
369 Monologue and Short Play Festival part 4: Get Up STAND UP
A late-night program of monologues and short plays built around "Get up, STAND UP!"—stories of inspiration, success, and survival against the odds. Expect a mix of voices from local authors and writers from around the world.
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An evening of monologues and short plays centered on “Get up, STAND UP!” with uplifting narratives of survival and success against the odds. Expect a mix of local and international writing presented in an intimate, community-minded performance format.

An evening of monologues and short plays centered on “Get up, STAND UP!” with uplifting narratives of survival and success against the odds. Expect a mix of local and international writing presented in an intimate, community-minded performance format.
An evening of monologues and short plays centered on “Get up, STAND UP!” with uplifting narratives of survival and success against the odds. Expect a mix of local and international writing presented in an intimate, community-minded performance format.

An evening of monologues and short plays themed around resilience and empowerment—stories of inspiration, success, and survival against the odds. Expect a mix of voices from local authors and writers from around the world.

An evening of monologues and short plays themed around resilience and empowerment—stories of inspiration, success, and survival against the odds. Expect a mix of voices from local authors and writers from around the world.
An evening of monologues and short plays themed around resilience and empowerment—stories of inspiration, success, and survival against the odds. Expect a mix of voices from local authors and writers from around the world.

A late-night stage program of short plays and monologues centered on resistance and speaking out, blending dramatic storytelling with urgent social themes. Expect a fast-paced festival format with multiple voices and styles in one sitting.

A late-night stage program of short plays and monologues centered on resistance and speaking out, blending dramatic storytelling with urgent social themes. Expect a fast-paced festival format with multiple voices and styles in one sitting.
A late-night stage program of short plays and monologues centered on resistance and speaking out, blending dramatic storytelling with urgent social themes. Expect a fast-paced festival format with multiple voices and styles in one sitting.

An intimate late-night storytelling salon where local tellers share perspective-shifting personal journeys and lessons learned. Expect laughter and grief in equal measure, with true-to-life narratives centered on cultural awareness and shared humanity.

An intimate late-night storytelling salon where local tellers share perspective-shifting personal journeys and lessons learned. Expect laughter and grief in equal measure, with true-to-life narratives centered on cultural awareness and shared humanity.
An intimate late-night storytelling salon where local tellers share perspective-shifting personal journeys and lessons learned. Expect laughter and grief in equal measure, with true-to-life narratives centered on cultural awareness and shared humanity.

Fast-paced mentalism and audience participation drive a late-night mind reading performance in an intimate parlor setting. Expect playful psychological misdirection, quick humor, and surprising reveals that blur the line between magic and intuition.

Fast-paced mentalism and audience participation drive a late-night mind reading performance in an intimate parlor setting. Expect playful psychological misdirection, quick humor, and surprising reveals that blur the line between magic and intuition.
Fast-paced mentalism and audience participation drive a late-night mind reading performance in an intimate parlor setting. Expect playful psychological misdirection, quick humor, and surprising reveals that blur the line between magic and intuition.

Sunday evening open mic with a sign-up list and a stage that welcomes all art forms, from spoken word and storytelling to music and performance. Doors at 5:30pm with drinks for purchase in a cozy parlor setting; ages 16+.

Sunday evening open mic with a sign-up list and a stage that welcomes all art forms, from spoken word and storytelling to music and performance. Doors at 5:30pm with drinks for purchase in a cozy parlor setting; ages 16+.
Sunday evening open mic with a sign-up list and a stage that welcomes all art forms, from spoken word and storytelling to music and performance. Doors at 5:30pm with drinks for purchase in a cozy parlor setting; ages 16+.

An immersive late-night storytelling performance that slips into a magical world of myth and fable, guided by mica sun. Expect intimate, narrative-driven theater with vivid characters and folkloric atmosphere.

An immersive late-night storytelling performance that slips into a magical world of myth and fable, guided by mica sun. Expect intimate, narrative-driven theater with vivid characters and folkloric atmosphere.
An immersive late-night storytelling performance that slips into a magical world of myth and fable, guided by mica sun. Expect intimate, narrative-driven theater with vivid characters and folkloric atmosphere.

A devilishly autumn themed literary night of poetry and prose with live readings and performance style storytelling. Expect spooky season vibes and intimate listening as Monday Hakala, Arielle Hebert, and Taylor Sykes take the mic late in the evening.

A devilishly autumn themed literary night of poetry and prose with live readings and performance style storytelling. Expect spooky season vibes and intimate listening as Monday Hakala, Arielle Hebert, and Taylor Sykes take the mic late in the evening.
A devilishly autumn themed literary night of poetry and prose with live readings and performance style storytelling. Expect spooky season vibes and intimate listening as Monday Hakala, Arielle Hebert, and Taylor Sykes take the mic late in the evening.

A contemporary storytelling performance of the Sufi love legend Layla & Majnun, blending Persian epic poetry, devotional mysticism, and desert-animist imagery. Expect romantic tragedy with Garden of Eden symbolism and Shakespearean echoes in an art-gallery setting.

A contemporary storytelling performance of the Sufi love legend Layla & Majnun, blending Persian epic poetry, devotional mysticism, and desert-animist imagery. Expect romantic tragedy with Garden of Eden symbolism and Shakespearean echoes in an art-gallery setting.
A contemporary storytelling performance of the Sufi love legend Layla & Majnun, blending Persian epic poetry, devotional mysticism, and desert-animist imagery. Expect romantic tragedy with Garden of Eden symbolism and Shakespearean echoes in an art-gallery setting.

Fast-paced improv comedy built from audience suggestions, with quick-fire scenes, songs, and game-style challenges. The night crescendos into a fully improvised musical with spontaneous characters, plot twists, and on-the-spot vocals.

Fast-paced improv comedy built from audience suggestions, with quick-fire scenes, songs, and game-style challenges. The night crescendos into a fully improvised musical with spontaneous characters, plot twists, and on-the-spot vocals.
Fast-paced improv comedy built from audience suggestions, with quick-fire scenes, songs, and game-style challenges. The night crescendos into a fully improvised musical with spontaneous characters, plot twists, and on-the-spot vocals.

A late-evening guided session to rekindle adult imagination through creative prompts, reflective exercises, and gentle discussion. Designed for personal growth in a calm, intimate setting that supports curiosity and emotional insight.

A late-evening guided session to rekindle adult imagination through creative prompts, reflective exercises, and gentle discussion. Designed for personal growth in a calm, intimate setting that supports curiosity and emotional insight.
A late-evening guided session to rekindle adult imagination through creative prompts, reflective exercises, and gentle discussion. Designed for personal growth in a calm, intimate setting that supports curiosity and emotional insight.
A staged play reading that balances laugh out loud humor with an emotional coming of age story about a teen living with a rapid aging condition. Expect character driven scenes and sharp dialogue in an intimate room setting.
A staged play reading that balances laugh out loud humor with an emotional coming of age story about a teen living with a rapid aging condition. Expect character driven scenes and sharp dialogue in an intimate room setting.
A staged play reading that balances laugh out loud humor with an emotional coming of age story about a teen living with a rapid aging condition. Expect character driven scenes and sharp dialogue in an intimate room setting.

Original storytelling and poetic musings from local narrative artists Tom Jeffords and Andy Collins, with guest performers sharing never before heard pieces. Expect an intimate, variety show style night centered on spoken word and creative discovery.

Original storytelling and poetic musings from local narrative artists Tom Jeffords and Andy Collins, with guest performers sharing never before heard pieces. Expect an intimate, variety show style night centered on spoken word and creative discovery.
Original storytelling and poetic musings from local narrative artists Tom Jeffords and Andy Collins, with guest performers sharing never before heard pieces. Expect an intimate, variety show style night centered on spoken word and creative discovery.
Spontaneous character work and extended improvised scenes bring unpredictable humor to an intimate theater setting. Expect a playful comedy night built around unscripted performance and quick-witted storytelling.
Spontaneous character work and extended improvised scenes bring unpredictable humor to an intimate theater setting. Expect a playful comedy night built around unscripted performance and quick-witted storytelling.
Spontaneous character work and extended improvised scenes bring unpredictable humor to an intimate theater setting. Expect a playful comedy night built around unscripted performance and quick-witted storytelling.

Late-night stand-up open mic where local comics test fresh bits, crowd work, and punchlines in an intimate bar-style room. Fast-paced sets and a rowdy, after-hours vibe make it ideal for night owls.

Late-night stand-up open mic where local comics test fresh bits, crowd work, and punchlines in an intimate bar-style room. Fast-paced sets and a rowdy, after-hours vibe make it ideal for night owls.
Late-night stand-up open mic where local comics test fresh bits, crowd work, and punchlines in an intimate bar-style room. Fast-paced sets and a rowdy, after-hours vibe make it ideal for night owls.

Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.

Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.
Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.

A staged reading of David Lindsay-Abaire’s contemporary comedy, delivered with fast laughs and actor-forward storytelling. Expect a lively, low-tech theater vibe centered on sharp dialogue and ensemble timing.

A staged reading of David Lindsay-Abaire’s contemporary comedy, delivered with fast laughs and actor-forward storytelling. Expect a lively, low-tech theater vibe centered on sharp dialogue and ensemble timing.
A staged reading of David Lindsay-Abaire’s contemporary comedy, delivered with fast laughs and actor-forward storytelling. Expect a lively, low-tech theater vibe centered on sharp dialogue and ensemble timing.

Traditional music and spontaneous acoustic jams create a welcoming space for musicians and listeners to gather, play together, and connect through a weekly community session.

Traditional music and spontaneous acoustic jams create a welcoming space for musicians and listeners to gather, play together, and connect through a weekly community session.
Traditional music and spontaneous acoustic jams create a welcoming space for musicians and listeners to gather, play together, and connect through a weekly community session.

Cozy evening story time surrounded by resident cats in a whimsical black cat themed space. Expect a relaxed, intimate vibe that blends gentle feline hangout time with spoken tales and community mingling.

Cozy evening story time surrounded by resident cats in a whimsical black cat themed space. Expect a relaxed, intimate vibe that blends gentle feline hangout time with spoken tales and community mingling.
Cozy evening story time surrounded by resident cats in a whimsical black cat themed space. Expect a relaxed, intimate vibe that blends gentle feline hangout time with spoken tales and community mingling.

A 1940s-style Christmas Eve radio broadcast springs to life as a small ensemble voices dozens of characters with microphones and live sound effects. George Bailey’s Bedford Falls journey unfolds through fast-paced theatrical magic and nostalgic holiday charm.

A 1940s-style Christmas Eve radio broadcast springs to life as a small ensemble voices dozens of characters with microphones and live sound effects. George Bailey’s Bedford Falls journey unfolds through fast-paced theatrical magic and nostalgic holiday charm.
A 1940s-style Christmas Eve radio broadcast springs to life as a small ensemble voices dozens of characters with microphones and live sound effects. George Bailey’s Bedford Falls journey unfolds through fast-paced theatrical magic and nostalgic holiday charm.