Stories on Stage collaborates once again with Buntport Theater Company in VERY SHORT STORIES: INTERNATIONAL

Stories on Stage collaborates once again with Buntport Theater Company in Very Short Stories: International. Denver performances are Saturday, April 8 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, located at 721 Santa Fe Drive. Tickets are $15- $28 and are available by calling 303-494-0523 or online at www.storiesonstage.org.

Flash Fiction is a genre written in celebration of Shakespeare's famous axiom that "Brevity is the soul of wit." Simply put, flash fiction is an extremely compact form of storytelling. Other names for it include: "short short story, sudden, micro, furious, skinny and postcard fiction. Famous practitioners of the form include Anton Chekhov, O. Henry, Franz Kafka, Ray Bradbury and Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. The challenge of flash fiction is to tell a complete story, with a beginning, middle and end, in which every single word is absolutely essential.

As a vibrant ensemble, Buntport Theater Company is intent on creating innovative and affordable entertainment, by writing and producing all of their work. Each piece grows from a collaborative process, without specific directors or designers, relying on The Combined skills of the whole ensemble. Known for unusual adaptations and quirky original comedies, they keep their seasons packed, debuting several new full-length productions in addition to a variety of less traditional programming. From live sit-coms to unique open mic nights to family friendly entertainment to an on-going series at the Denver Art Museum, Buntport Theater Company offer programs that appeal to people from all walks of life.

Buntport Theater Company members are Brian Colonna, Hannah Duggan, Erik Edborg, Erin Rollman and Samantha Schmitz.

Celebrating their 16th Season, Stories on Stage has renowned actors bring stories to life by combining literature with theater.

Stories on Stage mission includes two outreach programs:

"Voices Out of Silence," a suicide prevention program for teens. It includes a performance based on stories taken from interviews and personal writings of teens that have attempted suicide and survived and thrived. This program is brought directly to local middle and high schools, impacting approximately 750 students a year.

"Cuentame un Cuentito/Tell Me a Story" is a bilingual performance that integrates Latin American folk tales with music, projections and dance. The show goes to 10 schools annually, impacting over 2,500 students. Each of the stories is selected for their messages on bullying, individuality, being true to yourself, and kindness.

" Very Short Stories: International " is sponsored by Christine and John Smith and in part by the Citizens of the Scientific and Cultural District (SCFD), Bonfils Stanton Foundation, Fine Arts Foundation, Colorado Creative Industries, The Rea Charitable Trust and the Ralph and Florence Burgess Trust.