Yum’s The Word” is the only show that blends old-school fun with modern-day storytelling. Each month comedic storyteller Robin Gelfenbien hosts this unique event replete with Mad Libs, nostalgic candy and her homemade ice cream cakes.*

Join Robin and some of the country’s best storytellers, comedians and writers for a decadent night of stories and treats.

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PRESS
– Critic’s Pick – The New York Times
– Critics’ Pick – Time Out New York Comedy
– “Things We Love” – Time Out New York
– One of “5 Best Storytelling Series in NYC” – CBS New York
– “We love Yum’s the Word” – BonAppetit.com
– “It’s like your 9-year-old birthday party with booze and funnier friends” – Flavorpill

*Lactaid pills available at every show. Seriously.

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Gastor Almonte official site | Gastor Almonte on Twitter | Gastor Almonte on Instagram

Gastor keeps busy. He is an award-winning storyteller, standup comedian, show producer and host. He’s an active member of the New York City comedy scene, and can be seen nightly at various clubs on the east coast. He’s appeared on Comedy Central’s This Is Not Happening, the New York Times’ featured The Liar Show and The Story Collider. As the host of Stoops2Stages, a weekly interview series, Gastor interviews various HipHop artists and comedians.

Erin Barker on Twitter | Erin Barker on Instagram

Erin Barker is a writer and editor, and the first woman to win The Moth’s GrandSLAM storytelling competition twice. She has appeared on PRX’s The Moth Radio Hour, and one of her stories was included in The New York Times-bestselling book “The Moth: 50 True Stories.” Erin received her master of fine arts in creative writing from the Stonecoast program at the University of Southern Maine in summer 2016. In her writing career, she is represented by Faye Atchison at the Margret McBride Literary Agency. She’s proud to have been a part of The Story Collider team since 2011 and currently serves as their Artistic Director.

Stacey Bader Curry on Instagram | Stacey Curry on Twitter

Stacey Curry has studied creative writing at the 92nd Street Y, The Kenyon Review Summer Writers' Conference, and the MFA program at the New School. She began storytelling in 2016 and has since won three Moth story slams and has performed in three Grand Slams. Originally from New Jersey, Stacey has been an equity research analyst on Wall Street, owned a photography studio, and currently works as a real estate agent in NYC. Stacey lives in East Harlem with her husband, four children, and a dog named Pip.

Colin Wilhm on Twitter | Colin Wilhm on Instagram

Colin Wilhm is a Moth StorySLAM winner. He helped produce the Emmy Award Winning HBO documentary series The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst, and the documentary film Catfish. He is the creator and host of the storytelling showcase Friday Night Stories and the storytelling game show Surprise Stories.

Robin Gelfenbien Official Website | Robin Gelfenbien on Twitter | Robin Gelfenbien on Instagram | Yum’s the Word on Twitter | Yum’s the Word on Instagram

Robin Gelfenbien is the self-proclaimed Ambassador of Fun and an NYC-based storyteller, writer and comedian. She’s a three-time Moth Story SLAM winner who has performed on PBS, RISK!, Mortified and countless other shows. She’s also shared the stage with Hannah Gadsby, Trevor Noah and more.

Robin is the Creator and Host of the storytelling series and podcast, “Yum’s the Word,” that features her homemade ice cream cakes. The show has been named a New York Times and Time Out New York Critic’s Pick. Guests have included Tim Gunn, Jason Biggs, Joy Behar and stars from “Orange is the New Black.”

New York Magazine called her solo show, “My Salvation Has a First Name: A Wienermobile Journey,” “the highlight of the Fringe” and Time Out New York gave it 4 stars.

She’s performed her original comedy songs at The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center and on Sirius Radio. She’s also been featured in Marie Claire magazine and she starred in a commercial directed by Spike Lee.