BRATTLEBORO — The Hatch presents its third “Storytellers on a Mission” event featuring nationally renowned storytellers who will tell hilarious stories to raise money for a great cause.
The event's recipient is the Morningside Shelter in Brattleboro, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. The event is Saturday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m., at Latchis Theatre. The program will be recorded and edited for later broadcast on Vermont Public Radio.
The evening's storytellers will be hosted by Peter Sagal, Host of NPR's “Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!” Featured are Cindy Pierce, Elna Baker, Peter Aguero, and Ian Chillag, with additional special guests.
All performers have performed on critically acclaimed stages such as “The Moth,” various NPR shows, and Comedy Central programming.
Launched in early 2013 to entertain the community and raise funds for nonprofit organizations in Vermont, the previous two storytelling events presented by The Hatch packed the Latchis and raised more than $20,000 each.
The stakes are higher for this event. The goal is to raise $35,000 in honor of Morningside Shelter's 35th anniversary.
Morningside Shelter provides temporary homes to thousands in need of stable housing. The organization believes in making that experience as dignified as possible.
As many of its residents are recovering from trauma, mental health issues, and/or are recovering from substance abuse, the shelter's “Design for Dignity” project aims to provide a safe space that is calming and therapeutic, while encouraging thriving lives, self-determination, and new beginnings.