Join us for the 21st season of Teen Angst Night: a comedic reading series where brave souls share from their most embarrassing teenage notebooks for your entertainment.
Doors 7:00pm
Show 8:00pm
Tickets: see below
19+/No Minors
Teen Angst Night is a comedic reading series where brave souls share their most embarrassing teenage notebooks on stage for your entertainment. Produced and hosted by Sara Bynoe since 2000.
Readers can share anything (poetry, songs, letters, journals, diaries, essays, stories, plays, lists, etc) so long as it follows these rules:
1- The work must be your own.
2- You must have written it between the ages of 10-19.
3- You cannot be proud of the work you share. It’s best if you’re super embarrassed.
Do you have something you want to share at the show? The reader list for this show is full but please get in touch with the producer to sign up for the next one.
Readers include: Ashley Bayles, Em Cooper, Maria J Cruz, Meghan Heffern, Ana Pacheco, Julia Neindorf, Molly Mastel, Dave Matte, and Rebecca Renton.
MEDIA
“But is it real comedy? It most certainly is. People love to laugh and there are many routes to arrive at that destination. Is it traditional? It most certainly is not. It’s not what the average person envisions when they think of comedy. But regular shows would kill for these kinds of laughs.” Georgia Straight
“Teen Angst Night is a good time” CFOX Radio
This event is a frequent recommendation on The Scout List/ Globe and Mail weekend edition and The Georgia Straight's Van Happenings.
PAST ATTENDEE REVIEWS
"it was hilarious. I laughed, I groaned, he laughed, we gave each other meaningful looks ... it was so good." - @brightbluegirl on Instagram
"How did I sleep on Sara Bynoe's #TeenAngstNight, running since 2000? Last night I belly-laughed & teared up listening to folk of all backgrounds read earnest & angry teen writing. It reminded me of how amazing & resiliant & powerful youth (we!) are. Thank you, Sara!" - @chelrooney on Twitter
"My face hurts from laughing!" - multiple people after the show
DONATIONS
A portion of ticket sales is donated to CLICK which funds programs for inner city kids in Metro Vancouver. CLICK - Contributing to Lives of Inner City Kids
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event takes place on unceded Coast Salish land, the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.
MORE INFORMATION
Ticket sales end at midnight on February 1, 2023. Tickets only available at the door on the day of the event if there are seats available or possible standing room space.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Wearing a mask is strongly recommended and highly appreciated by the event producer.