Sunday, November 12th at 2:00pm
LIVE at Ancram Opera House
1330 County Route 7, Ancram, 12502
Generously supported by:
REAL PEOPLE REAL STORIES is an audience favorite and mainstay in AOH’s seasonal programming. The RPRS approach involves a series of storytelling workshops. In these workshops, local residents develop and shape their monologues with guidance from program director Paul Ricciardi. The results are an array of poignant, humorous, and captivating tales that celebrate community and personal connection.
RPRS reflects the heart of AOH’s mission - to provide the community a unique, intimate opportunity to connect and engage with one another through theatrical performance.
Meet the Storytellers
Anne Undeland, Lanesborough, MA
Anne Undeland is a playwright and actor, whose written work has been performed around the country. Currently (when she's not swinging hammers at her 200-year-old house) she's writing a solo play about Mozart's wife.
Anne’s story is a reminder that you never know what's behind an unopened door.
Marisa Russello, just north of Hudson, NY
Marisa Russello is a writer and peer specialist who’s proud to offer support and resources to those pursuing wellness and mental health recovery. Her work has been featured in Slate, Hypertext, Catapult, Brevity, and elsewhere. She’s been interviewed for Women’s Health, Verywell Mind, STAT News, and more. Marisa is revising a memoir entitled Everything You Can’t Control. Learn more at marisarussello.com or say hi on her Substack newsletter, “Of Mice & Mental Health.”
Marisa’s story is about learning how other people’s perspectives can change the course of someone’s life.
Emily Soell, Sharon, CT
Emily Soell made her career in direct marketing where she acceded to the positions of Vice Chair/Chief Creative Officer of two major New York based direct marketing advertising agencies. Upon retiring, she returned to her first love – acting. She was cast in a number of productions at the Sharon Playhouse and got a part in The Leftovers, an HBO TV series. After serving as a member of the Sharon Playhouse Board for a number of years, she was elected Board President in 2017.
Emily’s story is about her mother, her dog Nicky, her friend Joanie, and Judaism -- not necessarily in that order.
Macey Levin, Taconic, CT
Macey Levin is a retired teacher from Long Island who has spent many years in the theatre. He lives in Taconic, Connecticut, with his wife, his dachshund and his turtle.
Macey's story is about his love affair with a dog.
Do you have a story you’d like to tell?
Contact Paul Ricciardi at paul@ancramoperahouse.org. No prior storytelling experience needed; each storyteller receives 5-6 hours of individual training and rehearsal time to craft a compelling narrative and to hone the telling of their story.