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june theme is Eureka

On June 30, four storytellers will tell a tale based on the prompt "Eureka!" at the gorgeous Sofia Theatre. You're not going to want to miss it! Check out June's storytellers below!

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Do You Want to Hear a Story?

In a Nutshell LIVE Storytelling has two shows!

In a Nutshell LIVE Storytelling is the best event happening in Sacramento! Every month, we roll out the red carpet for four fabulous storytellers from all corners of life to spin a (mostly) true tale LIVE  based on a prompt or theme. Join us for an unforgettable storytelling experience, humans! 

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WILDCARD! is our new monthly story swap, a fun and unpredictable evening of stories with two featured storytellers and the chance for random audience members to opt in and tell a tale (up to 10 mins). For old pros, newcomers, and randos alike. ALL ARE WELCOME TO BE ENTERTAINED!

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NEXT SHOW: June 19 at 6pm

June's Storytellers:

At In a Nutshell, audiences can count on an entertaining evening of storytelling from experienced storytellers with diverse backgrounds. Experience the roller-coaster ride of live storytelling.

Claire

Hennessy

is the co-founder/producer of Six Feet Apart Productions, a recipient of a 2024 National Storytelling Network Oracle Award for leadership and excellence. She’s a GrandSlam finalist at The Moth & the National Storytelling Festival, plus featured teller at the 2024 Women’s Storytelling Festival and others. She produces/organizes the Bay Area Storytelling Festival and is a Board Member of the Storytelling Association of California. 

Claire Hennessy featured June teller

kiry

shabazz

is a stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles, with roots in the Midwest and a career launched in Nor Cal. He's an instant crowd favorite, both online and at live events, thanks to his relatable and engaging comedy style. He made his late-night debut on The Tonight Show w/ Jimmy Fallon and his standup has been featured by Don't Tell Comedy twice (now on Hulu!), Bill Burr's The Ringers, Comedy Central’s Stand Up and was named New Face of Comedy by the Just for Laughs festival.

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becky

lynn

With a dark, yet charismatic style and dry but engaging delivery, Becky Lynn has made herself a fixture in the Nor Cal comedy scene. Covering a range of topics including modern love, grief, and parenthood, she ensures that there is something for every audience to relate to. Becky has opened for such heavy hitters as Jen Kirkman, Maria Bamford, and Tom Papa. She was recently featured in SF Sketchfest and she can be seen hosting various comedy clubs.

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Amy

Bee

writes short-form memoir and has been published in Ozy, New Ohio Review, Atticus, Salon, Heartwood, and other cool places. Her work has been loosely collected into an almost-memoir called The Wilderness Years on Substack. She has also been a book editor since 2018 and loves helping others tell their stories. Amy is the co-creator of In a Nutshell Storytelling and has secretly always wanted to tell her stories to an audience. She's also failed at hiking the Pacific Crest Trail 3  times.

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In a Nutshell is hosted and curated by storytelling comedian Keith Lowell Jensen, writer/storyteller Amy Bee, and author Aaron Carnes, three friends who want nothing more than to give humans laughter, insight, and the full spectrum of emotion from the absolute best live storytellers in the universe—that’s all.

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Come and get what you need, human! You deserve to connect, reflect, and celebrate the power of live storytelling. You are welcome here!

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