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ABOUT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short Story Theatre was founded in 2012 by Rick Leslie, Donna Lubow & Susan Block. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n


MISSION STATEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Our concept is to present\u00a0storytelling as an entertaining\u00a0theatrical event.\u00a0We are\u00a0dedicated to promoting awareness of storytelling as a vibrant,\u00a0contemporary art form. \u00a0Our stories are\u00a0creative non-fiction, based on our personal experiences, but with universal themes. \u00a0We meld our writing skills and performance skills to entertain and inspire our audiences.
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OUR HISTORY:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our founders have backgrounds in theatre, television, advertising, painting, writing, and teaching. So why not storytelling?  After seeing Rick Leslie perform a story in Chicago in early 2012, Susan Block and Donna Lubow thought -“we should do this in the suburbs!” Our first venture was at “Vibe at 1935” in Highland Park. Performances were sold-out, and audiences were sold on spending an enjoyable evening eating, drinking and listening to 4 10-minute stories. Writers\/actors around town heard about us and wanted to be a part of the excitement we were building. Our next moves were to the following venues: Bertucci’s in Highwood, Laughing Chameleon in Glenview, Cellar Gate in Highwood, Books on Vernon in Glencoe, the Wilmette Theatre, The Alley in Highwood, at Miramar Bistro in Highwood for several years, and now at The Art Center Highland Park.  Since we began, over 80 storytellers have shared their personal stories with us.  We continue to offer writers and actors opportunities to entertain audiences with enlightening stories.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      
WHAT’S NEXT?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Watch this site for more information\u2026new storytellers\u2026new ideas\u2026  <\/p>\n\n\n\n


“Go into the arts. \u00a0I’m not kidding. \u00a0The arts are not a way to make a living. \u00a0They are a very human way of making life more bearable. \u00a0Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake. \u00a0Sing in the shower. \u00a0Dance to the radio. TELL STORIES. \u00a0Write a poem to a friend, even a lousy poem. \u00a0Do it as well as you possibly can. \u00a0You will get an enormous reward. \u00a0You will have created something.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n


 – Kurt Vonnegut<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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