Odyssey Storytelling

Creating Connections, One Story At A Time

  • Home
  • Events
    • Next Show
    • Upcoming Themes
    • Past Shows
    • Out in the Community
  • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Who We Are
    • Volunteer
    • News
    • Press
  • Tell A Story
    • Pitch A Story
    • Resources for Storytellers
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Sponsor
  • Contact

Friday, October 7, 2022 Odyssey Storytelling Presents: Insomia: Stories That Keep You Up at Night

September 13, 2022 By Steve Braun

Odyssey Storytelling Presents: Insomnia: Stories That Keep You Up at Night
Curated by Tony Paniagua
Produced by Roscoe Mutz
Friday, October 7, 2022 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM; Doors open at 6:45
Location: The Drawing Studio, 2760 N. Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716

Admission is $15.00. You can buy in advance at Eventbrite by clicking here.

Patreon members- Your current membership gets you in free; please make sure to notify us if you are attending.

Interested in donating to Odyssey: Zelle us using this email: odysseystorytelling@gmail.com

Awake again, no shut-eye or rest even though I try my best.
Insomnia, that dreaded companion.
Tried calming music, melatonin, and meditation- but all I get is aggravation.
Relaxing and breathing, no electronics, “highly-recommended” herbal tonics.
Yet insomnia has settled in, invisible and inescapable.
Will I ever fall asleep? How I long for one that’s deep.
Tired and fatigued once more, thanks again to that awful boor.

Storytellers include:

Ron Lancaster has been telling stories since he was three years old according to his mother who revealed that unfortunate incident with the missing cookies. Despite that scrape, Ron kept refining his stories to an ever-finer point until 1992 when he opened the first night club devoted to storytelling called the Storyteller Café in Los Angeles, and another one by the same name later in Mesa, Arizona. He is the author of five books including the ever popular
How I Helped Win World War II: Memoirs of a Five-Year-Old and his soon-to-be released “How to Buy Tires.”

Steven Braun first appeared on the Odyssey stage back in 2014, and was instantly hooked. Since then he’s worn many Odyssey hats, including storyteller, curator, website admin, and board member, but tonight he dons the most exciting hats yet, those of sound engineer and podcaster. Please join Steve in keeping fingers crossed that all goes well. Steve also enjoys writing, photography, and being married to and cooking for Phyllis. In his spare time, Steve works in public safety as a 911 emergency communications shift supervisor and tech coordinator.

Jerry (Che) Diaz is returning to the Odyssey Storytelling stage for the first time in over 5 years. Che’s history with the organization is full of moments that will forever be in their memory. Che has been an Old Pueblo resident since 1989, and when not telling stories, they can be found on other stages that include playing drums, advocating for those who are oppressed, and soon even trying their hand at stand-up comedy. Che has been alcohol and cigarette free since 2013 and helps others with their own addiction journey when asked to. Che strives to be a part of The Old Pueblo in ways that educate, entertain, support, and bring a light to all. Don’t be shy and say hi to Che anytime you see them out there, as they are always open to learn about new people. Heck, it might be turned into a future story you can enjoy.

Brian Taraz (AKA Satan) is almost 20 years in Tucson. Brian has been a local theater actor, a DJ at KTFT 99.1 FM, a vegan sausage salesperson, tile layer, and, for the last two and a half years, a full-time caregiver for his mom who had dementia. In Brian’s life there are two kids (older), an ex-wife, and currently, a cat. He turns 60 in November. His mom has moved on. Interesting times 🙂

 

Filed Under: Shows

Archives

Edie Jarolim
Molly McCloy
Carroll Hemingway
Eliza Weeks
Simon Donovan
Jennifer Nowicki Clark
Cynthia Meier
Mike Haggerty
Juliana Piccillo
Robert Ronquillo
Brian Taraz
Zay Hartigan
Nico Ratoff
James Austin's
Jerry Diaz
Josh Wheeler
Vanessa Zuber
David Ellis Dickerson
Megan Smithey
Ethel Lee-Miller
Sheila Wilensky
MichellePitot
Logan Mutz
Renate Schulz
Israel Gonzalez
Carolyn Langford Hussein Fort
Jim Lipson
Farzana Marie
Yola Gomez
Lata Nadig
Mari Herraras
100_7932
ElenaAcoba
Klara Wojtkowska
Bella Vivante
Ray Moody
Jayshiro Tashiro
Justin Lukasewicz
IMG_3299
Shanna Leonard
Lorna Soroko
Isaac Ruiz
May Hnin
Mohur Sarah Sidhwa
Adam Hostetter
IMG_3291
ERin Russ
Dan Horner
Matthew Jones
Kevin Lee Lopez
Terry Fraze
Tony Paniagua
Drew Cronyn
John Wakefield
Rob Zonfrelli
Monica Bauer
Glenda Bonin
David H. Levy
Bridget Magee
Lisannette Adelaida Dawson-Ruiz
Adria Elliott
IMG_3500
Merlin Spillers
Joellen Russell
Karlyn Bradley
Amy Weintraub
Will Clipman
Melanie Madden
Elizabeth Tilley
Bruce Blackstone
Ann Marie Clock
Georgette “George” Rosberg
Raúl Alcaraz Ochoa
Alison Davison
Sarah K Smith
Janet K. Miller
[Show thumbnails]

Watch videos of past shows here

Listen to our podcasts

Past shows

Out in the Community

Join Email List



Radical Act of Community Storytelling

A how-to memoir with a twist of advocacy written by Odyssey founder, Penelope Starr. Click here to find out more.

The radical act of community storytelling by Penelope Starr

Volunteer Opportunities

Click here to see a list of ways you can be part of the Odyssey crew.

Partners

Support community storytelling.  Contact us to become a sponsor.

facebookyoutube Donate-01

Odyssey Storytelling is a program of
StoryArts Group Inc.
P.O. Box 40422
Tucson Arizona 85717
www.storyartsgroup.org
Stories@Odysseystorytelling.com

ODYSSEY STORYTELLING: CREATING COMMUNITY ONE STORY AT A TIME

Site design by Julie Ray Creative | Privacy Policy | Copyright © 2023 | Odyssey Storytelling