Published February 13. 2026 03:10AM<\/p>\n
Share your own story, or enjoy others\u2019 tales, at Touchstone Theatre\u2019s \u201cWinter Story Cabaret,\u201d 7 p.m. Feb. 20, Godfrey Daniels, Bethlehem.<\/p>\n
The performance is part of Touchstone\u2019s \u201cUnBound Year-Round,\u201d a year-long reframing of its \u201cFestival Unbound.\u201d<\/p>\n
The \u201cStory Cabaret\u201d is hosted by Touchstone Ensemble Member and professional storyteller Mary Wright.<\/p>\n
The evening is patterned after the New York City spoken-word event, \u201cThe Moth,\u201d founded in New York City in 1997 and now in 28 cities.<\/p>\n
Godfrey\u2019s features local professional tellers and an open-mic for the public to participate. Stories must be true and personal. Open-mic stories are limited to 5 minutes.<\/p>\n
Guest performers include Wright, Dave Fry and Khalid Taylor.<\/p>\n
Wright has been a professional actor, director, playwright and storyteller for more than 25 years. She is a founding member of the Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild.<\/p>\n
Fry is a folk musician, teaching artist, co-founder of Godfrey Daniels and author of \u201cWelcome to Godfrey Daniels: How a Small Folk Club Became a Legendary Venue for Musicians from Around The World.\u201d<\/p>\n
Taylor is a teaching artist, documentary songwriter and musician.<\/p>\n
Stories will be on the theme of \u201cLight.\u201d<\/p>\n
The program is expected to run approximately two hours. The first hour features the guest performers, followed by a brief intermission and the open mic, with 10 slots available.<\/p>\n
Fresh baked goods and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Godfrey Daniels.<\/p>\n
Tickets are pay-what-you-will.<\/p>\n
\u201cWinter Story Cabaret,\u201d 7 p.m. Feb. 20, Touchstone Theatre, Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem. 610-867-1689; http:\/\/www.touchstone.org\/<\/p>\n
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