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Lip Service 32: Truth or Dare | Miracle Theatre – October 24, 2015
After 9 years, 40 shows, 300 stories, and 2,600 submissions Lip Service creator Andrea Askowitz says goodbye. In her final show we explore the theme of truth or dare.
Lip Service 32: Truth or Dare | Miracle Theatre- October 24, 2015
Lip Service 31: Power Stories | Miracle Theatre – May 9, 2015
In partnership with the Aqua Foundation Lip Service gets powerful. Miami’s best storytellers tell their stories about power.
Lip Service 31: Power Stories | Miracle Theatre – May 9 2015
Lip Service 30: Anniversary Special | Miracle Theatre – November 8, 2014
Lip Service turns 8 years old! Missed the big celebration? Catch up here with some touching stories from Esther Martinez, Mickey Angel, Terry DeMeo, Carlos Frias and Andrea Zarchin.
Lip Service 30 : Anniversary Special | Miracle Theatre- November 8, 2014
Lip Service 29: Modern Love Lip Service | Miracle Theatre – April 5, 2014
The New York Times Modern Love column and Lip Service join forces for an evening of storytelling.
Lip Service 29: Modern Love Lip Service | Miracle Theatre – April 5, 2014
Lip Service 28: Red Light Lips | The Stage – December 14, 2013
Lip Service gets scandalous in this edition of Lip Service: True Sex Stories.
Lip Service 28: Red Light Lips | The Stage – December 14, 2013
Lip Service 27: Everyone & Their Mother | Miracle Theatre – September 21, 2013
Terry Demeo discovers her mother’s secret. Joanna Popper puts her goods in the bank. Asia Samson smokes for his mother and Larry Spinner writes his mother-in-law’s eulogy. Our writer’s shared their stories to a packed house.
Lip Service 27: Everyone & Their Mother | Miracle Theatre – September 21, 2013
Lip Service 26: True Searching Stories | Miracle Theatre – May 11, 2013
Vanessa Michel writes a letter to her Prince. Darin Spurlock has a memorable trip to Spain and Nicholas Garnett attempts to be a “Badass.” Watch the stories that made Lip Service 26 such a huge success.
Lip Service 26: True Searching Stories | Miracle Theatre – May 11, 2013
Lip Service 25: True Holiday Stories | Miracle Theatre – December 8, 2012
The holidays were upon us. If you missed the live show check out true holiday stories from writers like Matthew Allen, Darin Spurlock, Patsy Asuncion and many more!
Lip Service 25: True Holiday Stories | Miracle Theatre – Dec. 8, 2012
Lip Service 24: True Relationship Stories | Miracle Theatre – September 29, 2012
Lip Service 24: True Relationship Stories | Miracle Theatre- Sept. 29, 2012
Lip Service 23: TRUE TRAFFIC STORIES with Green Mobility Network | Miracle Theatre – June 2, 2012
Adam Schachner fights for Mr. Clucky, Esther Martinez learns a lesson in driving, Donovan Ortega talks about a “Wreck” and much more.
Lip Service 23: TRUE TRAFFIC STORIES with Green Mobility Network | Miracle Theater – Jun. 2, 2012
Lip Service: TEEN Lips Volume I | Community Theater of Miami Lakes – March 2, 2012
South Florida teens took the stage at the Community Theater of Miami Lakes.
Lip Service: TEEN Lips Volume I | Community Theater of Miami Lakes – Mar. 2, 2012
Lip Service 22: CULTURE CLASH (with The Open Tent) | Miracle Theater – January 28, 2012
Watch: Manuel Martinez, Karen- EileenGordon, J. Robert Barnes, Jill Slaughter, Dough Shear, Melanie Merriman, Jeffery Weinstock, and Andrea Askowitz share their true stories on cultures clashing.
Lip Service 22 : CULTURE CLASH (with The Open Tent) | Miracle Theater – Jan. 28, 2012
Lip Service 21: Things Aren’t Always What They Seem (but sometimes they are) | Miracle Theater – October 1, 2011
Marisa Jones goes to Coachella, Esther Martinez shares her public transportation tales, and Brenda Mezick learns from a ghost. Plus more real first person stories.
Lip Service 20 with Out in the Tropics | Miracle Theater – June 18, 2011
Find out what happened on Fire Island from Nick Garnett or how Adriana Paramo ended up “Naked.” Plus many more talent writers share their true tropic themed stories.
Lip Service 20 with Out in the Tropics| Miracle Theater – Jun. 18, 2011
Lip Service 19 WLRN Under the Sun taping | Miracle Theater – April 23, 2011
Made it to the big time with WLRN. This special Lip Service goes under the sun with stories from some old faves and new comers too!
Lip Service 19 WLRN Under the Sun taping | Miracle Theater – Apr. 23, 2011
Lip Service 18 Lip Schtick 2 : Jewish Stories | DWR – January 29, 2011
Lip Schtick part deux was a hit! Watch the talented Ms. Frannie Sheridan read “Dancing on Hitler’s Grave.”
Lip Service 18 Lip Schtick 2: Jewish Stories | DWR – Jan. 29, 2011
Lip Service 17 | Books & Books – December 4, 2010
Missed the live version? No worries you can see Lip Service founders, Esther and Andrea, talk religion and intimacy.
Lip Service 17 | Books & Books – Dec. 4, 2010
Lip Service 16 Off the Record:Journalists Out Loud | DWR – November 6, 2010
Keeping it real. South Florida journalists get even more candid when they share their own personal stories. Watch them read at Design Within Reach.
Lip Service 16 Off the Record: Journalists Out Loud | DWR – Nov. 6, 2010
Lip Service 15 | Books & Books – September 25, 2010
Missed the live version? Catch up on the funny, poignant and real stories from Esther Martinez, Hector Duarte, Doug Shear, Corey Ginsberg, Jeremy Glazer, and Adriana Paramo.
Lip Service 15 | Books & Books – Sept. 25, 2010
Lip Service 14 | Books & Books – April 24, 2010
Watch Jake Cline ask for forgivenss, Lori Lamedica tell us about “Ben and Sadie” and Jonathan Irpino “Cuddle It Out.” Plus many more great stories.
Lip Service 14 | Books & Books – Apr. 24, 2010
Lip Service 13 | Books & Books – January 16, 2010
Watch Elaine Bleiberg, Aaron Curtis, Aly Garfinkle, Betty Jo Buro and many more read their true stories out loud.
Lip Service 13 | Books & Books – Jan. 16, 2010
Lip Service 12 Lip Schtick: Jewish Stories | DWR – November 7, 2009
Jewish themed stories at the chic Design Within Reach. Watch our talented writers Mitch Weissner, Mort Laitner, Li-Mor Raviv, and many more share their personal stories.
Lip Service 12 Lip Schtick: Jewish Stories | DWR – Nov. 7, 2009
Lip Service 11 | Books & Books – September 26, 2009
Dale Hershman partied with an Ivy League Mexican, Joseph Lapin recited an ode to leggy Italians, and Esther Martinez told us she moved a lot. Plus many more true stories out loud.
Lip Service 11 | Books & Books – Sept. 26, 2009
Lip Service 10 | Books & Books – May 16, 2009
Andrea Askowitz can’t seem to keep her thoughts to herself. Watch her read her short story, “Who Have You Told.”
Lip Service 10 | Books & Books – May 16, 2009
Lip Service 9 | Books & Books – February 19, 2009
Does nail polish make the man? Mr. Askowitz thinks so. Watch Andrea Askowtiz read “Nail Polish is Not Just for Princesses” at Books & Books.
Lip Service 9 | Books & Books – Feb. 19, 2009
Lip Service 8 | Miami Book Fair Intl. – November 15, 2008
Lip Service 8 | Miami Book Fair Intl.- Nov. 15, 2008
Lip Service 7 Labios en Español | Books & Books – September 20, 2008
Lip Service 7 Labios en Espanol | Books & Books – Sept. 20, 2008
Lip Service 6 | Books & Books – May 10, 2008
Lip Service 6 | Books & Books – May 10, 2008
Lip Service 5 | Books & Books – February 23, 2008
Vintage Lip Service. Watch Andrea Askowitz’s hilarious take on her race and culture.
Lip Service 5 | Books & Books – Feb. 23, 2008
Lip Service 4 | Miami Book Fair Intl. – November 9, 2007
“…some friends were meant to be just friends.”- Andrea Askowitz. Watch: Andrea reads her story on her encounters with straight women.
Lip Service 4 | Miami Book Fair Intl.- Nov. 9, 2007
Lip Service 3 | Books & Books – June 15, 2007
Lip Service 3 | Books & Books – Jun. 15, 2007
Lip Service 2 | Books & Books – February 24, 2007
“Sometimes love is stronger than fear.” – Grandpa Charlie. Listen: Dennis Ross tells us about Minnie Hooha.
Lip Service 2 | Books & Books – Feb. 24, 2007
Lip Service 1 | Books & Books – November 2, 2006
The first ever Lip Service! Listen to Lisa Merritt dream of Sara and Susan Coppola talk about her mother leaving. Plus, Wayne Wilson on fear.
