It's sooooo hot this time of year. We at the Shelter Theater get it. That's why we think you should escape the weather and come hide out in our comfortable, dark theater and do absolutely nothing with us - nothing except bask in quality entertainment perhaps while sipping on a refreshing beverage. Leslie Beam's extraordinary series Shelter Skelter Storytelling Extravaganza is back Friday, June 21 at 6pm with nine all new ten minute stories. Shelter Skelter continues to amuse and surprise audiences with its eclectic array of storytellers and genres of stories from comedy to drama to mythology to spooky to the undefinable. Live musical accompaniment by California guitarist Doug Pulfer. And on the off off chance one of the tales doesn't suit your taste, just wait a few minutes and you're on to the next.
So what inspired Leslie Beam to create Shelter Skelter Storytelling Extravaganza in the first place? It was a hole in the SMA arts scene crying out to be filled. You may have noticed there's been huge growth in storytelling's popularity in the US and around the world in the last decade. Storytellers want to perform and story fans want to hear them. San Miguel is packed with interesting people who bring to the table a wealth of compelling stories. Not to mention, Leslie loves to tell stories herself. Plus she’s a big fan of the Shelter Theater, its owner John and manager David, partners in all of this. So after the audience's enthusiastic reception to the pilot show last August, it was clear we had to do more. And the audience kept coming and the storytellers kept stepping up. And now we're on our ninth show! We couldn't be more proud or grateful for what Shelter Skelter has become. Tickets at sheltervg4.com and Biblioteca gift shop.