Raven Narratives

Robin's traveling companion Kate teaches her a profound lesson about friendship and letting go.

Bailey wrestles with his identity, but ultimately finds the courage to be his true self.

Ellen describes her path of self-discovery, and the strength and beauty she found along the way.

Kathy fights to stay with the love of her life.

As a teenager, Kate must contend with the reality of losing her mother, and how it will shape her life going forward.

Sue describes her experiences as a theater actress and the wisdom she learned along the way.

Andy tries to help their mom recover after a stroke.

Daisy and her family take a risky trip to Mexico to visit her grandmother for the first time.

Featured stories told by audience members at Raven Narratives "home" story SLAMs at the Sunflower Theatre on December 6th and the Durango Arts Center on December 7th, 2019. Including stories told by: Bailey Carlson (1:30) Faith Coyote (11:00) Tyler VanGemert (13:20) Jessica Randell (22:56) Tom Penn (29:25) Barbara Noseworthy (36:20) Dan Jenkins (45:23) Nancy Stoffer (55:24)

On his first solo hunt as a boy, Joe has to run for his life.

While training to avoid land mines in the military, John finds a deeper fear within himself.

Kristi goes to visit her sister and meets an unexpected inhabitant in the house on their family ranch.

Cody and his friends go on a nighttime adventure in search of the fabled monster, The Mothman.

Jodi remembers a terrifying encounter with the supernatural while staying at her grandparents house as a child.

Jeremy and his college buddies navigate the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as society falls apart around them.

While traveling the back roads of Africa with her family, Linda encounters an irritated elephant.

Ivy remembers a frightful night from her childhood when she inherited a long-standing family fear.

Featured stories told by audience members at the Raven Narratives "dirty work" story SLAM at Road X Werx on September 14th, 2019. Including stories by: Elise Goggin (00:36) Matt Cornell (6:30) Nathan Gilpin (15:39) Lille Diane (22:56) John Willard (32:36) Dave Benga (38:14) David Butler (41:40)

Featured stories told by audience members at the Raven Narratives "dirty work" story SLAM at James Ranch on September 13th, 2019. Including stories by: Curt Brown (00:35) Ken Vernon (8:18) Jonathan Wegener (15:03) Kristi Good (23:04) Scott Johnson (30:15) Sandy Bielenberg (36:03) Devin Reicher (41:17)

Featured stories told by audience members at the Raven Narratives "animals" story SLAM at Fenceline Cider on June 15th, 2019. Including stories by: Ted Packard (00:55) Andrew Phillips (10:30) Amy Wise (15:12) Kellie Pettyjohn (22:45) Dylan Livingston (31:40) Tom Buffaloe (34:00) Chad Close (37:38)

Featured stories told by audience members at the Raven Narratives "animals" story SLAM at the Powerhouse Science Center on June 14th, 2019. Including stories by: Nevada Benton (00:45) Gabriel Bernier (6:30) Angelo Stancampiano (14:15) Dan Jenkins (22:20) Andy Wingerd (31:40) Tracy Farmer (34:53)

As a Buddhist woman, Jane describes her struggles learning to hunt, and the deeper understanding it brought her.

Matt takes a trip to Nevada to realize his dream of becoming the engineer of a railroad steam locomotive.

Callee describes her struggles with self-image, and her path to healing and acceptance.

Mike is leading a group of young people on a cross-country bicycle trip when tragedy strikes.

After growing up Catholic, Cat discovers how to live her truth.

Thomas describes a troubled path that led him to prison, and how he ultimately found redemption.

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.

After running away from home, Lille finally finds a family where she belongs. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Cracker Jack Box storyteller Tom Penn searches for big waves to surf while in Mexico, and he finds them.

Cracker Jack Box storyteller Tyler VanGemert describes his hopeful encounter with a moose while canoeing in Canada.

While serving in the Alaska Army National Guard, John and his crew transport a snow groomer onto a glacier using a Blackhawk helicopter.