works as a hospice RN, and recently earned her nurse practitioner certification! She is an adventure hound; this has brought  joy, anguish, and a few really bad sprained ankles. She’s never met a grumpy old man, cat, or frosty can of Coke Zero that she didn’t love. Abby is her ancient, stinky dog.

First-time storyteller Stephen Grede is an enthusiastic fan and supporter of this art form. Born in Milwaukee, he attended college at the University of Arizona with a coin toss and never moved away. Stephen is a landscape architect, public artist, and long-time Computer-Aided Design faculty at Pima Community College.

was born in the Shenandoah Valley of Northern Virginia and raised in the creaky bones of the Appalachian Mountains. He is now a student at PCC studying performing arts. His interests and inspirations are beekeeping, the occult, and eating good food with great friends.

is a chemist, educator, and volunteer Master Gardener who brings her scientific curiosity to everyday life. She enjoys hiking, motorcycling, and photography, always finding ways to connect science with the beauty of the outdoors. Living in the Tucson Mountains with her partner, Penelope, and their dog, Kosmos, Silvia loves sharing knowledge with family, friends, and the broader community.

was born and raised in the Midwest, but has called the desert Southwest home for more than 15 years. He and his wife of 44 years, Sherri, raised 3 boys and have 2 granddaughters.

Matt has been a Scout leader for more than 30 years and lives to tell stories around the campfire. He is especially adept at long drawn-out stories that leave 11- and 12-year-olds groaning. 

has lived in Tucson since 2009. As the youngest of a bunch of kids, she’s been a storyteller for as long as she could talk, trying to compete with her siblings. Suzanne, her husband, and all three of her boys are theater geeks to varying degrees. When her dentist told her she needed a crown, she said, “I know, right?”