Mill Valley, Calif.—Who doesn't love a good story of persistence and perseverance? From the ant and the rubber tree to the little engine that could, there's a whole lot of inspiration to be found in tales with characters that keep just going, despite the odds. On Friday, June 6th, the Mill Valley Public Library will host the latest live installment of its popular Naked Truth storytelling series, during which a storied group of raconteurs will tell their own true tales of pressing on and following through despite all obstacles.
Jaime DeWolf and Doug Cordell, alums of NPR's Snap Judgment show, will join comedian Karinda Dobbins and emcee Josh Healey in telling 10-minute true stories based on the evening's theme, "Come Hell or High Water." In Naked Truth tradition, the featured storytellers must tell their stories without notes, meaning that anything can happen.
“Our next evening of true stories promises to be one of our most exciting,” said Senior Reference Librarian Cara Brancoli. “The audience will hear stories from L. Ron Hubbard’s great grandson, the daughter of Black Panthers, and the grandson of the former head of L.A.’s communist party, among others. Beyond their fascinating backgrounds, the caliber of storytellers is really impressive. ”
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Five audience members will also have the opportunity to take part and tell a story of their own. Audience members can submit their names for a chance to participate in a fast-paced lightning round in which they will each tell a one-minute true story of their choosing.
If you haven't attended a past Naked Truth event or you're a return audience member and want to see more, visit our Naked Truth website, http://millvalleylibrary.net/nakedtruth, and watch one of our past storytellers in action. You can also visit the site to contribute a story of your own or learn more about the Library's free storytelling workshops. Upcoming storytelling workshops will take place on June 25th and July 8th with the talented Josh Healey, master storyteller and host of the Library's Naked Truth live events.
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Naked Truth: Come Hell or High Water is part of the Mill Valley Library's ongoing series of after-hours First Friday events. The June 6th Naked Truth is free and open to adults and high school students. Doors will open to registered guests at 6:30 pm, and the event will begin at 7 pm in the Library's Main Reading Room. A wine reception will take place before and after the event. Space is limited, so registration is recommended. To register, call 415-389-4292, ext. 3 or sign up online at www.millvalleylibrary.org.
More About the Performers:
Storytellers
Jamie DeWolf is a performer, filmmaker, showman, teacher, and artist from Oakland, CA. He is currently working on new screenplays, a one-man show and is a producer for NPR’s storytelling show Snap Judgment. He is always looking for new ways to expand as an artist and filmmaker. jamiedewolf.com
Doug Cordell is an NPR radio storyteller, performer and Emmy-nominated writer. His autobiographical radio stories air on Snap Judgment and Marketplace. Listen to his stories and find out about upcoming shows at dougcordell.com.
Karinda Dobbins, a Motor City native, and up-and-coming Bay Area comedian, was born into a politically active family of skilled storytellers and sharp wits. Her worldview was shaped by their accounts of protest, civil rights and empowerment--weighty subjects that were always leavened with humor. She has appeared around the Bay at comedy clubs such as Tommy T’s, the Punch Line and Cobb’s, opened for W. Kamau Bell and headlined at San Francisco’s legendary Purple Onion. http://karindadobbins.site.socxs.com/Home
Emcee
Josh Healey is an award-winning writer, performer, and creative activist. Fusing his distinct storytelling style with subversive humor and a fiery love for justice, Healey has been featured in the New York Times and the San Francisco Chronicle, and is a regular performer on NPR’s Snap Judgment. joshhealey.org
About the Mill Valley Public Library's First Friday Series: Debuting in January 2011 in celebration of the Mill Valley Public Library's centennial year, the ongoing First Fridays series features thought-provoking narratives, ideas, performances, and presentations. All events in the series take place after-hours in the Library's beautiful Main Reading Room.
