Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Stories on Stage?
A: Stories on Stage is great actors reading great short fiction to a live adult audience. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts organization devoted to nurturing empathy and understanding among people by presenting popular local and national actors in dramatic readings of literature.
Q: What is a performance like?
A: A typical performance consists of three to four short stories, each read by a professional actor. Individual audience members report feeling as if the actors are reading a story expressly for them. Following the performance you will have the opportunity to meet the actors, artistic director and staff. Sometimes a program will focus on a social issue or subject of intense interest, such as disability, mental health, substance abuse, veterans, and science fiction.
Q: Who comes to Stories on Stage?
A: Stories on Stage is for people 16 years of age and older. We welcome an audience that is representative of our community, in other words, varied in race, age, culture and socioeconomic background.
Q: Does this kind of programming happen only in Denver?
A: Actors reading short stories to adults began in New York City in 1985. It proved to be so popular with audiences that performances are now broadcast on New York’s public radio and on National Public Radio. In the last 10 years, similar programs have been established throughout the country.
Q: What is the price of a ticket?
A: In keeping with our mission, we maintain an affordable price. Subscriptions range in price from $150 to $400. Single tickets are $22. Groups of 6 or more pay $20 per ticket. Our LoDough Program provides scholarships for individuals and organizations in need.
Q: What kinds of stories are performed?
A: Each program presents stories that vary in mood and style. We perform classic and contemporary short stories that range from light and funny to serious and thought provoking. We perform the work of writers of diverse backgrounds, styles, and cultures.
Q: Where are the actors from?
A: Denver is fortunate in having a gifted local acting community, and many of our actors are hired out of this group. We also hire from the acting communities of Broadway and film and television. Actors enjoy this kind of performance and are eager to fit us into their schedules. Our well-known guests have included Bill Pullman, John Rubinstein, Ed Asner, Robert Gossett, G.W. Bailey, James Avery, Elliott Gould, Esai Morales, Judith Ivey, Malachy McCourt, Edward Herrmann, Kathleen Chalfant, Tony Plana, and Hattie Mae Winston.
Q: How is Stories on Stage supported?
A: We are supported by our community and our audience. Please visit our sponsors page for a complete list of our sponsors. We are tremendously grateful for individual contributions.
We receive financial support from the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District, Colorado Creative Industries, The Denver Post Community, Collins Foundation, Bonfils Stanton Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Fine Arts Foundation, The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County, The Daily Camera, KUVO and The Boulder County Arts Alliance. Media sponsors include The Denver Post Community, KUVO Jazz 89, and the Daily Camera Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center provide enormous in-kind support. Authentic Persian Rugs provides our stage décor.
Q: May I bring my children?
A: Great stories often contain adult content. Parents and grandparents should make their own determination as to whether to bring young people under the age of 16.
Q: What is Stories on Stage?
A: Stories on Stage is great actors reading great short fiction to a live adult audience. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts organization devoted to nurturing empathy and understanding among people by presenting popular local and national actors in dramatic readings of literature.
Q: What is a performance like?
A: A typical performance consists of three to four short stories, each read by a professional actor. Individual audience members report feeling as if the actors are reading a story expressly for them. Following the performance you will have the opportunity to meet the actors, artistic director and staff. Sometimes a program will focus on a social issue or subject of intense interest, such as disability, mental health, substance abuse, veterans, and science fiction.
Q: Who comes to Stories on Stage?
A: Stories on Stage is for people 16 years of age and older. We welcome an audience that is representative of our community, in other words, varied in race, age, culture and socioeconomic background.
Q: Does this kind of programming happen only in Denver?
A: Actors reading short stories to adults began in New York City in 1985. It proved to be so popular with audiences that performances are now broadcast on New York’s public radio and on National Public Radio. In the last 10 years, similar programs have been established throughout the country.
Q: What is the price of a ticket?
A: In keeping with our mission, we maintain an affordable price. Subscriptions range in price from $150 to $400. Single tickets are $22. Groups of 6 or more pay $20 per ticket. Our LoDough Program provides scholarships for individuals and organizations in need.
Q: What kinds of stories are performed?
A: Each program presents stories that vary in mood and style. We perform classic and contemporary short stories that range from light and funny to serious and thought provoking. We perform the work of writers of diverse backgrounds, styles, and cultures.
Q: Where are the actors from?
A: Denver is fortunate in having a gifted local acting community, and many of our actors are hired out of this group. We also hire from the acting communities of Broadway and film and television. Actors enjoy this kind of performance and are eager to fit us into their schedules. Our well-known guests have included Bill Pullman, John Rubinstein, Ed Asner, Robert Gossett, G.W. Bailey, James Avery, Elliott Gould, Esai Morales, Judith Ivey, Malachy McCourt, Edward Herrmann, Kathleen Chalfant, Tony Plana, and Hattie Mae Winston.
Q: How is Stories on Stage supported?
A: We are supported by our community and our audience. Please visit our sponsors page for a complete list of our sponsors. We are tremendously grateful for individual contributions.
We receive financial support from the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District, Colorado Creative Industries, The Denver Post Community, Collins Foundation, Bonfils Stanton Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Fine Arts Foundation, The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County, The Daily Camera, KUVO and The Boulder County Arts Alliance. Media sponsors include The Denver Post Community, KUVO Jazz 89, and the Daily Camera Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center provide enormous in-kind support. Authentic Persian Rugs provides our stage décor.
Q: May I bring my children?
A: Great stories often contain adult content. Parents and grandparents should make their own determination as to whether to bring young people under the age of 16.
