The Phoenix
Details January 14
Show

The Phoenix:
Stories about Rising Up from the Ashes and Do-Overs

Town Danceboutique

Doors 6:30PM / Show 8PM
  • Jan 14th, 2014 at 8:00 PM - Tickets
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Named the “gold standard” in storytelling by the Washington Post, voted one of the top 3 open mics in DC by the Washington City Paper, and nominated for the 2012 DC Mayor's Arts Awards for Innovation in the Arts, SpeakeasyDC is one of the most well-known and respected storytelling organizations in the country. Our monthly stoytelling series -- our first program -- has been taking place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month in Washington, DC since 1997. Over the years, we've added tons of other shows and events, but our monthly show remains SpeakeasyDC's backbone.

Tonight's show, like all of our shows, will feature a mix of eight to ten first-time storytellers and regulars, who will take the stage to share their twist on the night's theme.  You'll hear a wide range of stories covering everything from surviving divorce to hyper-critical teenagers; from overcoming wild betrayal to offensive misspellings of your last name; and from living through crazy rejection to humiliating acts of drunken a-cappella.

*Note* - seating is first-come-first-served. Arriving before 7:15 increases your chances of getting a seat. You may bring food in, but no outside beverages. We often have the DC BBQ Bus parked out front. 

Click on the CAST tab to see who will be in the show.

The Phoenix

Washington, DC

Tuesday January 14th, 2014 Doors 6:30PM / Show 8PM
  • 6:30 - 8:00pm

    Pre-Show Schmoozing

    Find a seat, buy a drink at the bar, bring food in or purchase it at the food truck usually parked out front. Food is permitted, but drinks must be purchased at the bar. 

  • 8:00 - 9:00

    First Half of Show

    Five storytellers perform their take on the night's theme with a 7-8 minute true story. 

  • 9:00 - 9:10ish

    Intermission

    Get your intermission drink special (announced before the break). 

  • 9:10 - 10pm

    Second Half of Show

    Sit tight because there are always four to five more storytellers after the break. 

  • 10pm - ?

    After-Party

    Sometimes we coordinate an after-party and all are welcome. If something's going on, we'll announce where we are going from the stage before the end of the show. 

Videos

Videos

A sample of stories told on the SpeakeasyDC stage (not necessarily directly related to tonight's show). Get a taste of what to expect at SpeakeasyDC storytelling shows and classes.

Cast

Cast

Rebecca Armendariz

Storyteller
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James Calebrese

Storyteller
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Todd Doane

Storyteller
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John Donvan

Storyteller
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Carol Joynt

Storyteller
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Elissa Laura

Storyteller
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Elizabeth McCain

Storyteller
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Brad Podliska

Storyteller
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David Preznuk

Storyteller
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Martha Whitty

Storyteller
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Press

Press

SpeakeasyDC has been covered in some of the most respected news outlets in the Washington area including the Washington Post, The Washingtonian, DC Magazine, and The Washington City Paper. Read a sample here. 

  • Where

    Town Danceboutique
    Town Danceboutique 2009 8th St, NW Washington, DC 20009
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