Tales Told

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the podcast! Today, we feature two stories originally performed in Tellin' Tales Theatre’s Ensemble Showcase in October of 2025. Both writers are part of our ensemble—a collaborative group of theater artists with and without disabilities who work closely together to enhance the mission of the company. Enjoy these uniquely unforgettable perspectives!  Featured Stori...

Send us Fan Mail This episode highlights two storytellers from “Hands Up Forgiveness,” performed live in March 2025 at Northeastern Illinois University. This performance shared real-life experiences that reveal the transformative power of compassion, wisdom, and kindness in the face of pain and betrayal.  Featured Stories “My Rhythm My Way” - Victoria Boateng shares powerful story of a woman on th...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, we highlight young writers with disabilities from Tellin’ Tales Theatre’s Young Adult Writers Workshop. Through humor and resilience, they challenge stereotypes and celebrate personal growth. Featured Stories: “Trust the Knitters You Must” – Eli Walsh resists attending an adult sleepaway camp for people with disabilities, feeling kidnapped by his parents....

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we highlight the Hands Up! storytelling series, a unique program that provides adults from diverse backgrounds—with and without disabilities—a platform to explore controversial issues through personal storytelling. The series fosters understanding by reversing the lens on these topics and focusing on our shared humanity. Featured Stories “Be Safe” - Steph...

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores stories from Tellin’ Tales’ “Hands Up” series.  This series tackles topic including race, faith, and disability through diverse personal stories that connect past and present, broadening perspectives and celebrating unique journeys of resilience and growth. Featured Stories: “God is in the Numbers” - Shui Sherard’s childhood curiosity about math and time spar...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of Tellin’ Tales Tales Told features inspiring stories of resilience and creativity, including a wheelchair ballet dancer breaking barriers and a breast cancer survivor redefining her path. Celebrate strength and new beginnings! Featured Stories: “I Am A Force” - Ladonna Freidheim’s story celebrates resilience and transformation, highlighting how individuals overcome...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Tales Told , a storytelling podcast from Tellin’ Tales Theatre! In our first episode, meet hosts Shui and Rob, and hear powerful true stories by founder Tekki Lomnicki and storyteller Josh Friedberg—exploring body image, disability, vulnerability, and self-acceptance. Real stories, real voices.  Featured Stories: Clothing Optional  -  Tekki Lomnicki shares her journey o...