Piccolo Spoleto 2024
at
Threshold Repertory Theatre
Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me,
But Banjoes Saved My Life
written and performed by Keith Alessi
About the Show -----
Everyone has a story. Your stories matter.
Keith Alessi had a story.
He was neither an actor nor a musician, and his journey to the stage was a highly improbable one. But this show is a reflection of the power and purpose our stories can have when we share them with the world in an authentic and honest way.
The grassroots sound of the banjo lures you in and brings you back to a simpler time in life, as Keith takes you on the journey of his unique personal story about how music was the catalyst to ultimately saving his life.
A heartwarming, true story of transformation, this show is like a homecoming, and has captivated audiences internationally.
Everyone has a story.
What’s yours?
RUNNING TIME: 80 MINUTES
Cognac and Roses:
A Toast to Edgar Allan Poe
conceived and directed by Christine Eliason
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About the Show -----
Cognac and Roses contains some of Poe's best and most loved works told by six master storytellers. Join us as we perform these haunting tales for you. Immerse yourself in the intoxicating imagination of one of America's greatest writers.
RUNNING TIME: 90 MINUTES
A Yank in Scotland
or
How I Lost My Wallet in the Highlands
written and performed by Paul O'Brien
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About the Show -----
The Highlands of Scotland, filled with misty moors and glens, rolling fields of heather, and ghosts from Scottish history, invite mystical ruminations, kindle existential questions, and spark the imagination to soar into higher and unchartered territory. Join Paul O’Brien, and Bonnie Prince Charlie, in the telling of one man’s story of loss and discovery as he searches for mystery, meaning, and a lost wallet in the Highlands of Scotland.
RUNNING TIME: 75 MINUTES
Musings from the Bar
written and performed by Donnie Exelbierd
About the Show -----
Saddle on up to the theater and listen to a few tales from the Bar. Donnie Exelbierd, long time bartender at one of Charleston's favorite restaurants, Muse, will take you for a story-telling adventure with some humor, some seriousness, and some comforting musings. Find out what your local bar can mean to you! This is sure to be an entertaining and aMUSEing good time!
RUNNING TIME: 60 MINUTES
