer goggling, and various walks of shame
Seven storytellers get seven minutes each to tell tales of the antics, adventures, and embarrassments that accompany over-indulging.
7 p.m. Cocktails and Live Music
8 p.m. Show
CENTERSTAGE
700 N. Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Advance Tickets Recommended
*6-show season ticket package, $90
*Individual show tickets, $20 each
*Tickets available online only until 9/01/09
Purchase Online or call 410-332-0033