As always, join us early for complimentary drinks and hang out afterwards to meet the musicians.

6:00pm - Complimentary Happy Hour

7:00pm - Concert

8:00pm - Reception and Musician Meet & Greet

Join Austin Unconducted and curator Matthew Stoner, co-founder of Hyde Park Storytelling, for a one-of-a-kind evening. Three storytellers share true, personal stories and each story is thematically paired with a musical performance chosen to mirror, deepen, or transform the emotional arc of the story just told. 

Content Notice: Austin Unconducted x Hyde Park Storytelling is a family friendly show and the true stories have no profanity or sexual content. However, some stories touch on faith, religion, and mental health. 

The Program:

Suite for String Orchestra - Frank Bridge

Plan & Elevation - Caroline Shaw

Hide and Seek - Imogen Heap

Adagio for Strings - Samuel Barber

About the Curator:

Matthew Stoner is the director of Hyde Park Storytelling (HPS), a live backyard storytelling show in Austin, Texas. Since 2014, HPS has grown into one of Austin’s most beloved events, an evening of real, personal stories shared in front of a warm and welcoming audience. What started as a creative experiment among friends and roommates in a Hyde Park backyard has evolved into a free, public, ASL-interpreted show that now welcomes over 250+ audience members and takes place 6 times per year. Rooted in community and connection, HPS highlights storytellers from all walks of life, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, first-time storytellers, and anyone with a true and personal story to share.

Meet the Storytellers!

Roy Lazorwitz was born and raised in the great state of New Jersey. He is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Dirty Gold Theatre here in Austin, tx. Roy has been telling stories both on and off stage for years and is so excited to return to Hyde Park storytelling, as well as for the opportunity to hear the beautiful tunes of Austin Unconducted for the first time!

Hank Opal Jove (they/them) is a Houston-born Austin-based poet, multidisciplinary artist and performer. You can find them letterpressing, making stained glass or playing theremin. They are honored to share their story at Hyde Park Story Telling for the first time. 

Hi! My name is Isaac Fuentes, I’m a viola player and teacher here in Austin. I’ve been playing with Austin Unconducted since 2023 and have helped plan concerts on the programming committee since November 2024.

This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.