Learn from Great Storytelling Teachers

With a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, I honed my communication skills as a radio and television assistant producer, where I learned the power of clear and real communication. This experience taught me how to help voices be heard, a skill that remains crucial in today’s global world.

Rhys Lovell is a theatre artist whose work has been seen throughout Central Illinois for the past 35 years. As an actor, he has appeared in dozens of productions at Heartland Theatre Company, Prairie Fire Theatre, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, and the Evergreen Cemetery Walk, which he directed for six years.

Hi! My name is Annie. I’m a professional vocalist, actor, and musical theatre instructor with over 20 years of vocal training and performance experience. I began studying voice at age six and have trained extensively in musical theatre, classical and contemporary vocal styles.

Bonnie East Educate. Lead. Strengthen. Thrive EDUCATION Ohio State University, M.S. Family and Consumer Science, 1987 Concentration: Education Ohio State University, B.S. Family and Consumer Science, 1987 Concentration: Family Relations and Human Development WORK EXPERIENCE - Writing ● Published Columnist for award-winning Smoke Signals newspaper ○ Created and wrote Tapestry, a…

Ira S. Murfin is a writer, educator, scholar, critic, and artist based in Chicago. He holds both an MFA degree in Writing and a PhD in the study of theatre and performance. His past published and produced work includes playwriting, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, criticism, and scholarship.

Bowen is a storyteller, educator and environmentalist who believes stories can be transformative. Whenever possible, she merges these passions together, bringing in her training as an illustrator and as a traditional Chinese medicine health provider to the mix. The fusion of all these talents provides a deep and memorable learning experience.

Hi! I’m Sophie Laffey, a UK-qualified educator with over 10 years of experience working with children aged 5 to 10 across both mainstream and alternative learning environments. I hold a BA (Hons) in Learning and Teaching from the University of Northampton (2016–2017), and a Foundation Degree in Learning and Teaching (2014–2016).

Joshua Clemenger began his musical journey in community theatre and choir, where he quickly fell in love with music. Following his training at the Theatre Aquarius program, he performed much of the great musical repertoire playing Curly in Oklahoma, Sgt Cable in South Pacific, John in Miss Saigon, Anatoly in Chess, and President Wintergreen in Of Thee I Sing.

I am a director and actress who had worked in international projects and platforms throughout the past 19 years. During my careeer I have seen beautiful examples how arts shape people's life, mental health, wellbeing and thinking. I have lived in Latin America, Eastern Europe and currently I am moving to Spain.

Hi! I’m Rocío Cravero, a professional vocalist and certified vocal coach with over 10 years of experience on stage and in the studio. I specialize in helping singers develop healthy vocal technique, build confidence, and express their authentic artistic voice.