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Inside the World of Live Storytelling | David Levy of Cincinnati's True Theatre

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Release Date: 11/26/2025

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Inside the World of Live Storytelling | David Levy of Cincinnati's True Theatre

Cut To The Chase: Podcast Hosted by Gregg Goldfarb

What happens when you put someone on stage to tell their personal story in front of their community? Unexpected and unforgettable connection. In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, Gregg Goldfarb sits down with David Levy, the Founder and Artistic Director of Cincinnati’s True Theatre, for an eye-opening conversation about the power of unscripted, real-life storytelling. Inspired by The Moth, David built a thriving storytelling community in Cincinnati where everyday people take the stage to share honest, personal stories around universal themes, from love to crime to the color blue....

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Inspired by The Moth, David built a thriving storytelling community in Cincinnati where everyday people take the stage to share honest, personal stories around universal themes, from love to crime to the color blue.

In this episode, David pulls back the curtain on how True Theatre operates: how storytellers are selected, how themes are chosen, how live events are produced, and why authenticity—not performance—creates the deepest human connection.

Whether you're a storytelling enthusiast, a lawyer looking to improve your narrative skills, or simply curious about personal growth and community-building, this episode offers inspiring stories and a roadmap for getting involved (or even launching your own storytelling event).

What to expect in this episode:

How True Theatre turns ordinary people into unforgettable storytellers
The secret behind using single-word themes to spark powerful, unexpected stories
What really happens behind the scenes: pitches, coaching, and picking the perfect lineup
Why raw, unscripted stories connect audiences more than polished performances
How storytelling strengthens communities and deepens human connection
The surprising ways storytelling transforms self-awareness and personal growth
How to start your own storytelling event (with no prior experience)
Why authenticity (not perfection) is the ultimate storytelling superpower
Upcoming themes for True Theatre: True Love (Jan 22, 2026), True Bird, and a return of True Crime

Stay tuned for more updates, and don't miss our next deep dive on Cut to the Chase: Podcast with Gregg Goldfarb!

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Resources:

Attend a live True Theatre show or livestream: https://truetheatre.org
Pitch a story or start a similar event: Email David Levy at dave@truetheatre.org
Follow @truetheatre on Instagram & Facebook for updates
The Moth: https://themoth.org

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