St. Paddy's 2017

LUCK OF THE IRISH

Beth Rogers live at The Fremont Theater in Portland, Oregon

Portland Story Theater, hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy

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Beth Rogers, "Ms. Rogers' Neighborhood"

Growing up with a strong sense of "Irish Catholic Beliefs,” sometimes you've got to forge your own path. Beth grew up in Penn Hills, a suburb of Pittsburgh in the 1970's and 80's. She lives in Portland with her husband of 25 years and 2 amazing kids.

A recovering Catholic, Lynne still carries the hope of being saved from the gritty struggle of life by blind faith or by magic. Brigid – saint and

goddess -- has always inspired her to live boldly.

St. Paddy's March 10, 2017

LUCK OF THE IRISH

Lynne Duddy live at The Fremont Theater in Portland, Oregon

Presented by Portland Story Theater

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Sometimes even the fiercely independent and eminently rational face the need for a new source of wisdom. Amy recounts the startling discovery that she could not, in fact, solve every problem herself. Although she embraces the chaotic joy of parenting her two boys, her daily dose of big data analytics in corporate finance and risk provides a well-earned break. Amy is a native Oregonian and suppressed nomad.

Urban Tellers® May 5, 2017

LOST & FOUND

Amy Clemons Körmendy live at The Fremont Theater in Portland, Oregon

Portland Story Theater, hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy

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Philip immigrated to the United States for love at age 22, with absolutely no career plans. He got inspired by a TV program and it changed his life direction drastically. He has realized the dream of a better life enriched by purpose and meaning.

Urban Tellers® April 6 & 7, 2017

WE ARE ALL FROM SOMEWHERE

Philip Lund live at The Fremont Theater in Portland, Oregon

Portland Story Theater, hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy

pdxstorytheater.org

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Since childhood, Yashar has tackled issues of identity. Most importantly, he is coming to grips with the empowerment that comes through owning a label. Yashar is currently Operations and Development Manager at Portland Story Theater and volunteers with local and international nonprofits.

Urban Tellers® April 6 & 7, 2017

WE ARE ALL FROM SOMEWHERE

Yashar Vasef live at The Fremont Theater in Portland, Oregon

Portland Story Theater, hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy

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Lily came to America with limited skills in English. In her journey from ESL classes at PCC to graduating with high honors from Lewis & Clark College, she discovered something about herself that had been long suppressed, and she is here to share it with you.

Urban Tellers® April 6 & 7, 2017

WE ARE ALL FROM SOMEWHERE

Ningsih-Waldman live at The Fremont Theater in Portland, Oregon

Portland Story Theater, hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy

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Zahra is a mother of three and a Public Health Educator with a passion for community development and social justice. People always say, “It is just politics; don’t take it personal.” But for my family the current political climate is very personal! In this heartfelt story Zahra gives us a glimpse of her struggle for self-identity in a world that continues to try to fit her into pre-defined boxes.

Urban Tellers® April 6 & 7, 2017

WE ARE ALL FROM SOMEWHERE

Zahra Akubar live at The Fremont Theater in Portland, Oregon

Portland Story Theater, hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy

pdxstorytheater.org

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After an accident, Daniel, as a young man, goes through the ups and downs of the healing process through alternative means. In addition to being a theater artist, he considers himself to be a "mystic" traveler, being led to one lesson after another. Daniel has lived in Portland for the last eight years and is absolutely thrilled to be sharing his fourth story with Portland Story Theater

Urban Tellers® March 3, 2017

TURNING POINT

Daniel LaForce live at The Fremont Theater in Portland, OR

Portland Story Theater, hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy

pdxstorytheater.org

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Sukita has been making beauty out of mud for her livelihood for the last 17 years. This muddy girl shares a story of beauty that took courage to find.

www.sukita.com

Urban Tellers® March 3, 2017

TURNING POINT

Sukita Crimmel live at The Fremont Theater in Portland, OR

Portland Story Theater, hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy

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There are times when life's journey opens to allow us to touch the tender places and wash the pain of the past with the rains of new beginnings. Amanda founded Speaking the Unspeakable® and teaches effective communication to inspire courage and empower lives.

www.speakrain.com

Urban Tellers® March 3, 2017

TURNING POINT

Amanda Rain live at The Fremont Theater in Portland, OR

Portland Story Theater, hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy

pdxstorytheater.org

MAY THE NARRATIVE BE WITH YOU.