A night of true tales told live

Stories about by a man whose mother tapped his phone when he was a teenager; a son learning about the birds and bees from his father; an aspiring Harriet the Spy; an internet stalker, and more.

• Doors open at 6:30pm

• Show starts at 8pm

• Must be 21 and must have ID.

• 2009 8th St, NW,Washington, DC, 20009 near corner of U Street

• $10 cover at door – cash-only

• $10 cash-only additional for all-you -can-eat buffet provided by Nellie’s Sports Bar. This month: Beef, Turkey, and Veggie Burgers with fixins, pasta salad, and cookies.

• Full bar – credit or cash

• Street parking or paid lot next door $10 or take Green or Yellow line to U St/Cardozo and exit on 10th Street side. Walk two blocks east.  Town is less than a half a block on the right.

• There is an ATM on the premises.

To sign up for open mic

Fill out  the online form in advance using the drop-down box to indicate the night you want to perform. You will have seven minutes to tell your story. We are strict about this, so don’t go over or you will be cut off. Also, you must tell a true story (again, it’s not a stage for stand-up, poetry, readings, fiction, or folktales) and you must incorporate the theme. You will be contacted 3-4 weeks before the specified show to arrange a  free (and mandatory) coaching session with our Education Director, Stephanie Garibaldi.  She can be reached at stephanie@garibaldi.com if you have any questions (Please do not use this address to sign up. This is only for questions.)

Thanks to Alexander Morozov for photographing our shows.

Tentative line-up (alphabetical order)

Amy Couchoud

Elissa Laura Gross

Derek Hills

Eric Jost

Abbey Kos

Jason Lakin

David Litt

Billy Maloy

Alex Petri

A night of true tales told live

• Doors open at 6:30pm

• Show starts at 8pm

• Must be 21 and must have ID.

• 2009 8th St, NW,Washington, DC, 20009 near corner of U Street

• $10 cover at door – cash-only

• $10 cash-only additional for all-you -can-eat buffet provided by Nellie’s Sports Bar. This month: Taco bar (meat and veggie)

• Full bar – credit or cash

• Street parking or paid lot next door $10 or take Green or Yellow line to U St/Cardozo and exit on 10th Street side. Walk two blocks east (away from African American Civil War Memorial. Turn left at 8th St. (you’ll see bright yellow  Tropicana Restaurant. ) Town is less than a half a block on the right.

• There is an ATM on the premises.

To sign up for open mic

Fill out  the online form in advance using the drop-down box to indicate the night you want to perform. You will have seven minutes to tell your story. We are strict about this, so don’t go over or you will be cut off. Also, you must tell a true story (again, it’s not a stage for stand-up, poetry, readings, fiction, or folktales) and you must incorporate the theme. You will be contacted 3-4 weeks before the specified show to arrange a  free (and mandatory) coaching session with our Education Director, Stephanie Garibaldi.  She can be reached at stephanie@garibaldi.com if you have any questions (Please do not use this address to sign up. This is only for questions.)

Thanks to Alexander Morozov for photographing our shows and Jessica Piscitelli of Capture Video for capturing it on video.

Tentative line-up (alphabetical order)

Our host: Stephanie Garibaldi, Jeffrey Brady, Geraldine Buckley, Julie Kraut, Nevin Martell, Nick Newlin, Jason Pittman, Kenny Reff, Matt Sherman, Karen St.Germain , Kerala Taylor

A night of true tales told live

• Doors open at 6:30pm

• Show starts at 8pm
• Must be 21 and must have ID.

• 2009 8th St, NW,Washington, DC, 20009 near corner of U Street

• $10 cover at door – cash-only

• $10 cash-only additional for all-you -can-eat buffet provided by Nellie’s Sports Bar.
• Full bar – cash only

• Street parking or paid lot next door $10 or take Green or Yellow line to U St/Cardozo and exit on 10th Street side. Walk two blocks east (away from African American Civil War Memorial. Turn left at 8th St. (you’ll see bright yellow  Tropicana Restaurant. ) Town is less than a half a block on the right.
• There is an ATM on the premises.

To sign up for open mic

Fill out  the online form in advance using the drop-down box to indicate the night you want to perform. You will have seven minutes to tell your story. We are strict about this, so don’t go over or you will be cut off. Also, you must tell a true story (again, it’s not a stage for stand-up, poetry, readings, fiction, or folktales) and you must incorporate the theme. You will be contacted 3-4 weeks before the specified show to arrange a  free (and mandatory) coaching session with our Education Director, Stephanie Garibaldi.  She can be reached at stephanie@garibaldi.com if you have any questions (Please do not use this address to sign up. This is only for questions.)

Thanks to Alexander Morozov for photographing our shows.

Tentative line-up(alphabetical order) —

Ian  Farley

Dustin Fisher

Alison Hanold

Joy Haynes

Mike Kane

Kelly Keisling

Adam Meyer

Kelly Nuxoll

Adam Ruben

NOTE: IF YOU PLAN TO SIGN UP, PLEASE SCAN AND SEND A COPY OF YOUR PHOTO TO INFO@SPEAKEASYDC.ORG

A night of true tales told live

• Doors open at 6:30pm

• Show starts at 8pm
• Must be 21 and must have ID.

• 2009 8th St, NW,Washington, DC, 20009 near corner of U Street

• $10 cover at door – cash-only

• $10 cash-only additional for all-you -can-eat buffet provided by Nellie’s Sports Bar. This month: Beef burger, Veggie burger, Hot dog, Chili, Potato salad, Pasta salad, Chips, Fixings: lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, mayo, ketchup, mustard, chocolate brownies and cookies
• Full bar – cash only

• Street parking or paid lot next door $10 or take Green or Yellow line to U St/Cardozo and exit on 10th Street side. Walk two blocks east (away from African American Civil War Memorial. Turn left at 8th St. (you’ll see bright yellow  Tropicana Restaurant. ) Town is less than a half a block on the right.
• There is an ATM on the premises.

To sign up for open mic

Fill out  the online form in advance using the drop-down box to indicate the night you want to perform. You will have seven minutes to tell your story. We are strict about this, so don’t go over or you will be cut off. Also, you must tell a true story (again, it’s not a stage for stand-up, poetry, readings, fiction, or folktales) and you must incorporate the theme. You will be contacted 3-4 weeks before the specified show to arrange a  free (and mandatory) coaching session with our Education Director, Stephanie Garibaldi.  She can be reached at stephanie@garibaldi.com if you have any questions (Please do not use this address to sign up. This is only for questions.)

Thanks to Alexander Morozov for photographing our shows and Jessica Piscitelli of Capture Video for capturing it on video.

Line Up – in order of appearance

Kim Weitkamp
Brad Winter
Laura Zam
Daniel Ginsberg
Geraldine Buckley
Derek Hills
Ellouise Schoettler
JR Russ
Shira Pinsker

April 13, 2010 at Town Danceboutique

A night of true tales told live

• Doors open at 6:30pm

• Show starts at 8pm
• Must be 21 and must have ID.

• 2009 8th St, NW,Washington, DC, 20009 near corner of U Street

• $10 cover at door – cash-only

• $10 cash-only additional for all-you -can-eat buffet provided by Nellie’s Sports Bar. This month: Beef burger, Veggie burger, Hot dog, Chili, Potato salad, Pasta salad, Chips, Fixings: lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, mayo, ketchup, mustard, chocolate brownies and cookies
• Full bar – cash only

• Street parking or paid lot next door $10 or take Green or Yellow line to U St/Cardozo and exit on 10th Street side. Walk two blocks east (away from African American Civil War Memorial. Turn left at 8th St. (you’ll see bright yellow  Tropicana Restaurant. ) Town is less than a half a block on the right.
• There is an ATM on the premises.

To sign up for open mic

Fill out  the online form in advance using the drop-down box to indicate the night you want to perform. You will have seven minutes to tell your story. We are strict about this, so don’t go over or you will be cut off. Also, you must tell a true story (again, it’s not a stage for stand-up, poetry, readings, fiction, or folktales) and you must incorporate the theme. You will be contacted 3-4 weeks before the specified show to arrange a  free (and mandatory) coaching session with our Education Director, Stephanie Garibaldi.  She can be reached at stephanie@garibaldi.com if you have any questions (Please do not use this address to sign up. This is only for questions.)

Thanks to Alexander Morozov for photographing our shows and Jessica Piscitelli of Capture Video for capturing it on video.

Tentative line-up (alphabetical order)

Michael Fleegler
Tom Fries
Julie Kraut
Ayanna Mackins
Michelle Orr
Jason Pittman
Adam Ruben
Niyati Shah
Adam Stellato

A night of true tales told live

• Doors open at 6:30pm
• Show starts at 8pm
• Must be 21 and must have ID.
• 2009 8th St, NW,Washington, DC, 20009 near corner of U Street
• $10 cover at door – cash-only
• $10 cash-only additional for all-you -can-eat buffet provided by Nellie’s Sports Bar. This month’s menu: Tacos
• Full bar – Credit cards accepted!
• Street parking or paid lot next door $10 or take Green or Yellow line to U St/Cardozo and exit on 10th Street side. Walk two blocks east (away from African American Civil War Memorial. Turn left at 8th St. (you’ll see bright yellow  Tropicana Restaurant. ) Town is less than a half a block on the right.
• There is an ATM on the premises.

To sign up for open mic

Fill out  the online form in advance using the drop-down box to indicate the night you want to perform. You will have seven minutes to tell your story. We are strict about this, so don’t go over or you will be cut off. Also, you must tell a true story (again, it’s not a stage for stand-up, poetry, readings, fiction, or folktales) and you must incorporate the theme. You will be contacted 3-4 weeks before the specified show to arrange a  free (and mandatory) coaching session with our Education Director, Stephanie Garibaldi.  She can be reached at stephanie@garibaldi.com if you have any questions (Please do not use this address to sign up. This is only for questions.)

Thanks to Alexander Morozov for photographing our shows and Jessica Piscitelli of Capture Video for capturing it on video.

Tentative line-up(alphabetical order)

Kevin Boggs

Amy Couchoud

Anders Kelto

Chris Lohse

Adam Meyer

Doug Powell

Sheldon Scott

SM Shrake

February 9 , 2010 at Town Danceboutique

A night of true tales told live

• Doors open at 6:30pm

• Show starts at 8pm

• Must be 21 and must have ID.

• 2009 8th St, NW,Washington, DC, 20009 near corner of U Street

• $10 cover at door – cash-only

• $10 cash-only additional for all-you -can-eat buffet provided by Nellie’s Sports Bar.

• Full bar – Credit cards now accepted

• Street parking or paid lot next door $10 or take Green or Yellow line to U St/Cardozo and exit on 10th Street side. Walk two blocks east (away from African American Civil War Memorial. Turn left at 8th St. (you’ll see bright yellow  Tropicana Restaurant. ) Town is less than a half a block on the right.

• There is an ATM on the premises.

Nellie’s SpeakEasy DC February’s Menu

• Cuban sandwiches (roasted pork, baked ham, swiss cheese, pickles, dab of mayo and mustard)
• Vegetables sandwiches with hummus
• Plantain chips
• Orange and cranberry bread pudding

To sign up for open mic

Fill out  the online form in advance using the drop-down box to indicate the night you want to perform. You will have seven minutes to tell your story. We are strict about this, so don’t go over or you will be cut off. Also, you must tell a true story (again, it’s not a stage for stand-up, poetry, readings, fiction, or folktales) and you must incorporate the theme. You will be contacted 3-4 weeks before the specified show to arrange a  free (and mandatory) coaching session with our Education Director, Stephanie Garibaldi.  She can be reached at stephanie@garibaldi.com if you have any questions (Please do not use this address to sign up. This is only for questions.)

Thanks to Alexander Morozov for photographing our shows and Jessica Piscitelli of Capture Video for capturing it on video.

Tentative line-up(alphabetical order)

Geraldine Butler

Dustin Fisher

Jennifer Howe

Katie Kelly

Julie Kraut

Justin Lacy

Atif Myers

Adam Ruben

Cecilia Saad

A night of true tales told live

• Doors open at 6:30pm

• Show starts at 8pm
• Must be 21 and must have ID.

• 2009 8th St, NW,Washington, DC, 20009 near corner of U Street

• $10 cover at door – cash-only

• $10 cash-only additional for all-you -can-eat buffet provided by Nellie’s Sports Bar. This month: Pasta night
  •Bow tie pasta with Marinara (tomato/basil)
  •Penne pasta with Bolognese (beef)
  •Gnocchi with cream sauce
  •Garden Salad
  •Assorted cookies
• Full bar – Now accepting credit cards!

• Street parking or paid lot next door $10 or take Green or Yellow line to U St/Cardozo and exit on 10th Street side. Walk two blocks east (away from African American Civil War Memorial. Turn left at 8th St. (you’ll see bright yellow  Tropicana Restaurant. ) Town is less than a half a block on the right.
• There is an ATM on the premises.

To sign up for open mic

Fill out  the online form in advance using the drop-down box to indicate the night you want to perform. You will have seven minutes to tell your story. We are strict about this, so don’t go over or you will be cut off. Also, you must tell a true story (again, it’s not a stage for stand-up, poetry, readings, fiction, or folktales) and you must incorporate the theme. You will be contacted 3-4 weeks before the specified show to arrange a  free (and mandatory) coaching session with our Education Director, Stephanie Garibaldi.  She can be reached at stephanie@garibaldi.com if you have any questions (Please do not use this address to sign up. This is only for questions.)

Thanks to Alexander Morozov for photographing our shows and Jessica Piscitelli of Capture Video for capturing it on video.

Tentative line-up(alphabetical order)

Deborah Diane

Ayanna Dookie

Kelly Keisling

Molly Kelly

Kriya

Christopher Love

Meredith Maslich

Nick Newlin

Jeremy Strozer

A night of true tales told live

• Doors open at 6:30pm

• Show starts at 8pm
• Must be 21 and must have ID.

• 2009 8th St, NW,Washington, DC, 20009 near corner of U Street

• $10 cover at door – cash-only

• $10 cash-only additional for all-you -can-eat buffet provided by Nellie’s Sports Bar. This month: Beef burger, Veggie burger, Hot dog, Chili, Potato salad, Pasta salad, Chips, Fixings: lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, mayo, ketchup, mustard, chocolate brownies and cookies
• Full bar – cash only

• Street parking or paid lot next door $10 or take Green or Yellow line to U St/Cardozo and exit on 10th Street side. Walk two blocks east (away from African American Civil War Memorial. Turn left at 8th St. (you’ll see bright yellow  Tropicana Restaurant. ) Town is less than a half a block on the right.
• There is an ATM on the premises.

Tentative line-up(alphabetical order)

• John Kevin Boggs
• Mario Campani
• Michael Cotter
• Elissa Laura Gross
• Annie Huey
• Andrew Korfhage
• Jennifer Luu
• Kerry O’Connor
• Jessica Piscitelli

Thanks to Alexander Morozov for photographing our shows and Jessica Piscitelli of Capture Video for capturing it on video.

Doors open at 6:30pm
Show starts at 8pm
2009 8th St, NW,Washington, DC, 20009 near corner of U Street
$10 cover at door
$10 additional for all-you -can-eat buffet provided by Nellie’s Sports Bar
Street parking or paid lot next door $15 or take Green or Yellow line to U St/Cardozo and exit on 10th Street side. Walk two blocks east (away from African American Civil War Memorial. Turn left at 8th St. (you’ll see bright yellow  Tropicana Restaurant. ) Town is less than a half a block on the right.

To sign up for open mic

Fill out  the online form in advance using the drop-down box to indicate the night you want to perform. You will have seven minutes to tell your story. We are strict about this, so don’t go over or you will be cut off. Also, you must tell a true story (again, it’s not a stage for stand-up, poetry, readings, fiction, or folktales) and you must incorporate the theme. You will be contacted 3-4 weeks before the specified show to arrange a  free (and mandatory) coaching session with our Education Director, Stephanie Garibaldi.  She can be reached at stephanie@garibaldi.com if you have any questions (Please do not use this address to sign up. This is only for questions.)

Thanks to Alexander Morozov for photographing our shows and Jessica Piscitelli of Capture Video for capturing it on video.