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The Stories from 2009-10 Season
The Stories of Your Life, March 13 (Out of the Box Series)
Each life reshapes the world a little, sometimes a lot. This program, featuring astounding stories drawn from the obituaries of common and uncommon people, will inspire you to revive and share the stories that only you can tell.
Performed by the ensemble cast of Rachel Fowler, Kurt Rhoads, Melissa Ortiz & Jake Walker.
Nothing Ventured..., April 18 (Always on Sunday Series)
A SPOILED MAN by Daniyal Mueenuddin, read by Shishir Kurup
When just a little happiness is too much to ask for. Story sponsored by Pam & Sonny Wiegand
A PIECE OF PIE by Damon Runyon, read by Dylan Baker
True Love among the calories.
SUMMARY JUDGEMENT by Jay McInerney, read by Becky Ann Baker
You can't blame a girl for trying.
ANTIHEROES by George Saunders, read by Sam Gregory
In a democracy everyone should have a right to superpowers.
"A Spoiled Man" and "Antiheroes" originally published in The New Yorker.
No Holds Barred, May 16 (Always on Sunday Series)
SORRY FUGU by T.C. Boyle, read by John Rubinstein
Moments of culinary divinity.
THE LEGEND OF PIG-EYE by Rick Bass, read by Jonathan Nichols
Everyone wants to be the best at something.
A DOLLAR A DAY by Abbott & Costello, read by Kathy Brady and Randy Moore
These wage negotiations make derivatives look simple.
Randy Moore sponsored by Jack & Sophie Walker
Earlier in the Season...
Nobody Likes a Smartass, September 26 (Out of the Box Series)
In Collaboration with the Lighthouse Writers
Sponsored by SCFD
YOU'RE UGLY TOO by Lorrie Moore, read by Rachel Fowler
A weekend in the life of one witty, difficult, brittle and fascinating woman.
BULLET IN THE BRAIN by Tobias Wolff, read by Frank Corrado
Good manners can save your life.
A MESSAGE BY THE SARGE by Kendal Muse, read by Elgin Kelley
Winner of the Lighthouse Writers' short story contest
A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND by Flannery O'Connor, read by Lauren Klein
You really never know what's just around the corner.
Story sponsored by Tom Carlock & Rich Schirrmacher
"You're Ugly Too" Copyright © 1989 by Lorrie Moore. First appeared in The New Yorker. From LIKE LIFE (Vintage). Used by permission of Melanie Jackson Agency, L.L.C.
Teetering at the Edge, October 25 (Always on Sunday Series)
Sponsored by Diana & Mike Kinsey
IN BLACK by David Schickler, read by Kathy Chalfant
The winds of compassion at hurricane force.
THE POSSIBILITY OF EVIL by Shirley Jackson, read by Jane Welch
Everybody needs a purpose in life.
SILVER BULLET by James Alan McPherson, read by Robert Gossett
Confliction in the grassroots.
Robert Gossett sponsored by Ann Corrigan & Kent Rice
I HATE MY PURSE by Nora Ephron, read by Candy Brown
Learning to dramatize while you accessorize.
"In Black" Copyright 2001, David Schickler. First appeared in Kissing in Manhattan.
Everybody Wants to be a Rock Star, November 14 and 15 (Out of the Box Series)
In Collaboration with the Buntport Theater Company
LITTLE STONES, LITTLE PISTOLS, LITTLE CLASH by Jacob Rubin,
performed by the Buntport Theater Company.
Happily Ever Aftering with the ultimate cool band.
Copyright © 2008 by Jacob Rubin. Used with permission of The Wylie Agency LLC.
Making Merry, December 13 (Always on Sunday Series)
Sponsored by Les Crispelle & Glenn Tiedt
THE GIFT OF THE MAGI by O. Henry, read by Mahira Kakkar
Love that "looks not with the eyes but with the mind."
Story sponsored by Aris Sophocles
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS by Kenneth Grahame, read by Randy Moore
At holiday time there really is no place like home.
Story sponsored by Jill & Lee Richman
VERA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE by Arnold Bennett, read by Jacqueline Antaramian
All I want for Christmas is.......exactly what I want.
Story sponsored by Anne Dupont
ANOTHER CHRISTMAS CAROL by P.G. Wodehouse, read by Jamie Horton
Egbert Mulliner's best holiday dinner ever.
Jamie Horton sponsored by Margaret & Bob Barber
Story sponsored by Stephanie & Edward Harvey
What People Are My People?, January 16 (Out of the Box Series)
In
our highly mobile and diverse society, claiming your personal cultural
roots can be quite a struggle, especially if you have more than one
cultural heritage.
LAUGHING WITH MY MOUTH WIDE OPEN by Gwendoline Yeo, read by Gwendoline Yeo
Gwendoline Yeo sponsored by Madie Gustafson
As Time Goes By, February 21 (Always on Sunday Series)
Sponsored by Peak Asset Management
GABRIELLA, MY HEART by Cristina Henriquez, read by Nick Sugar
A tender love story about not living happily ever after.
Nick Sugar sponsored by Wendy & Michael Handler
THE DEBUTANTE'S RETURN by Jay McInerney, read by Jeanne Paulsen
After a lifetime of being a perfect lady, Sybil Teasdale takes those white gloves off in style.
Story sponsored by Richard Robinson & Nina Saks
IN THE REIGN OF HARAD IV by Steven Millhauser, read by Aaron Serotsky
A gifted artist pursues his vision into infinity.
CHANGES IN THE MEMORY AFTER FIFTY by Steve Martin, read by John Hutton
Of course this will never happen to you or me...well maybe to you, but NEVER to me.
Story sponsored by Cathy & Truman Anderson
"In the Reign of Harad IV" and "Changes in the Memory After Fifty" originally published in The New Yorker.
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