The First Annual Gotham Storytelling Festival


Folk music had the 60s in NYC, punk and performance art owned the 70s and 80s, and improv and alternative comedy ruled the 90s and 00s. Today... it's live storytelling. Dozens of story shows take place at big and small theaters around the city, with new ones popping up every month. Horse Trade Theater Group is proud to present the Gotham Storytelling Festival, collecting some of the best shows. The festival is curated and produced by Horse Trade Artistic Director Heidi Grumelot and resident hosts Peter Aguero, Seth Lind, and Adam Wade.

And I Am Not Lying

They're cock-rocking the NPR crowd with the best underground comedy, storytelling, burlesque and sideshow acts.
Bare.
Company: Peter Aguero

Raw stories paired with raw burlesque.
BTK Band
Company: Peter Aguero

As if Tom Waits and The Moth delivered a baby from the gaping maw of Chaos.
Oh, Hey Guys! Storytelling Open Mic

Oh, Hey Guys! A storytelling open mic and your new best friend. FREE ADMISSION WITH TICKET PURCHASE TO ANOTHER FESTIVAL SHOW!
Story Collider

Stories about science. Really.
The Adam Wade Show
Company: Adam Wade

Originally from New Hampshire.
The Gotham Storytelling Panel Discussion

Hosted by Seth Lind
The Gotham Storytelling Workshop

A workshop with Peter Aguero.
The Liar Show

Seek truth. Get a T-shirt.
The Soundtrack Series

Stories about songs.
The Surprise

Not to be missed!
TOLD
Company: Seth Lind

TOLD's 4th Anniversary show!