Join us on Thursday, November 17th as regional storytelling champions and first-time storytellers from our community share stories about "Gratitude". Enjoy an evening of entertainment, inspiration, and appreciation -- all while raising funds critical to support Acton-Boxborough United Way's grant-making and community initiatives.

Where?

The Gallery at West Acton Villageworks, 525 Mass Ave, Acton (or join us virtually)

When?

Thursday, November 17th. Doors open at 7PM, storytelling begins at 7:30PM.

Tickets

$35 in advance; $40 at the door, if available. $20 access to live-stream. Click above reserve your tickets. All proceeds benefit Acton-Boxborough United Way's grant-making and community initiatives.

This Year's Tellers
Senator Jamie Eldridge

Jamie has served as State Senator for the Middlesex and Worcester district since January 2009, representing 14 communities in the MetroWest. He serves as the Senate chair of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary and the Senate Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture, and the Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight. As an activist legislator, Senator Eldridge is the Senate Chair of the Clean Energy, Criminal Justice Reform, and Medicare For All caucuses, and cochair of the MBTA caucus. Born and raised in Acton, he has long been a friend of AB United Way, and the Acton and Boxborough communities.

Kemp Harris

Kemp is a storyteller, composer, musician, children's author, and actor. He has performed as a storyteller at festivals, schools, and libraries across the country. As a musician and composer, Kemp has shared the stage with Taj Mahal, Gil Scott-Heron, and Koko Taylor. He has written and performed original compositions for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and WGBH public television. Kemp has been a featured storyteller at WGBH and, in 2016, brought his "Stories on The Wind" to Fugitive Productions. As a 30-year educator of kindergartners and first-graders in Newton, his stories sometimes include lively vignettes of daily life with mischievous and innocent faces.

Susanne Schmidt

Susanne is a comedic storyteller and a producer for The Moth. Her work has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, National Public Radio, and HBO's Inspiration Room. When she is not telling stories, she is parenting her teenage sons who would prefer that she stop talking about them on stage.

Sara Sweet Rabidoux-Kelsey

Sara is a writer and storyteller from Boston. She is a Moth MainStage performer and has been a featured teller with Fugitive Stories, Now Hear This, and Listen Up Storytelling. Currently working on her first book, Sara lives in Winthrop with her husband Steff and their dog Pretzel.

Aaron Wolfe

Aaron is a filmmaker, a Moth GrandSLAM winning storyteller, and occasional host of the Moth StorySLAMS in Boston. His films have been featured at Sundance Film Festival, the New York Times, and his film "Record/Play" was shortlisted for an Oscar. Aaron is the host and producer of the podcast "First Time, Long Time" where he tells stories about sports for people who may not like sports.

Plus, three first-time, local storytellers:

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Based in Acton, Fugitive Stories presents "Moth-Inspired True Stories Told Live" — non-competitive storytelling events in Acton, Concord and Arlington. They bring featured storytellers — Moth and MassMouth champions — to tell a true tale alongside community members who we're spotlighting for the first time.

Thanks to our local sponsors, 100% of the ticket sales will support local community initiatives!
Featured Sponsor:

Platinum Sponsors:

Executive Sponsors:

Leader Sponsors:

Member Sponsors:

Anzu Global

Dunkin Donuts

Focal Point Coaching

Idylwilde Farms

Sponsorship Opportunities still available! Support the local A-B community and receive recognition both before and at the event. Click HERE to learn more.

Neighbors Storytelling Event

True stories, told live.