Greetings from the beautiful Chautauqua Institution, on the shores of Lake Chautauqua in western New York. This rocking chair porch is the perfect spot to take it all in. Our hosts and their guests have spent summer evenings sharing tales on this spot for over 60 years.

We’re gearing up to teach a week-long storytelling class called “Telling the Stories of Your Life”.  The course aims to prepare students to tell true stories harvested from their own lives, just like we hear every month at Prose of Pie. At the end of the week, brave souls and members of the Chautauqua community will have a chance to share their stories publicly during a special Friday installment of the show.

If you find yourself in this part of the state and want to join us, you can find details and register through Chautauqua’s online course catalog.

Have you heard the news? Pros(e) of Pie co-producers Ivy Eisenberg and Zak Shusterman have been invited to teach a week-long storytelling course this Summer at the prestigious Chautauqua Institution in western New York. We’ll also be presenting a special Friday edition of Pros(e) of Pie on the grounds.

What’s a Chautauqua anyway???

It’s a 140 year old non-profit adult education center and summer resort in Western New York that’s been designated a National Historic District that started a movement that reached over 45 million people in 10,000 communities across the country.  The tradition continues every Summer, as Chautauqua attracts a range of world-renowned thought leaders, entertainers, academics, activists and public figures organized around a different theme each week.

Along side the headliners, individual and multi-session classes are offered on a range of engaging topics.  Pros(e) of Pie will be there during the “Irrationality”-themed week focusing on the irrational world of human decision-making. We think that’s going to inspire some great storytelling. Come join us at Chautauqua if you can!

We’re putting together a great show for you in May.  We’ll be back at one of our favorite Rivertowns venues – Curious-on-Hudson in Dobbs Ferry. Come see why we’re packing houses at venues across Westchester.  Plus, Curious-on-Hudson is just a short stroll from some of the area’s best restaurants. Why not stay local for pre-show dinner – just make sure you save room for dessert!

When: May 30th, 8pm

Theme: FORK IN THE ROAD
Venue:  Curious-on-Hudson
             145 Palisade Street – Dobbs Ferry

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About the theme: Tell us about the time you had to make a decision — Did you go left or right? Was it a tough choice? Did you follow the path less traveled? How did your decision turn out? Maybe your fork was literal – a roadside picnic? Did you lose something in the middle of the road? We want to hear about the fork in the road you faced and how it turned out!

Pie bakers welcome: Tempted to see how your pie-baking skills stack up against your neighbors? Here’s an incentive for entering a pie in our bake-off. Your pie gets you one free admission! Please keep in mind: to get your free ticket, you MUST let us know what type of pie you’re bringing a pie at least TWO days in advance of the show.  Get in touch soon with the type of pie and we’ll reserve your spot!

Storytellers: We’ll have prepared storytellers and plenty of open mic slots. If you have a great story you’d like to share, email co-producers Ivy Eisenberg or Zak Shusterman. Don’t worry, there’ll be plenty of open mic slots that night too.

We all have a story within us. Come share, listen, and eat!

We’re continuing to bring our unique brand of storytelling to new audiences, and bringing our audiences to new venues. This month we’re at The Center@862, a beautiful space in Scarsdale. It’s conveniently located near the train station for fans traveling in from the city and right by several restaurants for dinner before pie & tales. Come see what packed houses are raving about – great stories, great pies, great fun.

When: April 18th, 8pm
Theme: CAUGHT IN THE ACT
Venue:  The Center@862
             862 Scarsdale Ave – Scarsdale

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About the theme: Tell us about the time you almost got away with it–Ever been caught somewhere you shouldn’t have been? With someone you weren’t supposed to be with? Were you just in the wrong place at the wrong time? Trying something short of legal, or simply unwise? If the coast is clear for you to share your tale, this is your chance!

We’ll have prepared storytellers and plenty of open mic slots. If you have a grand confession you’d like to share, email co-producers Ivy Eisenberg or Zak Shusterman.

We all have a story within us. Come share, listen, and eat!

Thanks to    and all of you who came out to help February’s Pros(e) of Pie hit a new attendance record for a ‘regular’ show.  Thanks also to Westchester Magazine‘s Eat. Drink. Post. blog for featuring us this month. Check out the glowing piece urging readers to “Bake a pie, bring a pie, tell a story” here.

Hearty congratulations to the returning and first-time featured storytellers who entertained our beyond sold out crowd. Emotions were struck across the board, from laughs to gasps.

In another Pros(e) of Pie first, the bake-off winner was a Chocolate Avocado Pie submitted by a baking duo – our first tagteam Pie-Mistresses! That’s right – a pie made with avocado stole the show and you would’ve loved it too!