Raven Narratives

Jorie describes the loves and losses that taught her a rare and beautiful way of building connection and relationship.

In this Cracker Jack Box story, audience member Alana remembers a night where things got messy, but she discovered true love.

Bailey describes her religious upbringing and the attempts to reconcile with her church that ultimately led her to a place of powerful self-acceptance.

After his father is diagnosed with cancer, Andrew takes on a life-changing hobby.

MK has an encounter in the mountains that teaches her a deeper truth about her place in the natural world.

Featured stories told by audience members at the Raven Narratives "family" story SLAM at the Sunflower Theatre on November 30th, 2018. Including stories by: Ariel Alley Jumbo (00:52) Armida Huerta (07:15) Frank Cope (15:30) John Chmelir (24:43) Paul Koops (31:21) Nyibol Bior (37:40) Zoe Coleman Freedman (46:07)

Featured stories told by audience members at the Raven Narratives "family" story SLAM at the Durango Arts Center on December 1st, 2018. Including stories by: Amber DeHerrera (00:46) Janelle Stewart (06:12) Heather Hoechst (12:00) Matt Cornell (21:36) Melissa May (28:35) Shane Nelson (39:40) Tom Garcia (49:22)

Heather looks back at the times when she didn't fit in, and describes how she ultimately found her perfect place. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

After losing a close friend, Tom has to contend with the deepest questions of the soul. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Jim gets involved in a group with good intentions that ultimately turns dangerous. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Armida describes the profound experiences that led her to a place where she belongs. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Rosa, who is in sanctuary at the Mancos United Methodist Church while facing deportation, shares her poems of "belonging". Find out more about her story at www.rosabelongshere.org. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Gabriel's dad points him towards an identity he has only imagined in childhood fantasies. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Mary finds herself in a jail cell, facing a grim and uncertain future. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Sue experiences some beautiful coincidences while taking her parent's ashes home. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

After running away from home, Lille finally finds a family where she belongs. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Cracker Jack Box storyteller Tom Penn searches for big waves to surf while in Mexico, and he finds them.

Cracker Jack Box storyteller Tyler VanGemert describes his hopeful encounter with a moose while canoeing in Canada.

While serving in the Alaska Army National Guard, John and his crew transport a snow groomer onto a glacier using a Blackhawk helicopter.

Claudia sees one of the most rare sights on earth during one of the saddest moments in her life.

Brad explains his long and beautiful relationship with water, and how it taught him to let go.

Beverly and her friends and family have to take refuge during a huge winter storm on Red Mountain Pass.

Nico tries to have a snack in his kayak, discovers a piece of his past in the Utah desert, and finds his home in the mountains.

Katrina decides to hike from Durango to Silverton, Colorado by following the waterways and eating wild foods along the way.

David describes growing up in Silverton, Colorado and adventures at his favorite swimming hole.