As always, the act of storytelling is at the center of AOH’s work and, in times like these, telling and listening to stories is one way for us to process these challenging times and heal.
For this spring and summer, it's a pleasure to offer these virtual events free of charge to the community. All we ask is that you RSVP so we can send you a link to access the livestream programs. Just click on each title for more info.
LOCAL CHARACTERS: MOTHERS
Friday, May 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 1p
To celebrate Mother’s Day, a series of five-minute interviews with local residents about their mother, being a mother and more. A new segment drops each week as a teaser for AOH’s newest program, LOCAL CHARACTERS, launching in July.
REAL PEOPLE REAL STORIES: REDUX
Saturday, June 27 at 8p
To celebrate AOH’s fifth anniversary, REAL PEOPLE REAL STORIES: REDUX features some of the most-memorable authentic personal narratives shared over the years by local residents.
CRYSTAL RADIO SESSIONS UPSTATE
Saturday, July 11 at 8p
Local Writers Local Voices
The local outpost of the NYC reading series, committed to showcasing the work of both established and emerging writers from the region. Hear short stories read by AOH audience favorite actors
SERIES PREMIERE: LOCAL CHARACTERS
Saturday, July 25 at 8p
Introducing AOH’s newest program: lively, free-wheeling interviews of friends and neighbors with AOH director Paul Ricciardi to learn what makes them tick.
August 7-16; Fridays, Saturdays at 8p; Sundays at 7p
Featuring new work by Heather Christian, Mariah Ayscue and Frank Boyd performed in virtual staged readings.