by B.J. Hollars
What happens when you bring together some of the region’s best storytellers, musicians and multimedia creators? That’s what Nick Meyer and members of the Volume One crew were determined to find out. The result—True North—will be performed live in the JAMF Theater at the Pablo Center at the Confluence on November 16th and 17th.
What is True North? For one, it’s not your run-of-the-mill storytelling series. Rather, it’s a highly produced, carefully curated evening of, as its website notes, “authentic stories, dynamic multi-media, and curious collaborations from some of our favorite writers, filmmakers, performers, artists, and musicians — all live on stage.”
Jodie Arnold
The show will feature a range of storytellers, including Nick Butler, Kobi Shaw, Ward Rubrecht, and Jodie Arnold, all of whom will share some of their most poignant and powerful stories alongside a live score produced by S. Carey. Adding to the ambiance will be “signature pieces” of film, multimedia, animations, and other live artistic performances. In short, the show’s a true collaboration of true stories performed live. And at the direction of Jake Lindgren, surely audiences are in for a treat.
“This is truly a complete multi-media experience,” True North performer Jodie Arnold says. “For lovers of a good story, this will bring it to life like never before.”
As writers, the question of how far we can stretch a story—and how we can enhance it by way of collaborating with other arts—is always at the forefront. It’s one thing to write the words on the page, but how do we give them life beyond the page? On November 16th and 17th, you can find out. Click here to watch a teaser for the show, and here to order your tickets today. And remember, the show’s only the beginning of your True North evening. The afterparty at the Pablo is another opportunity to share your own stories, as well as reflect on what you’ve just seen, heard, and experienced.