Barbara Colaciello

Florida Theatre

**Event: Untold Stories - Summer at Florida Theatre**

**Date and Time:**
- **Date:** July 11, 2024
- **Event Starts:** 7:30 PM
- **Doors Open:** 6:30 PM

**Location:**
- **Venue:** Florida Theatre

**Event Description:**
Untold Stories, now entering its 3rd season, is a remarkable initiative by the nonprofit Florida Theatre. This event honors the timeless tradition of oral storytelling in a contemporary setting. Each quarterly story evening unfolds with its own thematic arc, featuring personal and transformative tales from a diverse array of voices intimately connected to the culture of Northeast Florida. From artists and tech enthusiasts to entrepreneurs, educators, and medical professionals, each storyteller shares memories intricately interwoven and shaped by the unique environment of the region.

The evening is curated by Artistic Director and host Barbara Colaciello of BABS’LAB, who presents the stories as a cohesive whole, akin to a series of mini-plays. This approach takes the audience on an emotional rollercoaster, from laughter to tears, introspection to inspiration. Each event also features a curated musical journey by a guest artist, creating a dynamic and immersive experience for the audience.

**Featured Storytellers:**
- **Amaris DeLeon:** A student at the University of North Florida majoring in English with a minor in Religious Studies. Amaris is also a local preschool teacher and enjoys exploring Jacksonville with her Pittie Mix, Luna.
- **Jaiquan Tyre:** A multidisciplinary artist from Jacksonville, FL, with a family history in the Sweetwater community. Jaiquan's art empowers future generations with self-awareness and an understanding of their world.
- **Renay Daigle:** A long-time Jacksonville resident who, along with her husband, raised two daughters and grew an advertising/public relations agency. Renay is a writer and storyteller who enjoys spending time on the beach with a book.
- **Thony Aiuppy:** A visual artist, cartoonist, and art educator who has worked with learners of all ages for over a decade. Thony was awarded the Wolfsburg Fellowship for Social Justice in Education and completed the Sequential Artist Workshop Yearlong Program.

**Tickets:**
- **On Sale Now**

Join us as we celebrate the power of narrative and the vibrant cultural mosaic that defines Northeast Florida—its people, landscapes, and history—one story at a time.