We’re kicking off our seventh year as the Hudson Valley’s longest running storytelling series by bringing back our free community shows. No theme this month to make it as easy as possible for you to join the fun. All open-mic, all YOU!

We’re so excited to be bringing you a free, all open-mic show at our favorite local brewery – Ossining’s Sing Sing Kill Brewery. To make it as easy as possible for as many of you as possible to join the fun, there’ll be no theme at this show. But all the other Pros(e) of Pie storytelling rules still apply:
1) only true stories
2) only stories you experienced yourself
3) no notes, no reading
4) stories must be no more than 5 mins time long

If you want to get in on the fun, swing by a little early to sign up for one of the evening’s open-mic slots. The Brewery will be open from 1pm in case you need to start building up your courage early.

No pie at this free show, but SSKB has plenty of freshly brewed options on tap, as well as a range of tasty savory treats.

When:  Sunday, NOV 10, 6pm
Theme:  No Theme. All Stories Welcome!
Venue:  SING SING KILL BREWERY
75-77 Spring St. –  Ossining, NY

STAY TUNED as we dive in to our 7th year.

Join our 6th anniversary celebration at Ossining’s Bethany Arts Community with a “THAT SPECIAL DAY” themed show. You’ll hear a mix of returning PoP alumni and some spectacular first-timers we’re so excited to bring up to the Hudson Valley. We’re particularly delighted that this moth’s show features two Ossining locals-  champion storyteller Joe Charnitski and first timer Ro Moran.

FEATURING:

Joe Charnitski – 2-time Moth StorySlam Winner
Stacey Bader – 6-tim Moth StorySLAM winner and Moth GrandSlam winner
Bridget O’Neill – Moth, RISK!, Yum’s the Word
Tracey Starin –  Gather NYC, Take Two Storytelling, RISK!
Laura Maltz – Fail Better Storytime, NY Story Exchange, Grackle
Ro Moran – manages non-profit community center for immigrants

When:  July 20, Doors 7:30pm, Show 8pm
Theme: THAT SPECIAL DAY
Venue:  Bethany Arts Community
40 Somerstown Rd – Ossining

>> GET YOUR TICKETS HERE <<

ABOUT THE THEME: Did you get married? Find your missing puppy or birth parent? Dump your cheating spouse? Were you hired? Fired? Accepted into Harvard? Rejected from SUNY Albany? Did everything go perfectly? Did everything go wrong? Did that day turn your life upside down – or right-side up?

ABOUT THE SHOW: Join us to listen to storytellers and humor writers from around the region tell true personal tales on the monthly theme in a Moth-inspired format. You can sit back and enjoy the show or join the fun: sign up for a 5-mins open mic slot or submit an anonymous answer to a written prompt that we’ll read off for you. Either way, we’ll all be there to support and share.

PLUS a pie bake-off: To start the evening, you’ll indulge in a sampling of pies made by local “pie-trepreneurs” and vote for your favorite between stories. You’ll please your belly and warm your soul.

Entry fee includes pie tasting, beverages, and great entertainment!  We sell out many months, so be sure to buy your tickets early!

HAVE A PIE FOR THE BAKE-OFF?
Admission is free if you bring a pie for the bake-off BUT YOU MUST NOTIFY US at least two days before to receive your free ticket.  And if your pie gets the most votes, you win the prize and proudly bear the title of this month’s PieMaster!

We’re returning to the gorgeous Hudson Valley Writers Center in April. If you haven’t been there yet, you’re going to love the wood-paneled walls of this former train station. Plus, they offer some of the best views of the Hudson and the new Tappan Zee Bridge.
***Please note, for logistical reasons, there’ll be no pie at this show.

When:  April 27, Doors 7:30pm, Show 8pm
Theme: THRIVE
Venue:  Hudson Valley Writers Center
300 Riverside Drive – Sleepy Hollow

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ABOUT THE THEME: What does it take to THRIVE? Is it making the most of opportunities that present themselves? Or not letting the obstacles in your path stop you? Is it about getting out alive, or coming out a superstar? We want to hear all your Thrive tales.

ABOUT THE SHOW: Join us to listen to seasoned storytellers and humor writers from around the region tell true personal tales on the monthly theme in a Moth-inspired format. You can sit back and enjoy the show or join the fun: sign up for a 5-mins open mic slot or submit an anonymous answer to a written prompt that we’ll read out loud for you. Either way, we’ll all be there to support and share.

We sell out many months, so be sure to buy your tickets early!

We’re kicking off another year at Ossining’s beautiful Bethany Arts Community with a SURVIVAL themed show. And we’re bringing you a great mix of returning PoP alumni and some first-timers we’ve been angling to get up here for some time.

This moth’s show features:
Anoush Froundjian – Moth GrandSlam Winner, improv artist, clothing designer
Bryan Berlin – Moth StorySLAM winner,  creator and host Love Hurts podcast
Vernon Payne – Brooklyn-based comedian and storyteller, comic strip author
Michelle Carlo – RISK!,  MOTH MainStage, PBS’s “Stories from the Stage”, host Radio Free Brooklyn
David Lawson – RISK!, Mortified, hosts The Astoria Bookshop Storytelling Show

When:  March 16, Doors 7:30pm, Show 8pm
Theme: SURVIVAL
Venue:  Bethany Arts Community
40 Somerstown Rd – Ossining

>> GET YOUR TICKETS HERE <<

ABOUT THE THEME:  Everyone’s had that moment. When despite the odds, despite all predictions, you persevered. Was it a truly life-altering experience, or momentary teen angst when a single phone call felt like life or death. No matter how serious, you made it out the other end, and now we want to hear all about it!

ABOUT THE SHOW: Join us to listen to storytellers and humor writers from around the region tell true personal tales on the monthly theme in a Moth-inspired format. You can sit back and enjoy the show or join the fun: sign up for a 5-mins open mic slot or submit an anonymous answer to a written prompt that we’ll read off for you. Either way, we’ll all be there to support and share.

PLUS a pie bake-off: To start the evening, you’ll indulge in a sampling of pies made by local “pie-trepreneurs” and vote for your favorite between stories. You’ll please your belly and warm your soul.

Entry fee includes pie tasting, beverages, and great entertainment!  We sell out many months, so be sure to buy your tickets early!

HAVE A PIE FOR THE BAKE-OFF?
Admission is free if you bring a pie for the bake-off BUT YOU MUST NOTIFY US at least two days before to receive your free ticket.  And if your pie gets the most votes, you win the prize and proudly bear the title of this month’s PieMaster!