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This story is about a journey of healing that led her into the Columbian jungle. Nada is a painter, sculptor, and big-time adventurer. www.nadabrahm.net/ Urban Tellers, October 14, 2014 DUALITY Nada live on stage at Alberta Abbey for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com

This story takes a look at the unique relationships we have with our grandparents who, unlike our parents, can provide a powerful link to our personal sense of family history. Frank has been—among other things--a survey crew member, a construction site go-fer, a bookstore owner, a studio and wedding photographer, and a bridge tender. He recently retired from a teaching position at Mt. Angel Seminary where he was variously addressed as Doctor, Professor and Father. Urban Tellers, October 14, 2014 DUALITY Frank Engel live on stage at Alberta Abbey for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com

It’s not easy being a “truthteller” and this story shows you why. Lynne loves the work with Portland Story Theater and is so pleased to share this story with all of you tonight. Urban Tellers Invitational, September 13, 2014 METAMORPHOSIS Lynne Duddy live on stage at Alberta Abbey for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com

Once a respectable grant writer, Leigh has become—thanks to Portland Story Theater—a story addict. She joins us tonight to share her story about how a lowly waitressing job turns into a big lesson about the kindness of strangers. She lives in the Columbia Gorge with her husband, son and chien lunatique. Urban Tellers Invitational, September 13, 2014 METAMORPHOSIS Leigh Hancock live on stage at Alberta Abbey for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com

Sometimes you take a job for the money but in the end, that is not what ends up being the most important thing you take away. Penny has been a Puppeteer in the Portland area for over 12 years. She also loves baking, gardening and spending time with her dog, Whinney Pooh. Urban Tellers Invitational, September 13, 2014 METAMORPHOSIS Penny Walter live on stage at Alberta Abbey for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com

We all know that shit happens, but we can't help wondering why. Was it fate? Or random chance? Why, why, why? Lawrence Howard is a husband, a father and an armchair adventurer who is exceedingly happy to be on this side of the grass. Urban Tellers Invitational, September 13, 2014 METAMORPHOSIS Lawrence Howard live on stage at Alberta Abbey for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com

An American succumbs with little resistance to the real Parisian underground. Eric, best known as the founder of Vagabond Opera, is launching a new creative project, Hungry Opera Machine. Catch him and Annie Rosen of Hungry Opera Machine at the September 18th Art Spark (FREE) at the Alberta Abbey 5-8PM. Urban Tellers Invitational, September 13, 2014 METAMORPHOSIS Eric Stern live on stage at Alberta Abbey for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com

This is a raucous and totally true tale of what can happen when you return to the wild world of romance as a modern dating novice. Kriya Kaping has had an exciting career specializing in the telling of stories through public outreach, multimedia production, and performance. She comes from a long line of storytellers, who instilled in her a deep appreciation for the power of shared story to transcend the individual and connect us together in community. She appreciates the continued opportunity to learn from and work with the amazing artists of Portland Story Theater. Urban Tellers Invitational, September 13, 2014 METAMORPHOSIS Kriya Kaping live on stage at Alberta Abbey for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com

This is a story about a young man who is thrust into a very harrowing situation and comes out all the better for it. Jeff has been the owner of Hipbone Studio for 27 years. Urban Tellers, July 12, 2014 BECOMING Jeff Burke on stage at Hipbone Studios for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com

With a song in his heart, a New Orleanian escapes the disaster of Hurricane Katrina and finds himself in the magical wilderness of Oregon. Daniel received his theatrical training at Circle in the Square Theater School in NYC and has "trod the boards" in theaters across the country. He's thrilled to be doing his second story with Portland Story Theater. "Laughter is always the best medicine." Urban Tellers, July 12, 2014 BECOMING Daniel LaForce on stage at Hipbone Studios for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com

No one will remember what you said, they will not remember what you did, but they will always remember how you made them feel. One life transition, two taped ankles, and three months too soon is the tale of how even the shortest of friendships can impact you for a lifetime. Currently in grad school getting a MA in counseling at Lewis & Clark, Phillip has been working with youth and adults for over ten years. Through several different roles he has found his passion in helping others and hearing their stories. Passionate about the environment, spirituality and people, Phillip is blending his talents in education to focus on hospice care, ecopsychology, and the art of telling stories. He finds it an honor to be sharing for the first time with you tonight. Urban Tellers, July 12, 2014 BECOMING Phillip Schlachter on stage at Hipbone Studios for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com

Steve’s story tells of his childhood love of baseball and how it set the stage for a life of becoming, learning, and eventually loving. Steve has been fortunate to be part of leadership teams for several healthcare organizations in his career, still being coached by colleagues in the art of leadership with integrity…… Urban Tellers, July 12, 2014 BECOMING Steve Parker on stage at Hipbone Studios for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com

Angela is a slightly introverted and frighteningly analytical writer and educator with a questionable past and a propensity for over-sharing. She is currently earning an M.Ed in Humane Education with the goal of creating a more just, compassionate and sustainable world through radical authenticity and the power of connection. This is the story of her lifelong search for belonging — and learning that community is what you build for yourself. Urban Tellers, July 12, 2014 BECOMING Angela Bailey on stage at Hipbone Studios for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com

Denna tells a story of young love, missed opportunities, and the power that fear has to steal away our dreams. Denna has worked at OHSU as a Director of the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center for the past 7 years, and is currently launching her own training and consulting business in mindfulness and facilitating transformational change. Urban Tellers, June 14, 2014 HELLO GOODBYE Denna Vandersloot on stage at Hipbone Studios for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com

Angie shares her memory and experience of her brother’s final weeks, and the impossible task of saying goodbye. Angie is a freelancer, bartender, landscaper and artist. For nearly a decade, Angie has been teaching at Portland Community College in the graphics design department. Urban Tellers, June 14, 2014 HELLO GOODBYE Angie Martorana on stage at Hipbone Studios for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com

Lena Moon is a practitioner of the healing, performing and culinary arts. She also is a mediator and a relationship tender. The more she opens herself to the magic of life, the more she is amazed by the profound magic that imbues everyday life. In this story we find out what happens when we connect the power of our intention with the authentic heart of our inner child. Urban Tellers, June 14, 2014 HELLO GOODBYE Lena Moon on stage at Hipbone Studios for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com

In this story we get a passenger’s seat view of starting over on a shoestring. Gina Starling has a passion for playing piano and has moved her grand piano from Portland to Montana to Portland to Texas and back to Portland. She loves communication that exposes depth and emotion of the mind and heart: How you think about what you think about, and why. Gina is currently writing a memoir. Urban Tellers, June 14, 2014 HELLO GOODBYE

Cole is a critical, skeptical, closeted optimist, a greedy, self-centered, avoidant love-bug, a fearful ninja. She works as a corporate healer but was recently struck with a bad case of wanderlust that derailed her life. She once rode a devil through the desert and she lived to tell the tale. Urban Tellers, June 14, 2014 HELLO GOODBYE Cole Struhar on stage at Hipbone Studios for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com

An avid dance/drama camp attendee as a child, telling with Portland Story Theater tonight marks Lilly's onstage debut as an adult. She tells a story about the relics of a past relationship and the memories they evoke. Urban Tellers, June 14, 2014 HELLO GOODBYE Lily Harris on stage at Hipbone Studios for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com

Wendy is a New York transplant who enjoys living large as a clown, an actor, and a teacher of the Alexander technique in Portland. This is a coming-of-age story about waking your true spirit, honoring your love for the sweeter side of life, and saying good-bye to everything else. (wendyallegaert.com) Urban Tellers, May 10, 2014 THINGS MY FATHER NEVER TOLD ME Wendy Allegaert on stage at Hipbone Studios for live storytelling with Portland Story Theater Hosted by Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard www.portlandstorytheater.com