HOME SWEET HOME is based on an East of the River grant from the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities. The project will focus on the collection and presentation of true stories about what “home” means and endeavor to engage Ward 7 and 8 communities in the art of storytelling; give voice to the life experiences of Ward 7 and 8 residents; and encourage ownership over the public narrative of life East of the Anacostia River. The project will involve a series of classes in March and April and a performance on Friday, May 8 at THEARC.  Note that these stories are autobiographical and meant to be performed by and for an adult (or young adult) audience. While storytelling is commonly understood as something that children enjoy, SpeakeasyDC has been sharing the art of storytelling with adults since 1997.