Birthday Stories

For some, a birthday is a big, lively celebration. For others, it's a day best spent with a few close friends or simply alone. Some people love their birthdays, while others would rather let the day pass quietly.

On November 12, at Skene, we'll explore what birthdays really mean to us.

Do we embrace getting older with joy, or do we resist it? What do we want our birthdays to look like, and what happens when reality doesn't match our expectations? Which birthday was our favorite, and which one left us disappointed?

When do we feel most alone — surrounded by a crowd or among a small circle of friends? Is a birthday just another date on the calendar, or does it mark the end of one chapter and the beginning of another?

Or perhaps an even more meaningful day is the one when we felt as though we had been born again…

Tell us your stories. Share your memories, emotions, dreams, and the little rituals that make this day special to you.

And we'll bring your stories to life on stage.