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Raven Narratives · Kathy Forrest - Still The OneKathy fights to stay with the love of her life.
Ellen describes her path of self-discovery, and the strength and beauty she found along the way.
Robin's traveling companion Kate teaches her a profound lesson about friendship and letting go.
Bailey wrestles with his identity, but ultimately finds the courage to be his true self.
Daisy and her family take a risky trip to Mexico to visit her grandmother for the first time.
As a teenager, Kate must contend with the reality of losing her mother, and how it will shape her life going forward.
Sue describes her experiences as a theater actress and the wisdom she learned along the way.
Featured stories told by audience members at Raven Narratives "home" story SLAMs at the Sunflower Theatre on December 6th and the Durango Arts Center on December 7th, 2019.
Including stories told by:
Bailey Carlson (1:30)
Faith Coyote (11:00)
Tyler VanGemert (13:20)
Jessica Randell (22:56)
Tom Penn (29:25)
Barbara Noseworthy (36:20)
Dan Jenkins (45:23)
Nancy Stoffer (55:24)
While training to avoid land mines in the military, John finds a deeper fear within himself.
Kristi goes to visit her sister and meets an unexpected inhabitant in the house on their family ranch.
Cody and his friends go on a nighttime adventure in search of the fabled monster, The Mothman.
Jodi remembers a terrifying encounter with the supernatural while staying at her grandparents house as a child.
Jeremy and his college buddies navigate the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as society falls apart around them.
While traveling the back roads of Africa with her family, Linda encounters an irritated elephant.
Ivy remembers a frightful night from her childhood when she inherited a long-standing family fear.
Featured stories told by audience members at the Raven Narratives "dirty work" story SLAM at Road X Werx on September 14th, 2019.
Including stories by:
Elise Goggin (00:36)
Matt Cornell (6:30)
Nathan Gilpin (15:39)
Lille Diane (22:56)
John Willard (32:36)
Dave Benga (38:14)
David Butler (41:40)
Featured stories told by audience members at the Raven Narratives "dirty work" story SLAM at James Ranch on September 13th, 2019.
Including stories by:
Curt Brown (00:35)
Ken Vernon (8:18)
Jonathan Wegener (15:03)
Kristi Good (23:04)
Scott Johnson (30:15)
Sandy Bielenberg (36:03)
Devin Reicher (41:17)
Featured stories told by audience members at the Raven Narratives "animals" story SLAM at Fenceline Cider on June 15th, 2019.
Including stories by:
Ted Packard (00:55)
Andrew Phillips (10:30)
Amy Wise (15:12)
Kellie Pettyjohn (22:45)
Dylan Livingston (31:40)
Tom Buffaloe (34:00)
Chad Close (37:38)
Featured stories told by audience members at the Raven Narratives "animals" story SLAM at the Powerhouse Science Center on June 14th, 2019.
Including stories by:
Nevada Benton (00:45)
Gabriel Bernier (6:30)
Angelo Stancampiano (14:15)
Dan Jenkins (22:20)
Andy Wingerd (31:40)
Tracy Farmer (34:53)
As a Buddhist woman, Jane describes her struggles learning to hunt, and the deeper understanding it brought her.
Matt takes a trip to Nevada to realize his dream of becoming the engineer of a railroad steam locomotive.
Callee describes her struggles with self-image, and her path to healing and acceptance.
Mike is leading a group of young people on a cross-country bicycle trip when tragedy strikes.
Thomas describes a troubled path that led him to prison, and how he ultimately found redemption.
As a young girl, Nyibol is forced to leave her village after civil war breaks out in South Sudan.
When Jody's husband suffers a terrible accident, she finds strength in the memories of the adventures they shared together.
Jorie describes the loves and losses that taught her a rare and beautiful way of building connection and relationship.
In this Cracker Jack Box story, audience member Alana remembers a night where things got messy, but she discovered true love.
Bailey describes her religious upbringing and the attempts to reconcile with her church that ultimately led her to a place of powerful self-acceptance.
MK has an encounter in the mountains that teaches her a deeper truth about her place in the natural world.
Featured stories told by audience members at the Raven Narratives "family" story SLAM at the Sunflower Theatre on November 30th, 2018.
Including stories by:
Ariel Alley Jumbo (00:52)
Armida Huerta (07:15)
Frank Cope (15:30)
John Chmelir (24:43)
Paul Koops (31:21)
Nyibol Bior (37:40)
Zoe Coleman Freedman (46:07)
Featured stories told by audience members at the Raven Narratives "family" story SLAM at the Durango Arts Center on December 1st, 2018.
Including stories by:
Amber DeHerrera (00:46)
Janelle Stewart (06:12)
Heather Hoechst (12:00)
Matt Cornell (21:36)
Melissa May (28:35)
Shane Nelson (39:40)
Tom Garcia (49:22)
Heather looks back at the times when she didn't fit in, and describes how she ultimately found her perfect place.
After losing a close friend, Tom has to contend with the deepest questions of the soul.
Rosa, who is in sanctuary at the Mancos United Methodist Church while facing deportation, shares her poems of "belonging".
Gabriel's dad points him towards an identity he has only imagined in childhood fantasies.
While serving in the Alaska Army National Guard, John and his crew transport a snow groomer onto a glacier using a Blackhawk helicopter.
Claudia sees one of the most rare sights on earth during one of the saddest moments in her life.
Cracker Jack Box storyteller Tom Penn searches for big waves to surf while in Mexico, and he finds them.
Brad explains his long and beautiful relationship with water, and how it taught him to let go.
Beverly and her friends and family have to take refuge during a huge winter storm on Red Mountain Pass.
Cracker Jack Box storyteller Tyler VanGemert describes his hopeful encounter with a moose while canoeing in Canada.
Nico tries to have a snack in his kayak, discovers a piece of his past in the Utah desert, and finds his home in the mountains.
Katrina decides to hike from Durango to Silverton, Colorado by following the waterways and eating wild foods along the way.
David describes growing up in Silverton, Colorado and adventures at his favorite swimming hole.
Gretchen describes how the immigrant laborers who worked in the cherry orchards of her hometown shaped her view of people, and the borders that separate us.
Born and raised in Mexico, Wendolyne has to find a way to survive after being abandoned in Durango, Colorado.
Traveling to Thailand on a romantic excursion helps Josie understand her place in the world.
Sandi discovers what it really means to be an American while deployed in Kuwait during Desert Storm.
In his first job as a teacher, Daniel learns a valuable lesson about who he is, and who he is not.
Katie finds out that she has more in common with her father than she ever thought possible.
Lizzy describes a climbing accident for her Cracker Jack story at the Raven Narratives "second chances" event.
Debbie describes instances in her love life when the metaphor of "cold feet" has been deeply acute. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.
Roberta finds a thrill crossing the street in Vietnam. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.
Michael goes to Ecuador to visit an old friend and then decides to strike out on his own. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.
Katrina remembers a snow cave adventure with her father and his passion for a quartzite tombstone. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.
Gabriel decided at a young age that he was a "catch", but in college things get complicated. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.
Barbara explains how she ended up exchanging wedding vows on top of Devils Tower and why she still isn't sure if she is officially married. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.
Wendolyne explains her reasons for leaving Mexico and how she crossed the border on the advice of an elementary school boyfriend. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.
Luke describes a foggy mountain climbing trip with his brother who is after some FitBit points. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.
In this "Cracker Jack Box" story, David explains how his collection of glass insulators led him to a man who would become a life-long friend and mentor.
While volunteering along the Mexico border, Zoe finds herself facing a difficult choice with a young immigrant mother and her daughter.
A self-described introvert joins a roller derby team and gets thrown up against some steep competition.
A baby bird reminds Maddy that her world is full of chance encounters, many of which are unseen.
At a pivotal time in his life, Kevin heads out alone on the 500-mile Camino de Santiago pilgrimage across Spain.
Ljuba experiences some disturbing mental challenges while visiting Buenos Aires on a vacation for tango dancing.
After his sister is murdered, Craig finds out how powerful love and understanding can be.
On a long-distance training run with his teammates, Christian tests his limits and finds out what lies beyond them.
After being deployed as a U.S. Army medic during Operation Desert Storm, Bert discovers the true cost of military service.
Sarah describes growing up in a cult and how those experiences ultimately helped her find the joy in living life without fear.
Aliza describes how a series of challenges to her identity helped her understand what being an American really means.