I really enjoyed and was moved by the stories in the Philly show. It was a great night of stories: fierce, vulnerable and yes, sexy! with a great diversity of readers who encouraged my friends and I to talk about our Sticks n’ Stones stories of confrontation as we hung out after the show. Thanks Storytellers! (audience, host, presenters) hope to come to the series in NY sometime.

Also, great job in your role as hosts. Love the “how to help a nervous reader” skit in the beginning as it gave the readers permission to fess and ask for help! for being nervous, and gave us as audience a cheering job to do to urge them on. I would want the same permission and fun support if I were struggling on stage. Appreciate your encouraging queer stories from people who are both new and experienced as presenters on a stage. I’ve presented/taught and have read poetry in public, and think often about the energy/reciprocity between host/performer/audience and how to make the best situation for all. Also like the stories about each performer after the presentation when you knew them personally or were familiar with other work they have done. Thanks for introducing and facilitating these stories.