Bucks Live! Presents New Storytelling Series Hosted By DC Benny

NEWTOWN, PA — The Zlock Performing Arts Center will launch a brand new monthly storytelling series, hosted by the legendary DC Benny and comedian Marc Kaye, starting on Friday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. and continuing through April 28.

On Feb. 24 Benny and Kaye will tell their own stories of "Resourcefulness" while introducing and highlighting fellow storytellers - comedians, authors, professors, and actors.

The series premiere on Feb. 24 will feature storytellers Missy Hall, Susanne Sulby, Stuart Carrol, and Raysa Santos. Other themes and storytellers for the remainder of the series through April will be announced.

Tickets are $10 with free parking. In addition, BCCC students receive free tickets when a current student ID is presented.

The Zlock Performing Arts Center bar will be open an hour before the show, offering a variety of craft beer, wine, and non-alcoholic refreshments. More information can be found at http://www.bucks.edu/tickets. For group sales, call 215-968-8469.

"Resourcefulness comes to mind in February; here it is, the shortest month of the year but yet it's jam-packed with rituals and ceremonies - from Valentine's Day to Black History Month, and somehow, it makes do with the days it's given," said co-host Mark Kaye, who helped develop the series. "Hear stories of how resourcefulness, despite actual resources, and persistence are more than 'making do' and prepare to be inspired."

Brooklyn-based performer D.C. Benny’s comedic story-telling has delighted audiences for more than 35 years. His third appearance on NBC's “Showtime At the Apollo” has more than 18 million YouTube views; he has three stand up specials, including "Comedy Central Presents, Dry Bar"; and was a season finalist on both seasons two and eight of NBC’s "Last Comic Standing."

Benny has been featured in John Singleton’s “Illegal Tender,” "Freedomland" with Samuel Jackson, recurred on the soap opera “As the World Turns” and starred in many national commercials such as the Bud "How You Doin’?” campaign.

His comedy albums are on a constant rotation on Sirius radio and he co-hosts the story-telling podcast, "Tall but True," with Cash Cab's Ben Bailey. Benny can also be seen on ABC's "Supermarket Sweep" with Leslie Jones and playing Michael Cera's father, Bart, on Amy Schumer's series "Life and Beth" on Hulu.

The Zlock Performing Arts Center is located inside the Gateway Center building on campus at 275 Swamp Road, Newtown. Parking is free. The theater is equipped with audio-loop technology for the hearing impaired.