THIRD TIME’S A CHARM …
This May 2, 2023 The Story Collider will host its third annual Proton Prom! A night of festivities celebrating our favorite stories and storytellers. Join us – in person or virtually – at The Bell House in Brooklyn at 8 pm for a night to remember.
This event will be hosted by comedian Gastor Almonte (Comedy Central, Peacock’s True Story) and Natalia Reagan (StarTalk, NatGeo), and introduced by Story Collider Board President Eric Jankowski.
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Reception
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Show
10:00 pm - 12:00 am - Dance Party
Can’t come to Prom? Donate here!
STORYTELLERS
Dr. Moiya McTier is an astrophysicist, folklorist, and science communicator. After graduating as Harvard’s first student to double major in astrophysics and mythology, Moiya earned her PhD in astronomy at Columbia University. Moiya’s mission is to help people better understand the world around them through science and facts. She does that through her podcasts Exolore and Pale Blue Pod, a mythology show for PBS called Fate & Fabled, and her hit book THE MILKY WAY: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy.
Zach Weinersmith is a cartoonist, best known for making the comic strip SMBC. He co-authored the NYT bestselling pop science book Soonish, illustrated the NYT bestselling Open Borders. His work has been featured in too many places and society is the worse for it.
Josh Johnson is a stand-up, Emmy-nominated writer, performer, and NAACP award-winner from Louisiana by way of Chicago. He is currently a writer on The Daily Show, and is a former writer and performer on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he made his late-night debut. Johnson is Comedy Central’s ‘most watched comedian ever’ with 40M+ views to date across their platforms.
John Fugelsang is a New York-based political commentator, comedian, TV and radio personality, performer, and writer. He was the host of America’s Funniest Home Videos and has appeared frequently on news commentary shows on CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, Fox News, and NPR. Recently, Fugelsang was the host of Current TV’s daily show, Viewpoint, where he analyzed the news and facilitated conversations about current affairs. Currently, he hosts a daily program called “Tell Me Everything” on the new SiriusXM Insight Channel.
Janeane Garofalo has had many memorable and critically acclaimed roles in film and television since bursting on the scene in 1992. She's appeared in films such as "The Truth About Cats and Dogs," "Wet Hot American Summer," "Ratatouille" and "Reality Bites." She was a cast member of the Emmy award winning "Ben Stiller Show," as well as the comedy classic "The Larry Sanders Show," and had recurring roles on "24" and "The West Wing." She appeared in Bravo's first scripted series "Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce" and can be seen in the Netflix series "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp." Along with "Little Boxes," Janeane will appear in several feature films in 2016, including "Blue Angel" and "Speech and Debate." In addition to acting in film and television, Janeane is an outspoken activist and tours the country as a stand-up comedian. She was instrumental in the successful launching of the first liberal radio network, Air America Radio, where she hosted her own talk show, "The Majority Report." A lightning rod for controversy, Janeane's well-informed opinions and unflinching honesty have inspired laughs as well as striking a chord with the left, right and everyone in between. She is a noted peace activist.
FAQ
Proton Prom? What is this? Proton Prom is The Story Collider’s annual fundraiser, and we use the event to raise money that we spend throughout the year to support our staff salaries, storytelling programs, and workshops. Your support enables us to serve thousands of audience members, 250 storytellers, and our team of 40 producers! Because we love storytelling, the event is designed just like a Story Collider live show, with four storytellers sharing amazing, hilarious, heartbreaking stories about science. You’ll also hear from our staff and board, and have time to mingle and chat with your fellow guests.
Will there be food and drinks? Yes! There will be light snacks for you to enjoy throughout the night, and a cash bar.
Can I attend virtually? Yes! A livestream of the event will begin shortly after 8pm, and you will be able to experience everything that happens on stage.
What are your COVID protocols at the venue? The Bell House will be checking vaccine records at the door, and we will ask that all guests wear masks when they are not eating and drinking. If you are feeling sick, please stay home!
How do I get there? The Bell House is in Gowanus at 149 7th St, Brooklyn, NY. It is accessible by the F/G to Smith Street or 4th & 9th, and the R to 9th Street, as well as multiple local buses and by car.
What should I wear? It’s Prom, but it’s also a Tuesday, so wear what makes you happy and comfortable! Some of us will be in ties and long dresses, some of us in jeans and flannel shirts, and you are welcome to come as you are.
What is a proton? A proton is a stable subatomic particle, symbol p , H⁺, or ¹H⁺ with a positive electric charge of +1e elementary charge. Its mass is slightly less than that of a neutron and 1854 times the mass of an electron.