Up Close and Personal: Presenting the Tribeca Festival Storytellers Series

Celebrate stories with stars who bring them to life

In our Tribeca Storytellers Series, we sit down with the superstar creatives who help bring our favorite stories to life and hear how they did it, what makes them tick, and their views on the creative process.

Not sure which of our Tribeca Storytellers events is for you? From actors to comedians to politicians, this year's lineup has a conversation for everyone.

Jim Gaffigan with Michael Ian Black

Thursday, June 5 @ 6 PM, The Indeed Theater at Spring Studios

Comedian Jim Gaffigan has done it all. He’s been nominated for Grammys, written two best-selling books, won three Emmys, and performed for sold-out crowds around the world. To kick off our Storytellers Series, he’ll be sitting down with fellow comedian Michael Ian Black to discuss everything they know about bringing laughter to your screens.

Mark Ronson

Saturday, June 7 @ 6 PM, The Indeed Theater at Spring Studios

Nine-time Grammy, Academy Award, and Golden Globe-winning musician Mark Ronson has worked with Hollywood’s biggest names and scored some of its biggest films. Now, he’s sitting down with us for an evening of insights, inspiration and to discuss how music can help tell stories in a whole new way.

Sean Penn with Kaitlan Collins

Sunday, June 8 @ 3 PM, The Indeed Theater at Spring Studios

Two-time Academy Award winner Sean Penn became a household name for his films, but he may be just as famous now for his activism. In this poignant, timely conversation, Penn sits down with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins for the story of how Haiti’s 2010 earthquake inspired Penn to found his own nonprofit, and how the pull toward activism continues to inspire his work today.

Ellen Pompeo with Katie Couric

Saturday, June 14 @ 2 PM, The Indeed Theater at Spring Studios

Ellen Pompeo has brought Meredith Grey to life for over 21 seasons. Now she’s sitting down with award-winning journalist Katie Couric to discuss her iconic work in front of the camera and behind the scenes as a producer for Station 19, Good American Family, and her production company, Calamity Jane Entertainment

Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award: Rep. Jasmine Crockett presented by Whoopi Goldberg

Friday, June 13 @ 5:30 PM, SVA Theatre

This year, we’re honored to present the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award to Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Texas, whose passionate advocacy and dedication to progressive causes have inspired us all. After receiving the award, she’ll sit down with EGOT-winner Whoopi Goldberg to tell the story of her rise to political stardom and chart a course for what comes next.

Interested in hearing from more talent? Check out our Spotlight+ Program for events featuring conversations and performances from the artists you love.