Tales Told, the new monthly podcast from Tellin’ Tales Theatre, hosted by Robert Teverbaugh and Shui Sherrard, celebrates the art of storytelling from our past performances. Each episode shines a light on the diverse voices and talents of people with and without disabilities within our community, echoing the Tellin’ Tales mission to amplify stories that connect, inspire, and empower.
Don't Go There: Finding Divinity and Owning Desire (Featuring Kimberly Rob Baker and Kimberly Thalia)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the podcast! Today, we bring you two live performances from Tellin' Tales Theatre’s March 2026 show, Hands Up. Don't Go There!. Both storytellers dive headfirst into forbidden territory, breaking free from rigid expectations to embrace their true identities. They show us the courage, humor, and heart it takes to cross lines and rewrite your own narrative. Let’s listen in. Featured Stories “Which One of You is the Man" -By Kimberly Robb Baker After years of su...
24 Aug 2026
Reinvented & Unbroken ( Featuring Mary Hobein and Israel Antonio)
Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re sharing stories performed in the Tellin’ Tales Touring Show, I Am Who I Am. Get ready for funny, touching, and personal vignettes from seasoned performers living with disabilities—offering an inspiring message of independence, self-worth, and navigating the world on their own terms. Featured Stories “Re-inventing Superwoman" -By Mary Hobein Conditioned by a lifetime of put-others-first perfectionism, a woman faces severe physical collapse and a painf...
Send us Fan Mail Episode 8 Show notes This episode introduces the Tellin’ Tales Theatre Ambassador Program—a leadership development initiative empowering young adults with and without disabilities to share their lived experiences. This episode features two remarkable storytellers from the Young Adult Writers Workshop performance in July of 2025.. Together, these stories highlight the profound strength, resilience, and independence of a new generation finding their voices. Featured S...
1 Jul 2026
Episode Seven: Michael Herzovi and Judith Harding
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the podcast! Today, we feature two stories originally performed in Tellin' Tales Theatre’s Ensemble Showcase in October of 2025. Both writers are part of our ensemble—a collaborative group of theater artists with and without disabilities who work closely together to enhance the mission of the company. Enjoy these uniquely unforgettable perspectives! Featured Stories “The Wrath of Carbondale" -By Michael Herzovi Two students in power wheelchairs get stra...
30 May 2026
Episode Six: Victoria Boateng and Rose Chord
Send us Fan Mail This episode highlights two storytellers from “Hands Up Forgiveness,” performed live in March 2025 at Northeastern Illinois University. This performance shared real-life experiences that reveal the transformative power of compassion, wisdom, and kindness in the face of pain and betrayal. Featured Stories “My Rhythm My Way” - Victoria Boateng shares powerful story of a woman on the autism spectrum who finds her voice through music. From early silence and bullying to self...
2 May 2026
Episode Five: Tim Bannon and Eli Walsh
Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, we highlight young writers with disabilities from Tellin’ Tales Theatre’s Young Adult Writers Workshop. Through humor and resilience, they challenge stereotypes and celebrate personal growth. Featured Stories: “Trust the Knitters You Must” – Eli Walsh resists attending an adult sleepaway camp for people with disabilities, feeling kidnapped by his parents. But unexpected friendships, anarchist lawyers, and a canceled lube wrestling event transform the ...
6 Apr 2026
Episode Four: Stephen Donart and Robert Teverbaugh
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we highlight the Hands Up! storytelling series, a unique program that provides adults from diverse backgrounds—with and without disabilities—a platform to explore controversial issues through personal storytelling. The series fosters understanding by reversing the lens on these topics and focusing on our shared humanity. Featured Stories “Be Safe” - Stephen Donart marched in pride parades with his saxophone adorned in rainbow leis, only to later navi...
28 Feb 2026
Episode Three: Shui Sherard and Dr. Arthur C. Donart
Send us Fan Mail This episode explores stories from Tellin’ Tales’ “Hands Up” series. This series tackles topic including race, faith, and disability through diverse personal stories that connect past and present, broadening perspectives and celebrating unique journeys of resilience and growth. Featured Stories: “God is in the Numbers” - Shui Sherard’s childhood curiosity about math and time sparks a lifelong spiritual journey through various religions, leading to the realization that f...
25 Jan 2026
Episode Two: Ladonna Freidheim And Suzanne Metzel
Send us Fan Mail This episode of Tellin’ Tales Tales Told features inspiring stories of resilience and creativity, including a wheelchair ballet dancer breaking barriers and a breast cancer survivor redefining her path. Celebrate strength and new beginnings! Featured Stories: “I Am A Force” - Ladonna Freidheim’s story celebrates resilience and transformation, highlighting how individuals overcome obstacles—like disability and illness—to redefine themselves through creativity, strength, and de...
5 Jan 2026
Episode One: Tekki Lomnicki and Josh Friedberg
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Tales Told, a storytelling podcast from Tellin’ Tales Theatre! In our first episode, meet hosts Shui and Rob, and hear powerful true stories by founder Tekki Lomnicki and storyteller Josh Friedberg—exploring body image, disability, vulnerability, and self-acceptance. Real stories, real voices. Featured Stories: Clothing Optional - Tekki Lomnicki shares her journey of vulnerability and self-acceptance at a clothing-optional hot springs retreat. Thr...
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