Ellouise Schoettler's story is the fourth and final segment from the “Our City, Our Stories” project. Ellouise tells us about her unexpected entry into the feminist movement. 

The stories from this project have been aired as a series on WAMU's Metro Connection and were funded in part by the Humanities Council of Washington, DC.

This story was produced by Andrew Hiller, with series editor Shea Shackelford.  Andrew is an independent radio producer and commentator. His work can be found at WAMU 88.5.     

Ellouise will be performing a full version of this and other stories in her solo show in this year's Capital Fringe Festival. Visit http://www.ellouisestory.com for info.

To find out more about SpeakeasyDC's events, classes, and professional services or to make a tax-deductible donation that will support this podcast visit www.SpeakeasyDC.org.

In the third story from the “Our City, Our Stories” project, we hear from Rose Oliphant and Debra Frazier.  Rose and Debra are housing activists who helped create Friends and Residents of Arthur Capper and Carrollsburg.

The stories from this project are currently airing as a series on WAMU's Metro Connection.  With funding from the Humanities Council of Washington, DC, SpeakeasyDC has been collecting stories on tape from across the city. We are excited to share the third of four audio documentaries in this series.

This story was produced by Sam Greenspan, along with SpeakeasyDC's Creative Executive Director Amy Saidman, and series editor Shea Shackelford.  Sam is a DC-based radio producer and media educator. His work have been featured on WAMU 88.5, Pacifica Radio, and community radio stations across the country.  Amy Narrates this story.    

To find out more about SpeakeasyDC's events, classes, and professional services or to make a tax-deductible donation that will support this podcast visit www.SpeakeasyDC.org.

Daniel McCowan is a proud product of DC’s foster care system.  In this radio-style audio diary, Daniel shares some of the experiences that shaped his life.

 This is the second story we’re podcasting from the “Our City, Our Stories” project. The stories from this project are currently airing as a on WAMU's Metro Connection With funding from the Humanities Council of Washington, DC, SpeakeasyDC has been collecting stories on tape from across the city. We are excited to share the second of four audio documentaries.

Daniel McCowan co-produced his story with Shea Shackelford through a project with the Art + Media House of the Latin American Youth Center. Shea is an independent documentary producer and co-founder of Big Shed Audio. Shea also managed “Our City, Our Stories” for SpeakeasyDC and provides technical support for the Speakeasy Storycast.

To find out more about SpeakeasyDC's events, classes, and professional services or to make a tax-deductible donation that will support this podcast visit www.SpeakeasyDC.org.

Carolyn Parham faced a life-changing challenge when she received an unexpected check in the mail.  Producer David Schultz shares Ms. Parham’s story with us.  David is a a broadcast journalist based in Washington, DC. He reports for public radio station WAMU, the NPR affiliate in Washington.

This is the first story we’re podcasting from the “Our City, Our Stories” project.  Funded by the Humanities Council of Washington, DC, SpeakeasyDC has been collecting stories on tape from across the city. We are excited to share the first of four audio documentaries.

We are also pleased that Metro Connection on WAMU is airing “Our City, Our Stories” as a series this Winter.

To find out more about SpeakeasyDC's events, classes, and professional services or to make a tax-deductible donation that will support this podcast visit www.SpeakeasyDC.org.

Matt Sherman tells his true story of how he made it through a treachorous motorcycle ride in Thailand. This story was told live on SpeakeasyDC's open mic stage on the theme "Mix Tape: Stories about a single song that made an impact". Matt is a graduate of SpeakeasyDC's Storytelling Boot Camp and a loyal volunteer.

This story was produced as part of SpeakeasyDC's StoryDocs series. To find out more about SpeakeasyDC's events, classes, and professional services or to make a tax-deductible donation that will support this podcast visit www.SpeakeasyDC.org.

Master storyteller, Jon Spelman, tells a true story about his experiences with death. This was performed live as part of SpeakeasyDC's monthly open mic storytelling series and is part of a larger solo piece that he performs called "On the Bedpost Overnight". On this night, all the stories were based on the theme "Game Over: Stories about death, dying, and the afterlife". All stories told on our stage are true and told without notes..

Chris Bolton is a self taught audio producer and musician who lives in portland Oregon.  He recently launched the Storylife Podcast and has been co-producer of the CD Baby DIY Musician Podcast, which was featured as one of the best new podcasts in iTunes 2007.

This story was produced as part of SpeakeasyDC's StoryDocs series. To find out more about SpeakeasyDC's events, classes, and professional services or to make a tax-deductible donation that will support this podcast visit www.SpeakeasyDC.org.

Jennifer Howe shares her cautionary tale about going back to the same man twice. This story was told live on SpeakeasyDC's open mic stage on the theme "Good Intentions: Stories about resolutions, promises, and interventions".  All SpeakeasyDC stories are true and told without notes (i.e. it's storytelling, not a reading).

Andrew Korfhage tells his true story about surviving two near-death experiences in the same day. This story was told live on SpeakeasyDC's open mic stage on the theme "Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My: Stories about Fear".  Andrew is a graduate of SpeakeasyDC's education programs. This story was developed during a four-week Storytelling 101 class.

Catherine Sheehy tells her story about facing her fears. This story was told live on SpeakeasyDC's open mic stage on the theme "Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My: Stories about Fear."  All SpeakeasyDC stories are true and told without notes (i.e. it's storytelling, not a reading).