Learn from Great Storytelling Teachers

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.

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.

I bring over 15 years of professional experience as a musician, writer, producer, and educator, with a strong foundation in both performance and mentorship. I began playing guitar at age 12 and quickly branched into other instruments, songwriting, and music production.

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 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.

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).

Hi! I'm Johnny and I am a professional SAG/AFTRA actor, acting coach, and voiceover artist with over 11 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.

Hey Everybody! My name is Dan and I enjoy helping my clients achieve their vocal goals and artistic dreams. I'm the winner of “Today’s Superstar” a highly rated television singing competition series created by American Idol Executive Producers, Warner Brother Records and the Today Show.

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…