The Florida Theatre will present “Cloud,” the second show in the fourth season of Untold Stories, an oral storytelling event, at the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27.
The theme for the May 29 show is “Trail” and the theme for the July 31 show is “Root.” All shows are at 7:30 p.m.
Individual show and season tickets are available at floridatheatre.com or 904-355-2787. Patrons who purchase season tickets will receive a 25% discount.
Untold Stories, now entering its fourth season, stands as a remarkable initiative by the nonprofit Florida Theatre. The mission is to honor the timeless tradition of oral storytelling in a contemporary setting.
After three successful seasons, each quarterly story evening unfolds with its own thematic arc. The stage comes alive with personal and transformative tales from a diverse tapestry of voices, including natives and residents alike, all intimately connected to the culture of Northeast Florida.
From artists and tech enthusiasts to entrepreneurs, educators and medical professionals, each storyteller unveils memories intricately interwoven and shaped by our unique environment. Each evening features a curated musical journey by a guest artist, creating a dynamic and immersive experience for the audience.
The artistic director and host of Untold Stories, Barbara Colaciello of BABS’LAB, curates the evenings not merely as a collection of individual stories but rather as a cohesive whole, akin to a series of mini plays taking the audience on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, from laughter to tears, from introspection to inspiration.
Some of the storytellers (with more to come) and musical curators for “Cloud” include:
Choreographer, performer and dance educator Rebecca R. Levy who delves into the intricacies of the mind, feminism and the dynamics that both unite and divide people in her dance works.
Storyteller Crystal Parker has called Jacksonville home since 1999 and has had an eclectic career path, holding 15 different jobs before finding her true passion in education.
Storyteller Ron Shreve is a passionate Jax artist and educator who has been active in theatrical shows.
Hannah Barrow received her Bachelor’s degree in music from Florida State University, where she studied violin and viola. At Arizona State University, she earned a Master’s degree in music with an emphasis in orchestral performance. She has taught music and currently works as a freelance violinist and violist.
Mike Bernos is an award-winning journalist and author of two books, “Penance” and “A Devil’s Tale of Love and Redemption.” He is the founder and songwriter of the bands AmpleAngst and Spice and the Po Boys.
