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Pretty Good Stories is…
…stand-up for artsy people
…entertaining oversharing
…a series of one-person reality shows
…Castaway meets Oprah
…all coupled with some quirked up anthems, disquieting ditties, and tunes to tickle your mind
Hello folks! We are so excited to begin Season 2 of Pretty Good Stories in our new home at The Sound Room in Oakland, and we’re kicking it off with our most star-studded lineup yet! We’ll be bringing Pretty Good Stories to life every third Wednesday of even-numbered months. (On odd-numbered months, please check out the open mic awesomeness of StorySlam Oakland, also at The Sound Room.)
At PGS, Hosts Beau Ryder Davis and Tom Darci bring you a selection of the best storytellers from the Bay Area and beyond to present new and classic stories. Stories that make you laugh, cry, and feel like you just had a good meal, all held together by a musical guest.
So who will be telling the stories this month?
Corey Rosen has told stories all around the world. He is the face of the Moth in the Bay Area, the he hosts the Berkeley Moth each month, an accomplished improviser, storytelling coach, and author. His newest book, A Story For Everything, will be out in early December, and you can find out more at www.coreyrosen.com
Kay DeMartini grew up in Minnesota with 4 brothers. If surviving that wasn’t impressive enough, she is a Snap Judgement featured storyteller, a film & commercial actress, an improv teacher, a Moth winner, a standup comic, a story instructor at National Storytelling Festival and she’s produced Oakland monthly storytelling events for 10 years.
Our musical guest, Jon Smear, made his on-stage return to the Bay Area during our October show, and he’s back to delight our audiences with his signature songs of the quirky, for the quirky. Ask anyone at our last show, Jon brought the roof down (metaphorically) and we’re excited to watch him do it again at the Sound Room (hopefully still metaphorically).
Beau Ryder Davis has numerous Moth StorySlam wins to his credit, including a Grand Slam win. When not telling stories, he is performing comedy and selling little packets of seasoning. Tom Darci has a single Moth StorySlam win and is really hoping some of Beau’s winning ways rub off on him.
They created Pretty Good Stories to give the room for experienced storytellers to showcase longer, more in-depth stories. Some are funny. Some are moving. All are pretty good. Join us.
Please join us for this night of four stories told by expert storytellers, plus original songs from a live musician on the piano.
Beau and Tom are delighted to welcome David Rodriquez and Ruven Hannah to the Pretty Good Stories stage, along with singer-songwriter-musician Jon Smear, who will be playing a few of his songs, in addition to tying the evening together with music.
David recently appeared in a Moth Mainstage at the Herbst, and has 2 Moth GrandSLAM championships under his belt. He told his first story on stage to impress his date. They are now married. To what extent she was impressed continues to be litigated, but we are pretty sure you’ll come away impressed with his down-to-earth and vulnerable storytelling. Ruven is a dynamic storyteller, a Moth StorySlam winner, and has created several solo shows, including performing at the Solo Mio festival. Jon will join us on the grand piano, singing his original, quirky and insightful compositions. You do not want to miss this trio.
Beau Ryder Davis has numerous Moth StorySlam wins to his credit, including a Grand Slam win. When not telling stories, he is performing comedy. Tom Darci has a single Moth StorySlam win and is really hoping some of Beau’s winning ways rub off on him.
They created Pretty Good Stories to give the room for experienced storytellers to showcase longer, more in-depth stories. Some are funny. Some are moving. All are pretty good. Join us.
Pretty Good Stories comes to Berkeley!
Becky Lynn and Amy Bee join Beau and Tom for this edition of Pretty Good Stories. And we are thrilled to have them. Becky is a veteran of the Northern California comedy scene, as well as an experienced storyteller, with appearances at Redwood Nights and In a Nutshell and more. Amy is the co-creator of the In a Nutshell storytelling show in Sacramento, and also an accomplished writer. They are both amazing.
Please join us for this night of four stories told by expert storytellers, woven together by the amazing Don Doblados of E.S.C. on electric guitar.
Pretty Good Stories is a workshop for developing longer-form pieces. And for entertaining the heck out of everyone in the room. Join us.
Pretty Good Stories invades the Sound Room in a hybrid mashup collab with StorySlam Oakland.
Beau and Tom telling stories, along with amazing guests Keith Lowell Jensen and Kari Kiernan. PLUS Don Doblados of E.S.C. on electric guitar.
And… 5 open mic slots… and prizes… and the amazing food of The Sound Room.
Pretty Good Stories returns! In the Pavilion at Park Day School in Oakland.
Featuring your hosts Beau Ryder Davis & Tom Darci.
With very special guests Marga Gomez and Thomas Laymon. And the keyboard stylings of Kevin Gibson-Weinberger.
Pretty Good Stories arrives! In the Pavilion at Park Day School in Oakland.
Featuring your hosts Beau Ryder Davis & Tom Darci.
With very special guests David Rodriguez and JP Frary.
Also, snacks.
