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 …
RB62: Holidazed
December 13, 2017 “Holidazed” by Marci White For this special holiday show, our MC Brad Smith wished everyone a merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah and joyous Kwanzaa. Brad's warm and welcoming spirit added a great energy to the show. Rebecca McCarthy told about her engineer father and how he was “good at many things” but not …
RB61: An Unquiet Mind
Nov, 8, 2017 "An Unquiet Mind" by Marci White Rabbit Box collaborated with Nuci's Space this month to host "An Unquiet Mind," a show devoted to stories about coping with mental illness. Nuci's Space's mission is to prevent suicide. "With a focus on musicians, Nuci's Space advocates for and helps to alleviate the suffering for …
RB60: Masquerade
"Masquerade" at Sandy Creek Park was a remarkable, transcendent night of stories. Under the starry sky, surrounded by the sounds of the forest, we heard from storytellers sharing their unique, authentic, hilarious and charming selves. John Rogers was our mellow Master of Ceremonies. Storytellers wore masks and costumes and brought along some props to share …
RB59: Toil & Trouble
September 13, 2017 "Toil & Trouble – Stories about Work" by Marci White Tim Denson ably did the honors as emcee for our show in honor of Labor Day – “Toil & Trouble.” Tim is an advocate for labor rights and in the past has worked as a cowboy, mental health counselor and touring musician, …
RB58: I Didn’t Sign Up For This
August 9th, 2017 "I Didn't Sign Up For This" by Sean Polite A rollicking Rabbit Box offering, "I Didn't Sign Up For This,” took place on Wednesday, August 9th, a pleasant, cool evening at The Foundry. The assortment of tales spanned juvenile rivalry, impossible missions, international goodwill, rashly taboo purchases, accident recovery, the slow and …
