BAD KID in the AFO Salon in NYC 11/7

I'm thrilled to be invited to perform a portion of BAD KID in the All For One Festival Salon at Cherry Lane Theatre on Thursday November 7th at 7pm. The festival advisory board consists of personal heroes like Whoopi Goldberg, John Leguizamo and Lily Tomlin. So needless to say, I am over-the-moon honored.

BAD KID at AFO Festival Salon

Thursday Nov. 7th at 7pm

Cherry Lane Theatre, NYC

Tickets and information HERE

"The All For One Theater Festival presents outstanding solo shows that inform and inspire, together with workshops and panels to enhance the development and appreciation of solo performance. The festival serves as a curated gateway to a network of performing and teaching opportunities that All For One has begun, and will continue, to build. - See more at: http://www.afofest.org/about/#sthash.yKrRUHc5.dpuf

BAD KID at Artisphere in Virginia 11/22-23

BAD KID is coming to Arlington, Virginia this Fall. The show will have a weekend run at Artisphere over the weekend of November 22nd. Myself and the show's director and co-writer, Josh Matthews, will also be offering an afternoon workshop for writers and performers interested in creating solo pieces of their own.

BAD KID at Artisphere

Friday Nov. 22 / Saturday Nov. 23

Tickets and Information HERE

From the Artisphere press release:

Bad Kid is the hilariously heartwarming tale of a goth boy who dreamed of being anywhere but the middle of Texas in 1991. The setting is specific but the story is universal as David Crabb reflects on rebellion, sexuality, friendship and what it means to grow up different and alone—just like everyone else.

Related Program:
STORYTELLING AND DYNAMIC CHARACTER
Master Workshop with David Crabb & Josh MatthewsSAT NOV 23 / 1PM / $20 / Black Box Theatre
Buy TicketsIn this active and intimate workshop in conjunction with David Crabb's Bad Kid, we will look at the fundamentals of storytelling through character. We will look at how we can create satisfying stories by inhabiting character and creating space through our voice and body.

Wear clothes you can move in and come ready to share moments from your life that are fun, tragic, beautiful or ridiculous.

Facilitated by David Crabb and Josh Matthews

Hosting the Moth in Houston Sept. 10th

I'm thrilled to be hosting the Moth Story Slam in Houston on September 10th!
Come tell your five minute story relating to the night's theme- FIRSTS. Who knows? You might end up on the podcast or NPR's "The Moth Radio Hour."

Tuesday September 10th

Theme: "FIRSTS"

7pm doors, stories begin at 7:30pm

Stereo Live Houston

6400 Richmond Ave

Houston, TX

Remember to arrive early to ensure not just seats, but entry. The line begins forming at each venue around 6pm. The earlier you are, the better chance you have of entry or a table/seating.

More info:

http://themoth.org/events?month=2013-04

Fall Storytelling Classes at The PIT

I'm excited to be teaching two new storytelling classes at The Peoples Improv Theatre with the phenomenal Michelle Walson. I've been teaching with Michelle for three years now and it's been great to see so many of our students pursue the craft, several of them winning Moth Slams in last few months. 

Both 8-week courses begin the week of September 9th. More info can be found HERE.

http://thepit-nyc.com/class/elective-storytelling/

Hosting The Moth Monday July 29th

I'm excited to be hosting a Moth Story Slam in NYC this month. Come tell your five minute story relating to the night's theme. Who knows? You might end up on the podcast or NPR's "The Moth Radio Hour."

Monday July 29th

Theme: "FLAMES & FLINGS"

7pm doors, stories begin at 7:30pm The Bitter End

Remember to arrive early to ensure not just seats, but entry. The line begins forming at each venue around 6pm. The earlier you are, the better chance you have of entry or a table/seating.

More info:

http://themoth.org/events?month=2013-04

Hosting The Moth Monday May 27th

I'm excited to be hosting a Moth Story Slam in NYC this month. Come tell your five minute story relating to the night's theme. Who knows? You might end up on the podcast or NPR's "The Moth Radio Hour."

Monday May 27th

Theme: "PRESTIGE"

7:30pm stories begin at The Bitter End

Remember to arrive early to ensure not just seats, but entry. The line begins forming at each venue around 6pm. The earlier you are, the better chance you have of entry or a table/seating.

More info:

http://themoth.org/events?month=2013-04

Storytelling Level 1 & 2 Classes at The PIT

I'm excited to be teaching two new storytelling classes at The Peoples Improv Theatre with the phenomenal Michelle Walson. I've been teaching with Michelle for two years now and it's been a great to see so many of our students pursue the craft, several of them even winning Moth Slams in last few months.

Both 8-week courses begin the week of May 13th. More info can be found HERE.

http://thepit-nyc.com/class/elective-storytelling/

Ask Me Stories: LADIES NIGHT Tues. April 23rd

After a long long winter's vacation, Ask Me is back!

Hosts Cammi Climaco and David Crabb are finally emotionally ready to do this! We can't wait to bring you ASK ME STORIES: LADIES NIGHT at AXIS Theatre on Tuesday, April 23rd at 7:30pm.

This show is SUPER SIZED for her protection.

Featuring:

Blaise Allysen Kearsley
Micaela Blei
Ophira Eisenberg
and MORE!!!

Axis Theater
1 Sheridan Square
New York, NY 10014

Doors at 7:30
Show at 8:00

$10 suggested donation
BYOB! (You read that right! You can bring huge beers!)

More info:
http://askmestories.com

Facebook invite:
https://www.facebook.com/events/237049066439730/?fref=ts

I'm Hosting The MothSlam the April 18th & 29th

I'm excited to be hosting The Moth Story Slam in NYC twice this month. Come tell your five minute story relating to the night's theme. Who knows? You might end up on the podcast or NPR's "The Moth Radio Hour."

April 18th
Theme: "MYSTERY"
7:30pm stories begin at Housing Works Book Store

April 29th
Theme: "RESPECT"
7:30pm stories begin at The Bitter End

Remember to arrive early to ensure not just seats, but entry. The line begins forming at each venue around 6pm. The earlier you are, the better chance you have of entry and a table/seating.

More info:
http://themoth.org/events?month=2013-04

Hosting the Moth on Jan. 28th

I'm excited to once again be hosting The Moth Storytelling Slam on Monday January 28th at Bitter End in NYC.

The theme is Secrets...
I have SO. MUCH. MATERIAL.
The line starts at 6pm and doors are at 7pm. Stories began promptly at 7:30pm.
Hope you can make it.

THE MOTH
BITTER END
DAVIDCRABB.COM

New Storytelling Classes In January 2013

Im excited to announce that I'll be teaching a bunch of new Storytelling Classes in the next few weeks.

First, I'll be heading a two-day Inter to Storytelling Intensive at The Story Studio over the last weekend of January.
INFO HERE

Then on Monday January 28th I being teaching a new 8-week Intro to Storytelling Class at The Peoples Improv Theatre with Michelle Walson.
INFO HERE

On Tuesday January 29th I start teaching an 8-week Intermediate Storytelling class also with Michelle Walson at The Peoples Improv Theatre.
INFO HERE

Hope to see you spilling the beans in one of these fun and in-depth classes soon.
More info concerning classes and one-on-one sessions is located at my website.
www.davidcrabb.com

Ask Me Winter Slam on Dec. 19th

We're baaa-aaaack.

Cammi Climaco and I are bringing you another open-mic story slam on Wednesday, December 19th at Happy Ending Lounge in Chinatown.

No theme.
No admission.
No drink minimum.
No pants.

Okay, okay... PLEASE wear pants. But tops are optional.
Come tell your 6 minute story and have some drinks with us. We'll be bringing you a surprise special guest to be announced soon.

The deets:
Ask Me Winter Slam
Wednesday December 19th
7:30pm
Happy Ending Lounge

ASK ME on Facebook
ASK ME Winter Slam on Facebook

www.askmestories.com

Hosting The Moth 11/26 & 12/4

I'm honored and thrilled be hosting these upcoming Moth slams in NYC.
Come tell a 5 minute true story related to the night's theme. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll probably leave unable to operate a motor vehicle.

Monday 11/26
Theme: TRANSPLANT
7:30pm
Bitter End, West Village NYC

Tuesday 12/4
Theme: HOMEMADE
7:30pm
Location TBA

See you soon in the wild, weird, wonderful world of competitive storytelling!

I'm hosting The Moth on Oct. 29th!

I am over the moon about hosting The MOTH: Haunted at the end of the month. I'll be hosting the Halloween-themed show "Haunted" on Monday October 29th at Bitter End in NYC's West Village. So come put your name in the hat for a chance to tell your five minute story of fright, fear, and ghosts!

What is The Moth?
Where is Bitter End?
Who the hell am I?

Ask Me: BROKE Oct. 24th at AXIS

Cammi Climaco and I are so excited to present the new edition of our live storytelling show ASK ME on Wednesday October 24th at Axis Theatre. The theme is BROKE. It'll be a low-rent, no-budget, technology-free show with live music by Reformed Whores.

Featuring stories by:
Ophira Eisenberg
John Flynn
Ted Travelstead
Julia Wiedeman

Great stories. Live music. Insane raffles. And poverty.
So much poverty...
We can't wait to see you for ASK ME: BROKE. Think of it as our recession special.

See you Wednesday October 24th at Axis Theatre at 8pm!
Remember, ASK ME is BYOB. So pack the moonshine in your bag!

What is ASK ME?
Where is AXIS?
Who are these PEOPLE?

New Storytelling Class at The PIT

I'm pleased to announce a new storytelling class I'll be teaching at The PIT this September. The incredible Michelle Walson and I will be teaching a brand new Level 2 course for performers & writers with experience. Each class meets once a week over 8 weeks and performs in a class show for friends & family at The PIT.

Intermediate class description:
Intermediate Storytelling builds on the topics and skills covered in the introductory class to take students further as writer-performers.  Our goal is to help you discover your unique voice as a storyteller and transform your stories from mere anecdotes to performance pieces that tap into universal themes.  We will spend the majority of class time listening to and critiquing student stories.  We’ll also analyze sample stories from seasoned performers to see different storytelling strategies in action. The class will culminate in a class show for friends and family.
Register HERE

More information on both classes can be found HERE

I'm Hosting The Moth at Bell House August 6!

This just in from the truly-amazing-news department- I've been asked to host the legendary Moth StorySlam Wednesday, August 6th at The Bell House in Brooklyn. I cannot express how honored, thrilled, and truly freaking terrified I am to do this. And, as if it isn't enough pressure to be taking the mic at the mother of all storytelling slams, I'm filling in for resident badass Peter Aguero. And those are some big shoes to fill. Literally! The guy's like 9 feet tall or something. So expect to look downright Lilliputian on the massive Bell House stage.

The theme is "Sunny." And if you've seen, heard, or read my tales of high school drug parties and X-rated Goth escapades, you know this theme is an AMAZING fit for my sensibilities.

Seriously.

Tickets go fast at the door for 8 bucks a pop. In order to ensure entry, soon you'll be able to buy advance tickets HERE for 16 dollars.

I hope you can make it out. This is some high-falutin' hostery right here. I think I'm going to keep a Cuss jar onstage just to keep myself in line. At one dollar per profanity, this gig is gonna put me in the poor house.

Hope to see you there!

More info HERE

Ask Me: PARTY! Our 2-year Askiversary Show

We are so excited to present an amazing line-up for our big anniversary show!

Sara Benincasa, Comedian, author of Agorafabulous
Britt Genelin, Actress, storyteller
Dave Hill, Comedian, author of Tasteful Nudes
Adam Wade, Storyteller, Moth GrandSLAM winner, host of Tales from the Cosmos and The Adam Wade from NH Show
Aaron Wolfe, Storyteller, Moth GrandSLAM winner
with a special performance from pianist, Jack Perry

These stories are gonna blow your face off when you're not lost in a Cirque de Soliel haze of high-wire artists and midget contortionists! (Okay, not really. But there might be a juggler and some card tricks.)

David is going to take hand-fulls of pill at this party! (Okay, they're all probiotics, but still... his stomach is gonna be NUTS!)
Cammi is so psyched that she's agreed to wear panties! FINALLY! You can look at her dead-on without the fear that she's going to "show her world to you" like that tramp in the Dave Matthews song!
Jack Perry will be tickling the ivories for a big musical number! He is so pumped that he's gonna... well, he's just gonna look even MORE handsome than usual. (Seriously, he's also agreed to wear panties.)

Guys, we're TWO YEARS OLD!!! Come eat cake with us! And to prep your palette, check out our all-new Ask Me podcast on ITunes HERE.

Ask Me: PARTY! Our 2-year Askiversary Show
Wednesday August 1st

Doors at 7:45 pm
Show at 8:00 pm

Axis Theatre
1 Sheridan Square
NYC

*FREE
BYOB (as usual. Seriously. BRING YOUR OWN BOOZE!)

More info at www.askmestories.com

My advanced storytelling class at The Story Studio

I'm so excited to be teaching an advanced class at The Story Studio.

This class will meet on Mondays and Thursdays 7-10pm starting on Monday July 9th, with seven sessions followed by a class show for friends and family during the eighth and final session on Thursday, August 2nd. Class sessions will meet at CAP 21, 18 West 18th Street, 5th Floor, room 507, NYC. The class show will take place at 3 of Cups downstairs lounge at 83 1st Avenue, NYC.

The Story Studio’s 4-week storytelling workshop provides students who have some previous storytelling experience with an encouraging, constructive environment in which to develop new pieces for the stage and receive feedback from their instructor and peers. Exercises in class focus on complex story structuring, mining your life for content, developing the character of “you,” using your voice and body to inhabit characters, and developing concise and meaningful endings. Each student will leave this class with at least 3 fully-developed stories.

This class is open to students with some storytelling experience. Sign up with a friend, and once you’ve both registered, email jc@thestorystudio.org with your friend’s name and receive a 15% rebate on the cost of the course.

SIGN UP HERE

My new class at Story Studio

*June 2-Day Storytelling with Characters Workshop at The Story Studio.

Bring the people in your stories to life! In addition to focusing on storytelling basics, this class will also guide students through exercises designed to help them vividly portray the characters in their stories. You’ll learn to fully utilize the power of your body & voice to create cinematic scenes & vividly portray the characters in their stories.

Day 1: Saturday June 2, 10am-2pm
Day 2: Sunday June 3, 12-2pm

Day 1 consists of exercises that will help you bring characters in your stories to life. Day 2 is when students will perform their stories in class and receive in-depth feedback from their instructor and classmates.

Sign up HERE.