Have you ever been on a really bad date? Why not bring it up on stage as Story District hosts “Worst Date Ever: A Valentine’s Day Contest” at Howard Theatre Wednesday.
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“We’re on the right track. I’m feeling good about the future,” says Story District’s Amy Saidman of the organization she started over 23 years ago and that has long reigned as Washington’s premiere live storytelling entity.
That is, until the pandemic put an end to the kind of live interaction critical to the success of Story District’s shows, particularly by fostering a sense of congenial camaraderie that helps speakers feel safe and confident enough to share their personal stories in a roomful of strangers.
After months spent on major restructuring and strategic planning, Saidman is relaunching the organization and its signature monthly programming series, with shows presented for the foreseeable future as livestreams from Union Stage along with streaming partner Mandolin.