The Whole Story

03/13/2025

Candice Marie Tolliver

Phoenix native, Candice Tolliver, uses her words to provoke individuals to thought and ignite hearts to action. She is often described as expressive, vibrant...

03/20/2022

On Friday, July 18, 2020, Rodney Lofton shared his story "Run 'Til I Finish" on The Whole Story's stage. On Monday, March 14, 2022, Rodney finished his race.

But his story and impact lives on.

Watch Rodney tell his story here: https://youtu.be/TaLKc34xxPk?t=2449
Or listen to it here: https://soundcloud.com/thewholestoryshow/rodney-lofton-run-til-i-1

Rest In Power Rodney 🖤

03/15/2022

After two years, The Whole Story returned to Phoenix Art Museum on March 4, 2022 for "HAVE IT YOUR WAY" a storytelling show about the choices Black women make, the choices made for them and the impact of those decisions on all of us.

Seven women shared about their choices - their choices to love, mother and live their lives to the fullest.

If you missed the show (or you want to relive the magic) you can listen to the recording: https://soundcloud.com/thewholestoryshow/sets/have-it-your-way?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

📸 by Gary Pratt
Sound recording by Dan Hoen Hull
DJ mixing by Jeremiah Oláyínká Ojo

03/04/2022

Tonight is the night! Stories start at 7 PM MST.

03/03/2022

What does it mean to have it your way? According to Burger King’s campaign in the 70s it meant you can customize your burger however you want.

You want French fries?
Hold the tomato?
Medium rare?
Grilled onions?

HAVE IT YOUR WAY

Tomorrow night, The Whole Story returns to ’s Whiteman Hall after 2 years of lockdown. 7 storytellers will share stories of how they’ve had their own way by the decisions they’ve made.

Join us tomorrow, March 4 at 7PM MST.

Tickets are free. Seats are first come first seated. Follow the link in our bio for registration info.

03/01/2022

Join The Whole Story for a storytelling show about the choices Black women make, the choices made for them and the impact of those decisions on all of us.

March 4 at 7 PM
Phoenix Art Museum
Tickets are free
Registration required here.
Click for more info: https://mailchi.mp/7d640846e3ba/have-it-your-way


Rachel Eseoghene EgboroDawn MarieCandice TolliverJessica LamartiniereElaissia SearsLeah MarcheMelissa Dunmore McIntosh

02/18/2022

Join The Whole Story for a storytelling show about the choices Black women make, the choices made for them and the impact of those decisions on all of us.

March 4 at 7 PM
Phoenix Art Museum
Tickets are free

02/16/2022

The Whole Story, a platform for Black narratives, returns to Phoenix Art Museum on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 7PM for "HAVE IT YOUR WAY" a storytelling show about the choices Black women make, the choices made for them and the impact of those decisions on all of us.

Tickets are free.

07/12/2021

From our founder and director Rachel Eseoghene Egboro:

This hallway at Phoenix Art Museum led to some of my favorite activities in preparation for the : rehearsals and photo shoots. Both activities took us storytellers through a roller coaster of feelings that vacillated between fear, vulnerability, confidence and empowerment.

This process is the most important part of developing a strong story and sometimes it’s hard to see the end result on your own. That’s what I love about coaching storytellers - helping them see the light at the end of the tunnel. (And many thanks to folks like Dan Hoen Hull who reminded me of my own light.)

It’s been an honor to help Black storytellers share their “whole stories” over the past five years in Arizona. Thank you. I’ll never forget what I’ve learned in the valley of the sun. I grew strong roots in the desert and I pray you continue to follow my journey in New York. The Whole Story isn’t going anywhere and I encourage you to stay tuned for what’s next on the page and subscribe for email updates.

🖤

05/26/2021

Join us tonight at 5PM MST in celebrating Black motherhood! https://fb.me/e/12F1TP4hM

01/16/2021

Last night, we shared about the losses and gains we experienced in 2020. Then we brainstormed about how those experiences can shape stories we’ll tell in 2021. Catch the recording via the link in our bio!

12/31/2020

January 15, 2021
5:30 pm (MST)

The Whole Story returns to Phoenix Art Museum throughout 2021 in a virtual format kicking off the new year with a new series, 2020: What happened? What now?

The Whole Story will hold a space for Black storytellers to reflect on 2020 and brainstorm new stories that will be shared later in 2021. The audience will witness how a story can develop from an idea into a performance as the storytellers share some of the highlights and lowlights of the past year.

Visit https://bit.ly/3o5Mn23 to learn more.