Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids show

Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids

Summary: Travel back in time to remember the good, bad, and awkward parts of growing up. Recorded live on stage, adults share the weird and wonderful things they wrote as children and teens. Embarrassing, moving, and hilarious, these readings are powerful reminders of who we used to be. The Guardian says "it has much charm," while Splitsider describes GRTTWaK as "equal parts cringe-worthy and cathartic." RIYL: RISK!, The Moth, Mortified, My Teenage Diary, True Story

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 "My love floats lonely as a feather" (Vancouver) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:31

Bernadette makes a silent vow, Omar rebels against middle school propaganda, Willow writes an obituary, and much more. Recorded live at the Biltmore Cabaret in Vancouver, BC.

 "What's with all these freaking nudists?" (Toronto) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:58

Nikki fights to end cruelty in nursery rhymes, Brent is different when he's alone, Chris watches late-night erotica on TV, and much more. Recorded live at the Tranzac in Toronto, ON.

 "We play smoochie-pie on the couch" (Winnipeg) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:17

Lexi visits the Czech Republic, Gabrielle finds herself in a love square, Carson meets the monster from the Black Lagoon, and much more. Recorded live at the Park Theatre in Winnipeg, MB.

 "You stole my electron" (Regina) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:29

Evan writes a letter to Wayne's World, Sabrina tells a terrifying tale about a murderous English teacher, Kaylee grabs her crush's balls, and much more. Recorded live at the Artesian in Regina, SK.

 "Love me, bananas" (Montréal) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:29

Shelby worries about evil bananas, Patrick visits another planet, Simone stops indenting, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal, QC.

 "I'm not one of those psycho girls" (Vancouver) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:27

Heidi tries to keep things above the neck, Cam rips off a classic fable, Elena writes a letter to Prince William, and much more. Recorded live at the Biltmore Cabaret in Vancouver, BC.

 "Don't let the bed bugs get you pregnant" (Victoria) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:59

Carolyn finds an envelope full of nude photos, Preeti questions her faith, Rob and Trish read their love letters from 42 years ago, and much more. Recorded live at the Victoria Event Centre in Victoria, BC.

 "I would totally date you if I wasn't you" (Saskatoon) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:04

Barry gets a "hard-on" during The Ed Sullivan Show, Katherine weighs the pros and cons of losing her virginity, Danica files a report about the new trend of karaoke, and much more. Recorded live at The Refinery in Saskatoon, SK.

 "We looked and smelled deadly" (Halifax) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:29

Renee finds herself in an 8th-grade love triangle, Gordon writes short fiction about crime-fighting insects, Sarah confesses to petty crime, and much more. Recorded live at The Company House in Halifax, NS.

 "Nothing is sexier than teamwork" (Toronto) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:33

Heather and Bianca share dating advice, Josh reads Zelda-themed short fiction, Mary Jean almost gets stood up, and and much more. Recorded live at the Tranzac Club in Toronto, ON.

 "I hugged with girls today" (Winnipeg) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:32

Karleigh threatens the Tooth Fairy, Kaj reads a comic book about giant mutant beavers, Jen writes a letter to the Prime Minister, and much more. Recorded live at the Park Theatre n Winnipeg, MB.

 "Virginity is like a birthday cake" (Calgary) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:42

Terra compares virginity to a birthday cake, Bradley explains how to find a rock, Mary plans to "bump off" a nun, and much more. Recorded live at Yuk Yuk's in Calgary, AB.

 "At least I know I'm fertile" (Halifax) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:49

Erin laments being a late bloomer, Jenna reads her last will and testament, Michelle takes an east-coast-themed acid trip, and much more. Recorded live at The Company House in Halifax, NS.

 "Nonfat lattes and decaf dreams" (Montréal) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:32:34

James wishes for a spray tan, Jessie reads jokes without punchlines, Zach shares a tale of unrequited love, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal.

 "Things to do with your menstrual blood" (Toronto) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:54

Olive lists things to do with your menstrual blood, Shirley describes a terrifying solar eclipse, Jeff reveals his secret soap opera obsession, and much more. Recorded live at the Tranzac in Toronto. ## Links ## Rate GRTTWaK in iTunes: https://goo.gl/ORf4qV Join the email newsletter: https://goo.gl/aQsmXk Upcoming live events: https://goo.gl/Jbnlsg Photos from our Toronto event: https://goo.gl/2C3UHK Twitter: http://twitter.com/GRTTWaK Instagram: http://instagram.com/GRTTWaK Facebook: http://facebook.com/grownupsreadthingstheywroteaskids

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