Raven Narratives

As a young girl, Nyibol is forced to leave her village after civil war breaks out in South Sudan.

Tammy finds a way to accept her mother after a lifetime of turmoil.

Suzanne remembers a complicated and unexpected relationship.

Jack rescues an owl and gets a strange and beautiful package in the mail the next day.

When Jody's husband suffers a terrible accident, she finds strength in the memories of the adventures they shared together.

Jorie describes the loves and losses that taught her a rare and beautiful way of building connection and relationship.

In this Cracker Jack Box story, audience member Alana remembers a night where things got messy, but she discovered true love.

Bailey describes her religious upbringing and the attempts to reconcile with her church that ultimately led her to a place of powerful self-acceptance.

After his father is diagnosed with cancer, Andrew takes on a life-changing hobby.

MK has an encounter in the mountains that teaches her a deeper truth about her place in the natural world.

Featured stories told by audience members at the Raven Narratives "family" story SLAM at the Sunflower Theatre on November 30th, 2018. Including stories by: Ariel Alley Jumbo (00:52) Armida Huerta (07:15) Frank Cope (15:30) John Chmelir (24:43) Paul Koops (31:21) Nyibol Bior (37:40) Zoe Coleman Freedman (46:07)

Featured stories told by audience members at the Raven Narratives "family" story SLAM at the Durango Arts Center on December 1st, 2018. Including stories by: Amber DeHerrera (00:46) Janelle Stewart (06:12) Heather Hoechst (12:00) Matt Cornell (21:36) Melissa May (28:35) Shane Nelson (39:40) Tom Garcia (49:22)

Heather looks back at the times when she didn't fit in, and describes how she ultimately found her perfect place. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

After losing a close friend, Tom has to contend with the deepest questions of the soul. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Jim gets involved in a group with good intentions that ultimately turns dangerous. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Armida describes the profound experiences that led her to a place where she belongs. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Rosa, who is in sanctuary at the Mancos United Methodist Church while facing deportation, shares her poems of "belonging". Find out more about her story at www.rosabelongshere.org. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Gabriel's dad points him towards an identity he has only imagined in childhood fantasies. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Mary finds herself in a jail cell, facing a grim and uncertain future. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Sue experiences some beautiful coincidences while taking her parent's ashes home. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.