About

Our show is a live, true storytelling show founded in 2014 in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Austin, Texas. It began in a backyard with about 30 friends and family and has since grown to welcome 250+ people to listen to honest, personal stories.

Press & Partnerships

Austin Moms: "Hyde Park Storytelling is pure Austin magic"
The Daily Texan: "Hyde Park Storytelling champions first-time storytellers, defines ‘Evergreen’"
KUT 90.5: "Collaboration connects Austin audiences to orchestral music through storytelling"
KUT 90.5: "Just people telling true stories"
Austin Chronicle: "Tell Your Tale: Backstage at Austin’s Abundant Storytelling Events"
Austin Chronicle: Best Comedy/Storytelling showcase 2025
EASTside Magazine: "Brilliantly Uncurated Tales"
Lite + Brite ATX: "Behind the Curtain"
La Sal Liberator: "Hyde Park Stories Come Alive"

What We Value

True, personal stories that are told live.
Listening and reacting to every story like it's the best story you've ever heard!
Prioritizing first-time storytellers and helping new voices feel heard and seen on stage.
Honoring diversity and the common threads of the human experience.
Every show includes a range of emotions, from hilarious to heartbreaking.
Building confidence, community, and empathy.
Shows feature ASL interpretation.
No advertisements; the focus stays on the stories and the people telling them.

Who We Are

Our show is produced by a small team of collaborators and volunteers.

Portrait of Matthew, director of Hyde Park Storytelling

Matthew

Director

Portrait of Casie, producer and music collaborator for Hyde Park Storytelling

Casie

Producer / Music

Portrait of Jack, audio tech for Hyde Park Storytelling

Jack

Audio Tech

Portrait of Ashley, producer for Hyde Park Storytelling

Ashley

Producer

Portrait of David, producer for Hyde Park Storytelling

David

Producer

Portrait of Kate, ASL organizer for Hyde Park Storytelling

Kate

ASL Organizer

Portrait of Nammy, host and producer for Hyde Park Storytelling

Nammy

Host / Producer