The Athens-Clarke County library welcomed the Rabbit Box community to its auditorium for an intimate storytelling event.
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Living Positive
“Living Positive” by Tara Stuart A collaboration with Live Forward (formerly AIDS Athens), the Rabbit Box: Living Positive show drew a crowd of 200 to the Foundry on September 12th. The evening's storytellers captivated the audience with their marvelous stage presence, spunk, and joie de vivre. Our emcee Riley Kirkpatrick provided heartfelt, thoughtful commentary for …
It’s the Law
“It's the Law” by Tara Stuart Joan Prittie — the quick-witted and charismatic Executive Director of Project Safe — graced the stage as mistress of ceremonies for Rabbit Box’s August show “It’s the Law.” The evening’s theme inspired first-hand accounts of defending, questioning, breaking, and taking steps toward changing laws in America and abroad. Through …
Skin Deep
June 27, 2018 “Anything Goes” by Patricia Tacuri With more than 250 in attendance on a sweltering July night, renowned and beloved local artist David Hale shared both his humor and his vast knowledge of tattoos to kick off an epic storytelling event. People told enthralling stories about their tattoos that encompassed a hilarious …
Anything Goes
June 27, 2018 “Anything Goes” by Patricia Tacuri The theme Anything Goes encompassed tales of hilarious vacation mishaps on three different continents, the freeing power of the word “NO,” healing emotional wounds through forgiveness, and timely stories of the enduring bonds between fathers and children. With more than 200 in attendance, our vibrant emcee Ashley …
Think Before You Move
May 9, 2018 “Think Before You Move” by David Noah Life the Griot was the emcee, and his positive energy lit up the Foundry! We all act without thinking sometimes, and the consequences can change our lives. The Rabbit Box storytellers told what happened in their own lives when they did or didn't think first. …
Roam Sweet Roam
April 11, 2018 “Roam Sweet Roam” Listeners were regaled with both harrowing and heart-warming tales of travel around the globe in a night of vicarious adventure. Emily Parker, who has her own globe-trotting pedigree, was our charming emcee for the night. Rhianna Hohbein kicked off the evening telling how, as a teen, she had crippling …
RB65: A Life Well Read
In March, Books for Keeps collaborated with Rabbit Box to present, "A Life Well Read." Emcee Rachel Watkins called it a "match made in heaven," noting that a good story can, "change your life; it can teach you empathy. It can give you direction and give you purpose." Eight bibliophiles took the stage to tell …
RB64: Duets
February 14, 2018 “Duets” by Patty Tacuri Andreana Williams and Celest Ngeve -- who perform together as African Soul -- were amazing and energetic MCs for our Valentine’s Day show called Duets that featured two people telling a story in tandem on the stage. The storytellers shared stories of harmonious and unexpected love, lifelong and …
RB63: Rising from the Ashes
January 10, 2018 “Rising from the Ashes” by Marci White Storytellers shared intense and marvelous stories at Rabbit Box's "Rising from the Ashes" at The Foundry this January. More than 250 people listened to moving accounts of trauma, shock, difficulty, despair, and conflict followed by healing, renewal or self-insight. The healing was assisted by some …
