Friday and Saturday May 8 and 9, 8 p.m
Hipbone Studio 1847 E. Burnside

Thanks to so many of you for attending The Bawdy Raconteur. We had sell-out attendance the last two nights and a good review in The Oregonian. We also raised a few hundred dollars for the First Unitarian Church.

On Friday and Saturday May 8 and 9, 8 p.m. at the Hipbone Studio 1847 E. Burnside, I’ll be telling a personal story woven through a traditional Magyar legend called The Myth of the White Stag – The Hunt for Place, Identity and Community. It’s part of the Singlehandedly Storytelling Festival. Each evening includes two storytellers. The May 9 evening features myself and superb performance artist Sharon Knorr in her telling of “Why Can’t I Marry the Cute Beatle?” May 8 includes my program plus iconoclastic storyteller Rick Huddle’s “Spent,” a brilliant portrayal of the current financial crisis. So, it’s two great shows each night for the price of one $12 ticket!

For reservations for any of the Singlehandedly shows contact Portland Story Theatre at: 503/793-5484 or reservations@PortlandStoryTheatre.com

Thanks for your interest and support. Hope to see you there!

About the White Stag

I believe that our personal stories are tied in with the oldest myths of our ancestors. The story of the White Stag is a legend about how the Magyar people found their homeland. It has also been a guide and source of inspiration in my own search for place, identity and community. The White Stag is a story about the power of a dream and the long, difficult journey over generations in making that dream a reality. I have tried to pay homage to my Hungarian and Irish ancestors by retelling this myth and weaving in a few threads of my own. WH

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