It’s been too long since we’ve had a good, old fashioned party! The Story Collider will host its second annual Proton Prom, a night of light fare, drinks, and festivities celebrating our favorite stories and storytellers.

Hosted by comedian Gastor Almonte

Featuring stories from:

Aparna Nancherla

Ken Ono

Natalia Reagan

Nicholas St. Fleur

Sponsored by:

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

Blueprint Medicines

Burroughs Wellcome Fund

Host Committee:

*Truth and Beauties: Ken Haller, Eric Jankowski, John Rennie

*Charm and Stranges: Doug Barker, Lauren B. Cramer, Ross Heinemeyer, Sandy Mitchell, Louie Rivers, Steve Zimmer

*Up and Downs: Erin Barker, Genre: Urban Arts, Ann Marie Lonsdale, Fred Lonsdale Brandon Ogbunu, Leslie Griesbach Schultz, Colleen & Andy Ross, Latasha Wright

IMPORTANT:

This event is not socially distanced. All attendees must have proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to attend the event. Please download and register with NY’s Excelsior Pass. You must present this at the door to verify your vaccination status. If you are visiting from out of town or can not access the Excelsior Pass app, you must present your vaccination card or photo of your vaccination card at check-in. NAME ON VACCINATION CARD MUST MATCH YOUR ID.

Full Vaccination is 14 days after your second dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine or at least 14 days after your single dose of the Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine.