Trapped in a holding pattern at work, Chuck McConnell realized that something had to change. He set a new

course, in an unexpected direction, and enroute

rediscovered his greatest strengths. Chuck McConnell served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine before settling in Portland in 2010. When not telling his own stories, he works as a mediator - listening to the stories of others. And when words just won’t do, he plays old-time and bluegrass fiddle.

Urban Tellers DECEMBER 2, 2016

CHOOSING THE WAY FORWARD

Chuck McConnell live at The Fremont Theater in Portland, OR

Portland Story Theater, hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy

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MAY THE NARRATIVE BE WITH YOU.

Kristin Schroeder’s story is about the dissolution of a Sangha (spiritual community) and the redemption of redefining God. But she keeps her sense of humor close by her side, recognizing that her hairdo is sometimes mistaken for a chinchilla.

Urban Tellers DECEMBER 2, 2016

CHOOSING THE WAY FORWARD

Kristin Schroeder 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.

Urban Tellers July, 2017

FROM FOLLY TO FORGIVENESS

Lynn Fitch live at The Fremont Theater in Portland, OR

Portland Story Theater, hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy

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This story is about the folly of youth, when you often lack good sense, understanding and foresight, and how long the road can be to forgiveness. Lynn has had a long and successful career as a fundraiser, but now as she embarks on the second half of her life, she is embracing the role of an eccentric, fierce-with-age gardener and sometimes storyteller.

When we’re preparing for a big event, we make a plan. But what if things don’t go as planned? What happens next? Kate Ristau, a folklorist and author, has a plan. She’ll tell you all about it. Her middle grade book, Clockbreakers, is also featured at Wordstock this year. You can find out more about her work at Kateristau.com.

Urban Tellers NOVEMBER 4, 2016

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

Kate Ristau 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.

Gigi discovers how to break the curse of a family secret.

Gigi Rosenberg is a writer, performer, and artist coach. Her writing has been published by Seal Press and Psychology Today and she’s performed at Seattle’s On The Boards and been a guest commentator on OPB. Her book, The Artist’s Guide to Grant Writing, is now in

its fourth printing. Tonight’s performance is dedicated to

her grandmothers: Ruth and Sonia. Visit gigirosenberg.com

Urban Tellers NOVEMBER 4, 2016

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

Gigi Rosenberg 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.

Jamie Shanahan, who uses her maiden name as her pen name, works for three dogs named Moo, Pup Pup and Potato. Her secret talents include juggling and making Key Lime pie. This story is about how opposites attract, and it ends - as all comedies do - with a wedding. Find out more about Jamie at jamierosehoughton.com/

Urban Tellers NOVEMBER 4, 2016

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

Jamie Houghton 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.

Jessica is a poet, novelist, and owner of the award- winning company MehtaFor: Writing and Editing. She’s a member of the Cherokee Nation, a yoga teacher and founder of the Get it Ohm! karmic yoga movement, and teaches writing workshops around the country. You can get her latest poetry collection Orygun at tayenlane.com/orygun or her novel The Wrong Kind of Indian at bookstores and Amazon.

Urban Tellers NOVEMBER 4, 2016

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

Jessica Mehta 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.

This is a road trip tale about fallibility, aimlessness, misdirection, and a nasty man. It’s also about friendship, nachos, and tumbleweeds.

Rachel is a fried food aficionado, and loves jumping into cold bodies of water.

Urban Tellers NOVEMBER 4, 2016

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

Rachel Miller-Howard 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.

Lynne Duddy is a storyteller who creates captivating stories that draw listeners into the realm of real life. Founder of Portland Story Theater, Lynne draws from her rich repertoire of personal experience to create narrative programs for people from all walks of life. She also coaches individuals and conducts workshops in storytelling throughout the Pacific Northwest. Into The Mist is a story about her relationship

with her father.

ON THE ROAD SERIES August 25, 2016

Lynne Duddy live in Port Orford, OR

Portland Story Theater is hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy

pdxstorytheater.org

MAY THE NARRATIVE BE WITH YOU.

Lawrence Howard is a storyteller, an armchair adventurer, an authority on the Heroic Era of Antarctic Exploration, and the self-proclaimed but undisputed Barbecue King of Nassau County, New York. He also knows hundreds of dirty limericks and will recite them at the drop of a hat. The Night On The Island is a tale of youthful yearning and one boy's search to discover the purpose of his life. It's also about learning how to paddle a canoe, and geese flying south, and a fearsome lightning storm.

ON THE ROAD SERIES August 25, 2016

Lawrence Howard live in Port Orford, OR

Portland Story Theater is hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy

pdxstorytheater.org

MAY THE NARRATIVE BE WITH YOU.