Life can throw us all curveballs from time to time, but what we take away from them — from lessons learned to lumps, bumps, or bruises — may make all the difference. Join us for an evening of true, personal stories about science from some of New York’s most lively storytellers along the Hudson River’s gorgeous Pier 57!
Hosted by Zack Stovall and Christine Williams.
Doors at 7 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm.
Directions:
Hudson River Park’s Discovery Tank is an interactive technology-powered gallery and classroom at Pier 57. This new space invites visitors of all ages to explore the Hudson River environment virtually. The Discovery Tank is located at the end of Pier 57. Please enter through the south entrance glass doors and walk through the market to the end of the hall. The Discovery Tank will be on your right after the bathrooms.
Stories by:
Cartoonist and Comedian, Milly McDermott, celebrates her 15 years cancer free-aversary speaking of her rare type of cancer diagnosed at age 15. Come for a laugh filled evening as Milly talks about tumors, life after cancer, and how it led into the career she has today. Milly began doing comical speeches about her rare type of tumor at age 15, and has since created comedy shows in both the U.S. and in China, and currently writes and publishes comic strips about her life in New York.
Tim Barnes is a comedian, television writer, and host of the You Are The Genre podcast. Regardless of genre, his work tends to bring light to social issues from unexpected angles. Tim has written for the Nickelodeon sitcom Warped!, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Nickelodeon's All That revival, Comedy Central, the NPR quiz show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, and even documented his testicles once for Men's Health. Chicago Magazine named Tim one of the 16 Chicago Comics You Should Check Out... and The Chicago Tribune has described him as "a smooth wordsmith who is sharp, polished and confident..."
Joe Charnitski is a writer, performer, and two-time Moth StorySlam winner. Joe was the host of the Night Train storytelling series at the Philipstown Depot Theatre in Garrison, NY. His stories have been featured on The Moth and Risk! podcasts, the PBS series Stories From the Stage, and performed live throughout the country. His one man show, Joe Charnitski’s Funeral, was named Best of Fest at the NYC FRIGID Festival and Best of Fringe at the Capital Fringe Festival in Washington, D.C. He is a two-time participant in the Gotham Storytelling Festival in New York City, premiering his shows An Actual Patriot and Fire. Previously, Joe was the Associate Producer of the short film anthology series Exposure on Syfy. Joe’s last name is in the Polish National Anthem. True story.
My name is Teesta Naskar, originally from the vibrant and diverse land of India. Growing up amidst the versatile cultures of my country, I developed into a colorful and self-exploring personality with a highly adaptable nature. After completing my schooling, graduation, and eventually my PhD, I embarked on a journey to the land of opportunity, where I found myself drawn to the bustling energy of New York City. I am inherently a serious science enthusiast, professionally I am more a neuroscientist, less a geneticist, love data science, computational biology, can spend entire my days and nights on solving codes. However, my passion for work, family, literature, arts, music, and travel fuels my everyday endeavors. Upon arriving in NYC, I was captivated by its cultural mosaic and vibrant essence, which inspired me to delve deeper into its myriad experiences. Life, to me, is an unpredictable adventure, filled with promises and challenges. Each day presents new opportunities to create lasting memories, which I cherish dearly. I find solace in preserving these moments and uncovering the stories within them. As I continue to navigate through life, I embrace its uncertainties with an open heart and an unwavering belief in the beauty of the unknown.
