THE ARTICHOKE PRESENTS
MAGGIE CRANE: SIDE BY SIDE
Can you ever be as cool as your older brother? Not when he has a purple sparkly wheelchair and everyone’s attention.
Set during the early 2000s in the crunchy-granola-meets-redneck-woods of Western Massachusetts, Maggie Crane’s darkly funny solo show is an autobiographical account of growing up amidst disability, death, and Dunkin Donuts. To ground the show in preteen angst and vulnerability, Maggie uses pop punk and her lifelong obsession with the worst band of all time, Panic at the Disco.
Side by Side is part solo show, part stand-up special about comedian Maggie's relationship with her older brother Aiden. Aiden was blind, in a wheelchair, and developmentally disabled, but this never stopped the wild jealousy, sibling rivalry, and unique bond between the two siblings.
SATURDAY, MAY 9 @ 8 PM
The Howland Cultural Center in Beacon, NY
Registration is now open for our SPRING STORYTELLING WORKSHOP
Let’s face it: public speaking is one of the most common fears out there. In this Beginner Storytelling Workshop, you’ll build real confidence onstage by crafting two slam-ready stories you can be genuinely proud of. Along the way, you’ll learn how to shape true stories for maximum impact — finding clarity, humor, and emotional connection.
The course culminates in a live class show, where you’ll share your work in a supportive environment and wow friends and family with your finely crafted tales.
The workshop meets Tuesdays at Drew’s house in Beacon.
OUR Story Slam RETURNS THURSDAY, APRIL 23!
It’s your turn to tell a story! Swing by early to Norma’s in Wappingers Falls to enter your name for a chance to tell a 6-minute true, personal story! The winner of the evening will go on to our Big Story Showdown on our main stage in Beacon.
The Story Slam is FREE, but we do ask that you support the venue by by purchasing some of their outstanding food and drinks!
The show starts at 7 PM.
