Learn from Great Storytelling Teachers

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.

i am Rita, a kind, patient and dedicated teacher who helps students of all ages and levels to achieve their learning goals. I hold a bachelor of science, major honours and also TEOIC/TEFL certified. I have been teaching English language, waiting and business language for more than 5 years, especially to students from various works of life, online and offline.

Lynette (Lyn) Ford, an American storyteller, teaching artist, author and creative narrative workshop presenter was the first storyteller in the state of Ohio to be nominated for a Governor's Award for the Arts. She is a regular performer at regional and national storytelling festivals and conferences, including the National Storytelling Festival, Hawaii's Talk Story Festival and…

Hi! I'm Johnny and I am a professional SAG/AFTRA actor, acting coach, and voiceover artist with over 12 years of experience. I have performed in numerous independent projects, feature films, TV, commercials, short films, and community theater. I've had the privilege of working alongside some very talented and experienced actors throughout my career.

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 Travis Sykes — a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music educator with over a decade of real-world experience. I hold a Bachelor of Musical Arts in Songwriting from Berklee College of Music, where I studied under department chairs in Songwriting, Harmony, and Bass Guitar, and attended masterclasses with legends like James Taylor, Paul Simon, and Victor Wooten.

Hello! I’m Baba Súle Greg Wilson, from Washington, DC--now living in AZ. I’ve been sharing African/Post-African and more--folklore, music, movement, story, craft—for over fifty years. A founding member of the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, I’ve authored Funky Banjo, Levels One and Two, The Súle System/Drumpath Rhythms, and the award-winning book, The Drummer’s…

I’m a certified ESL teacher with several years of experience teaching both youth and adults from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. I began my teaching journey in 2020 through platforms like 51Talk and SPTR, where I developed a strong foundation in interactive, student-centered instruction.

Hello! My name is Peterson, and I am a music director, singer, songwriter, vocal coach, and musical theatre practitioner. For over a decade, I’ve been helping singers and choirs unlock their full potential through harmony, artistry, and performance.

Hi, I’m Lauren, a passionate actor and drama facilitator based in Mumbai, India. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Acting and Theatre-making from Drama School Mumbai, where I honed my skills in acting techniques, movement, voice, and improvisation.