By Nikeala Frederick Rabbit Box’s October show “Pride and Prejudice,” a collaboration with Athens Pride, gave voice to the Classic City’s LGBTQA+ community. Return emcee Tara Stuart fostered an environment of respect and support by making a point to ask each individual’s preferred pronouns and letting it be known that coming out is not simply …
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Rabbit Box: Pride and Prejudice
Join us October 9th for stories about coming out and finding community! Our storytellers for the evening include: Cameron Harrelson Lucy Ralston Morgan Henry Jean Arias G Stickney Elise Stangle David Ferguson
Metamorphosis
by Nikaela Frederick "Metamorphosis" is defined in Webster’s as a striking alteration in appearance, character or circumstances. This was a fitting theme for the first Rabbit Box of 2019 on Wednesday, January 9th. Ryder Crosby, a local business owner and memorable storyteller who shared his own story of transformation in the Rabbit Box “Skin Deep” …
Feliz Navidad! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year, Y’all!
by Nikaela Frederick DJ’ed by Athens Latin and emceed by state representative Deborah Gonzalez, the special holiday edition of Rabbit Box was a riveting smorgasbord, as the theme suggests. To start the night off, host Deborah Gonzalez asked the audience to join her in singing the popular tune “Feliz Navidad.” Her inviting presence and relatable …
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The Best. Book. Ever.
The Athens-Clarke County library welcomed the Rabbit Box community to its auditorium for an intimate storytelling event.
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 …
