You’re never too old for a story. That’s what Baltimore Story Fest is counting on, as it comes to the Theatre Project from May 16 – 19.
Baltimore Story Fest is produced by Phill Good Stories, founded by Phill Branch who also serves as Baltimore Story Fest’s creative director. Branch is a storyteller who works in film, creative nonfiction and theater. He’s got a film streaming on PBS about the history of HBCUs, called “Hampton University: One of the Wonders of the World.” Branch is an award-winning documentarian and has an upcoming memoir due to be released by HarperCollins/Amistad in 2025.
Branch founded Baltimore Story Fest on the premise that all you need to take people on a journey is a mic, a spotlight, and a good story. Each evening will highlight the best and brightest storytellers in the Baltimore region. Every show will be unique as each night is curated by different storytelling producers.
Thursday, May 16 will feature “The Stoop Storytelling Series,” hosted by Jessica Henkin and Aaron Henkin.
“Everyone has a story. What’s yours? The Stoop Storytelling Series is a Baltimore-based live show and podcast that features “ordinary” people sharing the extraordinary, true tales of their lives.”
Friday, May 17 will feature “Perfect Liars Club: the storytelling interrogation show,” produced by Cara Foran and Pierce McManus.
“Four people tell a story. Three are true but one is a lie. Listen. Laugh. Interrogate. Vote. Can you spot the liar?”
Saturday, May 18 will feature “Mortified,” produced by Alex Hewett and Adam Ruben.
“Witness a night of adults telling stories about their lives by sharing their most mortifying childhood artifacts (diaries, letters, lyrics, poems, home movies) … in front of total strangers.”
Sunday, May 19 will feature “The Goode Practice presents: What I Learned in Therapy,” produced by Ronald Young Jr. and Tuere Ganges.
“Listen to stories that range from heartwarming to the absurd, as storytellers examine their experiences with therapy, healing, and wellness.
“The Goode Practice provides culturally aware and clinically responsive care to clients and offers services to expand the knowledge of therapists in the community. We are the premier practice for nurturing therapists who wish to deepen their expertise in working with clients of color, and gender and sexual minorities. We strive to provide a healing space for clients, staff, and community.”
Showtimes for each evening is 8 pm, and General Admission tickets cost $25.
Learn more about Baltimore Story Fest at the Theatre Project by clicking this link.
Purchase tickets to single performances or all four performances by clicking this link.
*Parking note:
The parking garage across the street from Theatre Project has been closed. If street parking is not available, we recommend the Fitzgerald Parking Garage, at the corner of Mt. Royal and Oliver Streets. It is about two blocks from the theatre and is adjacent to the Lyric. Click here for map & directions.
If using Google Maps to locate the theatre, please type in the address, 45 West Preston Street, Baltimore, MD for accurate directions.
