Our last show was 10/17/23
This month, we’re talking about those times in life where you just have to keep on keeping on. We’ll be spending October celebrating stories of triumph over life’s challenges, both big and small, with the theme “Against the Odds: Stories of Perseverance & Triumph.” Our line-up of superstar storytellers will come together to share tales of hardships overcome and battles won, proving that what doesn’t kill you really does make your stronger…whether that’s something huge like speaking your truth or a simpler, but still important frustration—like finding a bra that doesn’t suck. Join us Tuesday, October 17 at 7PM at Joe’s Pub in NYC for an evening of intergenerational community and wisdom that will leave you feeling empowered and inspired to take on life’s next hurdle! Tickets are on-sale now for the live show in NYC and for the livestream, accessible for viewers around the globe.
️Team 20s: Jay Délise (they/them) is a writer, theater artist, eater of grapes, and producer based in Harlem. They have performed at The United Nations, The Schomburg Center, and The Pulitzer Center. Their work has been highlighted around the world and in publications including Afropunk, Vagabond City, Glass Poetry Press, and Huffington Post. Their therapist once called them “The Great Disruptor.”
️Team 30s: Narie Foster was born to Thai and British-Canadian scientists who balked when she gave up a successful corporate career to pursue writing and performing. She's currently developing a solo show to debut at the faraway Adelaide Fringe. Previously, she studied engineering at Cornell, consulted at Bain, and co-founded fashion brand M.M.LaFleur.
️Team 40s: Rachel Dry is the editor of The Run-Up, a politics podcast from The New York Times. In eight years at The Times, she has held a variety of roles, most recently, Sunday Business Editor. She has performed comedy in New York and DC for more than a decade.
️Team 50s: Aida Zilelian is an American-Armenian writer, educator, and storyteller from Queens. She has been featured in Huffington Post, NPR's Takeaway, Poets & Writers, Kirkus Reviews, RISK! Radio Hour, and other platforms. All the Ways We Lied, her most recent novel, is slated for release this January.
️Team 60s: Stephanie Schroeder is a freelance writer and unionized nonprofit worker in NYC. She has written for The Guardian, The Advocate, and Brooklyn Magazine, among others. Stephanie is co-editor of Headcase: LGBTQ Writers and Artists on Mental Health and Wellness.
️Team 70s: Jeanne Wilkinson, an artist and writer sharing time between Brooklyn and Madison, WI, was a pioneering organic dairy farmer until returning to school, eventually getting an MFA in painting from Pratt Institute. Her artwork is now digitally-based; her art and writing are featured in many galleries and publications worldwide.
Hosted/created by Georgia Clark, author of Island Time, and others.
