Creativity in Captivity

A renown cinematographer recognized for his exceptional visual storytelling on the films  300, Watchmen, Sucker Punch, Super 8, Batman v Superman, Kong: Skull Island and The TV pilot for Lost.

The creator and performer in the longest running solo show in Las Vegas history and the longest running magic show. Widely regarded as the busiest comedy magician working in the world today. In his Las Vegas show at the Excalibur Hotel Mac captivates audiences as he casts out a fishing line over their heads and catches live goldfish in mid-air, does amazing stunts with an appearing grizzly bear and his pet guinea pig “Colonel Sanders,” performs amazing sleight-of-hand, makes his head completely disappear in a paper bag, and renders himself invisible, all while remaining unbelievably funny. The only magician to appear on all five episodes of NBC’s World’s Greatest Magic, Mac King has made appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, PBS Nova Science Now: Magic & the Brain, Just for Laughs: Montreal Comedy Festival, Houdini: Unlocking His Secrets, Penn & Teller’s Sin City Spectacular, Masters of Illusion: Impossible Magic, The Mad Men of Comedy Magic, Now That’s Funny, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, The Donny and Marie Show, The Other Half, The Greatest Magic Tricks In the Universe...Ever, the Travel Channel’s Magic Road Trip and Lance Burton’s Guerilla Magic on Animal Planet.`

A multi-faceted internet content creator. public speaker and artist known for her viral comics that have amplified ADHD awareness and acceptance online.

Hailed as one of the greatest clowns of all time, Avner Eisenberg is often a featured performer in comedy, magic, clown, and theater festivals. Avner's performances defy the barriers of language and culture, making him a global theatrical barnstormer. He studied with Jacques Lecoq from 1971 to 1974. Since then, he has developed a unique physical approach to comedy and acting that he teaches in workshops around the world. He has been described by New York Magazine as “a clown for the thinking man.” His show Avner the Eccentric was a hit of the 1984–85 Broadway season. He appeared again on Broadway in Ghetto and The Comedy of Errors. Avner is widely known for his scene-stealing portrayal of the holy man in the Michael Douglas film The Jewel of the Nile. Avner continues to tour his one-man show internationally and has won awards at the Edinburgh Festival, the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival, and the Festival Internacional de Pallassos in Barcelona. He won the “Snow Star” for comedy in Switzerland and the “Lachmesse” award in Germany. During the pandemic Avner has taught over three hundred students from thirty-four countries in a series of online Principles of Eccentric Performance.

An Olivier award-winning physical comedian who has worked in theatres, films, tv, festivals, circuses, cabarets, burlesque and variety shows in over 40 countries, and performed her material in 6 different languages. Forged from vaudeville stock, classical training, and an endless international tour circuit, Amy G is a deluxe weirdo extraordinaire.  Her credits include two of her own shows at Broadway's New Victory Theatre (Writer/Asst. Director/Lead in AntiGravity's Crash Test Dummies, and Daredevil Opera Company's Cirkus Inferno), Sydney Opera House, The Kennedy Center, Adelaide International Festival, Festival International de Teatro de Bogota, Montreal's TOHU, Macau Centre for the Arts, and Taipei, Hong Kong and Okinawan Arts Festivals.  As co-director and co-star of the Daredevil Opera Company, she created and toured original pyrotechnic physical comedy shows for 6 years, doing over 600 shows in 33 different countries. In NYC, Amy’s many solo shows (Entershamement, Round She Goes, Loving Abroad, and On A Roll) have played at Joe's Pub, Dance Theatre Workshop, Symphony Space, The Deluxe at Spiegelworld, The Duplex, NY Intl Clown Theatre Festival and the Bard Spiegeltent. Internationally, she has performed solo shows in theatres around the UK including London's Hippodrome and Southbank Centre, Edinburgh and Brighton Fringe, Australia: Adelaide & Melbourne Cabaret Festivals, Ireland: Bosco Theatre, Germany: Dresden's Schaubudensommer, France: Versailles Festival de Rocquencourt, Antibes FestiFemme, Austria: Vienna's Metropol, Stadtsaal and Innsbruck's Festival of Dreams, Czech Republic: UFFO, and the Seychelles: Kempinski Resorts. She lives in Red Hook, NY with a husband but calls any place with keys and a bicycle (or Vespa, or rollerskates, for that matter) home.

A creative entrepreneur, experience designer and the curator behind STORY, a conference of artists, creators and storytellers. Harris III’s expertise at crafting transformative learning experiences has drawn the attention of creative leaders and executives at global brands like Apple, Disney and Nike. Along with some of the most innovative non-profit organizations and government agencies worldwide–including NASA. He is the founder of The Istoria Collective, a consultancy & innovation lab and the author of the best-selling book The Wonder Switch, a study of where storytelling intersects with wonder. In 2019, he founded the STORY Foundation, a non-profit focused on raising up and empowering the next generation of storytellers to change the future.

An award winning contemporary artist based in Southampton, UK that collects vintage maps to use as his canvas to integrate human portraits and topography.

An accomplished recording artist, bandleader and songwriter that serves as a senior agent for GPG Touring, a leading tribute agency based in Atlanta, Georgia, widely recognized for providing the best tribute shows in the performing arts community. In addition to connecting remarkable tribute acts with audiences, Jacob is also a seasoned promoter and marketing expert who stays on top of current trends in the performing arts. His expertise is rooted in an impressive stage career: Jacob enjoyed a stint on America’s Got Talent and toured with jam-band legend Col. Bruce Hampton—experiences that refined his musical prowess and deepened his understanding of the live entertainment industry. He released six albums as a bandleader and songwriter. Jacob’s creative output captures a rich blend of rock, blues, jazz, and improvisational flair, reflecting the breadth of his musical influences. Whether he’s shaping the next big tribute performance, promoting top-tier live shows, or leading his own ensemble, Jacob demonstrates an unwavering commitment to artistic excellence that continues to resonate throughout the music community.

A contemporary visual artist whose work celebrates the emotional and cultural power of painting and the founder of The Fire Barn Gallery in Grand Haven. Michigan.

A writer, director and producer known for the Pixar films Lightyear and Onward as well as the movie A Bad Idea Gone Wrong and the viral short It’s Not About the Nail.

Playwright and lead singer for Jazzy Ash & The Leaping Lizards collaborates with the star of The Color Purple, Hamilton and Peter and the Starcatcher as they develop the new juke joint centered production Yellow Root.  Ashli St. Armant is a prolific songwriter and musical treasure hunter, highlighting traditional songs, rhythms and rhymes that have been handed down by African-Americans for generations.  She is known for her award-winning work in children's education and entertainment, including the creation of North The Musical. North follows the journey of a precocious teenage boy named Lawrence and his young mother, Minnie, as they escape the Deep South and travel North through the Underground Railroad, to seek their freedom. She is also a celebrated author and well known for her Audible mystery series, Viva Durant, which includes New York Times bestselling story, Viva Durant and the Secret of the Silver Buttons. Her latest album, Good Foot, pays homage to the solid gold sounds of Black American music in the 1950s and 1960s. From Motown to doo-wop, rock-and-roll and touching on the early days of funk, Jazzy Ash has tapped into the soul of these music genres. Isaiah Johnson is an American actor and singer who portrayed Georg Washington in the 2014 final lab of Hamilton as well as in the National Tour.  Johnson has appeared on and off Broadway, working with Al Pacino and Daniel Sullivan inThe Merchant of Venice, Kevin Spacey and Sam Mendes in Richard III, Kelli O'Hara and Michael Greif in Far From Heaven, Roger Rees and Alex Timbers in Peter and the Starcatcher, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Thomas Kail in Hamilton (Vassar Workshop Cast 2013), and on various projects with Norm Lewis, Bill Condon and Randy Newman.  He has also been a guest star on CBS' Person of Interest and the Cinemax series The Knick. Isaiah received a BFA from Howard University and an MFA from NYU's Tisch Grad Acting.

An award-winning physical theatre company internationally recognized as masters of physical storytelling. Pushing the boundaries of traditional theatre and expressing what it means to be human: the joy and sorrow, humor and tragedy, the big questions and the simple things.

A creative producer for the international all-ages theater experience of Mario the Maker Magician that is tearing up the boards from Edinburgh to Adelaide and Boston, MA to Aukland, NZ.

The Queen of Retro Pop residing at the intersection of Nora Jones and Nancy Sinatra. Her music has been featured on Netflix, Hallmark, CBS, Peacock, Paramount +, Amazon Prime and MTV.

Half of the comedy duo Mack & Jamie, star of the syndicated TV show Comedy Break, video game voice actor and author of the Tin Man Diaries: A Sudden Change of Heart about being the recipient of a double organ transplant.

Author of the acclaimed memoir Saga Boy, his debut novel Black Cherokee and the children’s picture book Stars in My Crown. He also writes and performs music under the name John Orpheus.

An expert creative strategist, experience designer and entertainment producer. With a career spanning over 35 years of domestic and international entertainment and leadership experience. His values and purpose-driven management style were honed during his tenure as Vice President and Executive Producer of Walt Disney Entertainment, (The Disneyland Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort and The Walt Disney Special Events Group) and Anheuser Busch, (SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove). Collaborating with experience designers and production teams from around the world, Dave is the award-winning Executive Producer of corporate and charity galas, parades, fireworks shows, music festivals, sporting events, award shows, movie premieres, animal shows, product launches, promotional tours and events for U.S. Presidents, foreign royalty, heads of state and Governor’s Inaugurals. He has produced thousands of large-scale events ranging from Carnival in Rio De Janeiro to the White House.

An acclaimed National Geographic photographer and documentarian whose images focus on telling stories that are critically affecting our world. Ami’s lens captures resilience, innovation and the delicate balance between humanity and wildlife, shining a light on the urgent need for conservation.

An award-winning actor, writer and director who appears in the films:Wicked, Judy, and Death at a Funeral and on the boards in London West End shows such as: The Producers, Fiddler on the Roof, and Hello Dolly!

A world renowned scientist, National Geographic explorer, host of Lost Cities Revealed and a storyteller that uses innovative technology to shine a light on our ancient past.

The annual music mash up from many of our featured guests. This year we showcase seasonal tunes from Aubrey Logan, Shannon LaBrie, Sarah Holbrook, SHEL, Jars of Clay, Randy Sharp & Sharon Bays, Craig Carothers, Gary Stockdale & Spencer Green, Wallace Thomas with Ball in the House and The Jo Ann Daugherty Trio. A good listen on your sleigh ride home for the holidays.

An Emmy-nominated writer and producer who is the host and creator of the critically-acclaimed comedy show Celebrity Autobiography. A Drama Desk Award winner for Unique Theatrical Event. This live touring show allows celebrities to act out other celebrities memoirs on stage. The show has played London’s West End, Australia’s Sydney Opera House and on Broadway. Eugene was nominated for Outstanding Writing for Variety, Comedy or Music for America: A Tribute to Heroes, which won the Emmy for Outstanding Special and the Peabody Award.  Pack is also the creator and exec producer of CMT's longest running series, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team, which was up for a Critics Choice Award as Best Sports Show. As the writer for CBS’s Home For the Holidays, he was the recipient of the TV Academy Honor. Pack has created and produced original specials and series for E!, Bravo, VH1 and TV Land.  Eugene is the founder of the Pack Players -- a rep theatre company that develops his original material and performs at various venues including NYC'S Triad Theater and the Groundlings in Los Angeles.

A six-time member of the US Aerobatic Team, she is the first woman to win the title of US National Aerobatic champion and one of the few people to win it three times. Patty Wagstaff has built a life of adventure, risk, and courage. Following her dreams even when no reward was in sight, her dedication has pushed the limits of aerobatic flight. Wagstaff has earned recognition for her accomplishments as a woman, and as a pilot, flying thrilling low-level aerobatic routines in competitions and air shows before millions of spectators each year. Her breathtaking airshow performances give airshow spectators a front-row seat view of the precision and complexity of modern, unlimited hard-core aerobatics. Her smooth aggressive style sets the standard for performers the world over. Patty has flown aerial displays in such exotic places as South and Central America, China, Russia, Europe, Singapore, Kenya and Iceland. She has earned her Commercial, Instrument, Seaplane and Commercial Helicopter Ratings. Patty is a Flight and Instrument Instructor and is rated and qualified to fly everything from World War II fighters to jets.  Patty's is a six-time recipient of the "First Lady of Aerobatics" Betty Skelton Award; an inductee into the National Aviation Hall of Fame and was the recipient of the National Air and Space Museum's Award for Current Achievement. She is proud of receiving the Airshow industry's most prestigious awards, the "ICAS Sword of Excellence", and the "Bill Barber Award for Showmanship". Recently she was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Air Force Association. In March, 1994, her airplane, the Goodrich Extra 260, went on display in the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum in Washington DC where you can see it on the Mall today. As a member of the Screen Actors Guild, Motion Picture Pilots Association, United Stuntwomen's Association, she has worked as a stunt pilot and aerial coordinator for the film and television industry. In 2013 she returned to Florida to start an aerobatic school, “Patty Wagstaff Aviation Safety” in St. Augustine, Florida.

Professor Richard Wiseman has published over 100 academic papers examining the psychology of magic, illusion, luck and self-development.  He has written several popular psychology books (including The Luck Factor and 59 Seconds) that have been published around the world and created psychology-based YouTube videos that have attracted over 800 million views. He is one of the most followed psychologists on social media, and the Independent On Sunday chose him as one of the top 100 people who make Britain a better place to live. A Member of the Inner Magic Circle, Richard acts as a creative consultant on several stage and television projects, including work with Derren Brown. Richard has been described by Elizabeth Loftus (Past President, Association for Psychological Science) as ‘one of the world’s most creative psychologists.’  The first season of his On Your Mind Podcast reached No.1 in Apple Podcast’s Science charts, and in 2023 Richard was given the Royal Society’s prestigious David Attenborough Award for his research and public engagement activities.

A renowned mythologist, story expert  and the Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation who has been featured on the BBC, the History Channel, the LA Times.and The Hollywood Reporter. He explores mythology as the stories we use to make sense of the world around us.  John consults and works with government and cultural leaders around the world, as well as organizations such as HBO, DC Comics, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, A24 Films, Atlas Obscura, and The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, bringing his deep understanding of cultural narratives and myth to a wide array of audiences. He has worked with New York Times best-selling authors, YouTube influencers, Eisner winners, Emmy winners, Academy Award nominees, magicians, and cast members from Saturday Night Live. He holds a PhD in Mythology & Depth Psychology and is the author of six influential books on storytelling.

As the host of "The Therapeutic Poet" podcast (International Women Podcast Award finalist 2022) and a published poet, Jacky uses verse to bypass the protective masks we all wear. With a Master's in Addiction Psychology and clinical training in therapy, she writes poetry that does what straight talk can't  – "carrying what's heavy on the wings of a melody." She believes that poetry is therapeutic technology – a tool to bear witness to unpalatable truths. That creativity isn't self-indulgent; it's how we process what we can't otherwise reach. Her live shows at STORY 2025 and Edinburgh Fringe Festival, as well as her intimate workshops – model the vulnerability she encourages in others. From the wisdom of her own experience coping with disappointment, bitterness, and hopelessness, she brings the tenderness of what these feelings actually feel like through her poems. This creates a safe container where audiences can get in touch with their own difficult emotions without being afraid – learning these feelings aren't obstacles to creativity, they're the raw material. Jacky's signature work explores what she calls "the messy middle" – those moments when we're cycling through blame, shame, or hustle instead of creating from authentic truth. Her poetry gives permission to feel hopeless, to sit with bitterness, to witness pain without trying to fix it. She transforms the clinical language of trauma into accessible, visceral poetry that make people realize that "she's walked it. She knows. I'm not alone."

A two-time Emmy Award-winning comedian and writer who’s been a fixture in late-night TV for decades. He’s made multiple appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and can still be seen performing regularly at comedy clubs around Los Angeles. For 27 years, Brian was a staff writer for Conan, winning an Emmy in 2007 for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy/Variety Series and getting nominated 16 times. Kiley also worked on the final season of Ellen, picking up a Daytime Emmy in 2022.

Reminiscing with former Tonight Show producer and President of The Carson Entertainment Group and magical variety acts about The King of Late Night, Johnny Carson, on his 100th birthday.

A 25 year veteran actor, director, producer and writer who is from Brooklyn, NY / Woodbridge, NJ. Ronnie wrote and starred in I’m Not A Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce, Directed by Joe Mantegna. The play ran for over 412 performances between Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and the National Tour. He is also known for his television work on CBS’ Criminal Minds, FOX’s Lethal Weapon as well as a 150 episode arc as Detective Ronnie Dimestico on General Hospital. As an actor, Marmo starred in more than 70 feature films includingDeuces Wild and  Back in the Day. He has directed over 50 stage plays, films and TV series. Ronnie has also produced 12 films and 110 plays/musicals in LA, NYC and CHI. Marmo has been the proud Artistic Director of Theatre 68 in LA and NYC for the last 22 years.

An Emmy & Golden Globe winning writer who contributed to the success of Hacks, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Saturday Night Live, Modern Family & The Larry Sanders Show.

Mandy Gonzalez is an accomplished film, TV, stage actor. Her Broadway debut was in the musical Aida. Then Mandy brought her talent to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s, In the Heights, where she originated the role of Nina Rosario in the Tony Award-winning show on Broadway, where she received a Drama Desk Award. As a proud Latina-American, the story of Nina resonated deeply.  Mandy then soared as Elphaba in Wicked and left an indelible mark in the megahit Hamilton, where she starred as Angelica Schuyler for 6 years. Mandy garnered  an OBIE Award for her performance in the Off-Broadway production of Eli’s Comin’. Mandy has been seen in recurring TV roles on such shows as Madam Secretary, BULL, Quantico, Only Murders in the Building. On the big screen, Mandy appeared in Across the Universe, Man on a Ledge, and she can be heard as the voices of Mei in Disney’s Mulan 2 and Mother Rose on Disney series Alice’s Wonderland Bakery. Mandy has performed with the New York Pops, Boston Pops, The National Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra to name a few. Mandy released her debut album FEARLESS, with Warner Music East/West, which debuted in the top 20 of iTunes pop charts. In her quest to create positive change, Mandy is the proud founder of #FearlessSquad—a social media movement for inclusiveness and positivity. Mandy is also an accomplished author who recently published her Young Adult series, FEARLESS -- a 4-book middle-grade series that follows young thespians whose brushes with the supernatural teach them about theater, friendship and themselves. Mandy serves on the boards of BCRF (Breast Cancer Research Foundation) and BCEFA (Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS), where she actively promotes awareness and fundraising efforts. Mandy is fresh off her guest-starring role as Norma Desmond in Sunset Blvd. and headed back to Carnegie Hall with world-premiere of Everything I Know, a dynamic production that pairs Gonzalez’s powerhouse voice and emotive prowess with a full accompaniment, creating an unforgettable celebration of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s iconic works.

Widely considered the greatest magician of the past century with 10 appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson as well as Letterman, Craig Ferguson and The View.

An impressive Latina comedian with the #1 Dry Bar Comedy Special of 2024.  Monique is more than a comic, she is a cultural translator, a relationship whisperer and a fearless truth teller.

A Las Vegas based comedian, musical satirist and songwriter who regularly opened for Rodney Dangerfield, George Carlin, The Beach Boys, Tom Jones and Barry Manilow.

A professional voice-over artist best known as the voice of Jimmy Neutron with hundreds of appearances in movies, cartoons, video games, TV shows, anime shows, amusement park rides and toys.

Wil has made over 50 TV appearances with David Letterman, Jay Leno, Bill Maher and Johnny Carson and has shared the stage with the likes of Joan Rivers, Jerry Seinfeld, Jeff Foxworthy, Kevin Nealon, Loretta Lynn, Tom Jones, John Denver, Tony Bennett and Jay Leno.  Shriner co-stared opposite Joan Allen in the Academy Award nominated Peggy Sue Got Married, and made many appearances on television shows like HBO's Dream On, NBC's Search and Rescue and Amazing Stories.  Over the years, Shriner has hosted hundreds of hours of television, including his own Emmy-nominated talk show, The Wil Shriner Show. In addition to his five years of work on the Emmy-winning sitcom Frasier, Shriner has also directed episodes of, Everybody Loves Raymond, and The Gilmore Girls.

A film director, actor and renowned acting coach who trained with Stella Adler and Uta Hagen. Michelle has directed and acted in over thirty plays and musicals in New York and Los Angeles. She has coach A-List Actors privately and on set including Gerard Butler, Chris Rock, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Penelope Cruz, Michael Pena, Isla Fisher, Common, Salma Hayek, Brian McKnight, James Franco, Marcia Cross, Christian Slater, Catherine Bell, Zooey Deschanel, Gabrielle Union, Justine Wadell, Rob Estes, Rick Fox, among others. The Michelle Danner Los Angeles Acting School’s philosophy is that artists can draw upon all different  acting techniques from Meisner, Strasberg, Adler, Hagen, Chekhov, & the Stanislavsky Technique and form a toolbox of their own, their very own Golden Box.

A noted character actress and producer who starred in Tony & Tina’s Wedding, Late Night Catechism, Shear Madness, The Bride or Does this Dress Make me Look Married? & Lessons Learned The Time of My Life!

An electrical engineer turned Power Point comedian that became The Comedy Grand Champion on Star Search, made appearances on The Tonight Show, HBO, Comedy Central and America’s Got Talent. Don’s show is packed with graphs & charts, to shine the light on the funny side of the world that has been sitting right in front of you – you are just too busy working to notice. Don graduated from Stanford University with a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and went on to working at AT&T Bell Labs where he was part of the team that designed the world’s first 32-bit microprocessor. He then moved to Silicon Valley where he helped launch the start-up company, VLSI Technology. Then after 15 years in the tech world, Don quit his job to become a comedian. That year he won $100,000 as the Comedy Grand Champion on Star Search. These days, Don spends most of his time writing and performing custom corporate comedy for companies like Google, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Ford Motors, and Exxon/Mobil. Don has performed more than 800 corporate shows in the last 20 years and was named the #1 Corporate Comedian by the CBS Business Network.

A Nashville singer/songwriter and music producer with a 30-year career that includes writing songs for Trisha Yearwood (including recent single The Wall Or The Way Over), Keb’ Mo’ and Taj Mahal (including recent single Junkyard Dog), Cher, Bonnie Raitt, and Art Garfunkel, while simultaneously earning a sizeable cult following and consistent critical acclaim for her own releases.  Maia’s 10th solo album, Tomboy, will be released on September 12th, it is an ultra-authentic Americana-adjacent record steeped in quiet gratitude, internal celebration, and a complete embrace of true self. The first single Tomboy grew out of Sharp and co-writer Emily Kopp jokingly trading photos from their tomboy childhoods – an idea that carries over into the song’s lovingly nostalgic video (a second video has been created from photos submitted by fans). Sharp has been significantly shaped by her long involvement with Songwriting with Soldiers, a non-profit that pairs veterans, first responders and law enforcement with pro songwriters to create music about whichever part of their experience they choose to share.

A Emmy-nominated comic actor and entertainer that has a stable of award-winning celebrity impressions including: Austin Powers, Dr. Evil, Dr. Phil, Jay Leno, Ozzy Osbourne, Guy Fieri, and the current White House resident.  From comedy clubs to improv stages to corporate events, John has been writing and performing for over 30 years.  He performed as a cast member of Some Assembly Required, one of New York’s finest improv troupes.  John has been featured in numerous network commercials and appeared on the Fox TV sketch series Let's Be Real. He can also be seen as the president in the movie Meet the Spartans. John can be heard doing the voice of Trump, on the highly popular Howard Stern Show on Sirius Radio. But Di Domenico’s focus is on creating content for corporate audiences as a professional emcee, game show host or master of ceremonies as either himself, or in the guise of one his many celebrity characters.

A Brooklyn-born, Harlem-based jazz vocalist, blues guitarist, songwriter, band leader, and a true luminary in the world of music. Revered by the Miami Herald as an artist graced with "the warmth of Tony Bennett, the bite and rhythmic sense of Sinatra, and the sly elegance of Nat ‘King' Cole," Allan Harris stands as an embodiment of moving and magisterial artistry. With a career spanning fourteen recordings as a leader, Allan Harris has captivated audiences worldwide with his exceptional talent and charismatic presence. Allan is a three-time recipient of the New York Nightlife Award for "Outstanding Jazz Vocalist," a distinguished DownBeat "Rising Star Jazz Vocalist," and a 3rd place winner of the prestigious 2022 "Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition." Harris is also a two-time recipient of Hot House Jazz Magazine's "Best Male Jazz Vocalist" award and has been honored with a Back Stage award for "Ongoing Achievement in Jazz." Internationally he has been bestowed with France's Palmares Award top 3 Best Jazz Vocal Albums. He has shared the stage with luminaries such as Tony Bennett, Dionne Warwick, Diana Krall, Abbey Lincoln, Natalie Cole, and many others. Variety describes Harris as "a velvet-voiced jazz singer, with a savvy manner and music in his veins."

A national touring comedian who has appeared on Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central & Dry Bar Comedy. Josh is one of the most played artists on Sirius X/M radio and His comedy special, Josh Sneed: Live in the Dessert, was released in 2018 by Dry Bar Comedy. Clips from the special have been viewed more than 50 million times. He has performed at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, the Aspen Comedy Festival, and was chosen by Comedy Central to perform in their inaugural South Beach Comedy Festival. Josh finished 2nd out of 100 of Comedy Central’s top comedians in the Annual Stand-up Showdown Competition, and released an album on Comedy Central Records called “Unacceptable”, which iTunes selected as one of the Top 10 comedy albums released that year. His follow-up album, “Unsung Hero” also debuted at the Top of the iTunes comedy chart. He has made numerous appearances on the nationally syndicated The Bob & Tom Show, and performed on many stops of their sold-out theater tour. He's shared the stage with Dave Chappelle, Jim Gaffigan, Ron White, and Kevin Hart. His newest comedy special Fat Ryan is now available world-wide.

An award-winning foley artist at Skywalker Sound that has created and performed foley sound effects for over two hundred live action and animated films and TV series including such projects as Top Gun: Maverick, Jurrasic World Rebirth, F1, The Mandalorian, Andor, Toy Story 4, Inside Out 2 and Soul.   Her favorite projects include Black Panther:  Wakanda Forever and The Black Panther, Pixar’s Lightyear andTurning Red, Disney’s Encanto and Raya and the Last Dragon, and Glass Onion:  A Knives Out Mystery.  For a full list of credits, visit IMBD. Shelley has designed and conducted in-person and virtual foley presentations and workshops for college students to help them learn to listen, invent, and problem solve through the art of foley.  Roden has also led workshops for high school, elementary school, and at-risk youth and is actively mentoring two young foley artists. She is in the process of writing a non-fiction book featuring personal interviews with veteran foley artists.

An Academy-Award nominated, screenwriter, director and animator who co-wrote and co-directed the Pixar film Up in which he voiced the characters Dug and Alpha.  Prior to coming to Pixar, he wrote and illustrated the comic strip Loco Motives while attending Purdue.  He worked at Wavefront Technologies and Rezn8 Productions as a technical director and when hired by Pixar he started as an animator for commercials, then became an animator on Toy Story.  Peterson was nominated for an Oscar for his screenplay for Finding Nemo. He also a voice actor that has provided the voices of Roz in Monsters, Inc., Mr. Ray in Finding Nemo,  as well as the Janitor in Toy Story 3. He also plays the voice of Chick Hicks in Cars 3 replacing Michael Keaton.  Bob serves as the narrator in the Finding Dory read-along book. Bob Peterson went on to write and direct  10 episodes of Forky Asks a Question, Dug Days and Carl’s Date.

A professional fine art photographer based in Austin, Texas, Candice is driven by the allure of the unseen and the enigmatic. Her work delves into the mysteries that lie beyond the veil, exploring the world through a metaphysical lens. Utilizing diverse mediums such as water, glass, mirrors, and fabric, she strives to create ethereal and moody imagery that evokes a sense of otherworldliness. These elements allow her to play with light and reflection, creating a visual narrative that transcends the ordinary. Her art seeks to uncover the depths of the human soul, journeying through various realms to bring the subconscious self to the surface. Each photograph is an invitation to step into a dreamlike state, where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur, revealing the profound connections between our inner and outer worlds. Through her photography, Candice aims to offer a glimpse into the intangible, inviting viewers to explore the mysteries that reside within and beyond.

Owen is the world record holder for the longest hang gliding flight out-and-return of 222 miles in Owens Valley, CA.  He has been selected to be a member of the US Men’s hang gliding team to compete in the World Championships this July in Ager, Spain. Owen is also member of the comedy juggling duo The Passing Zone with his partner Jon Wee. They began their professional journey by winning the Gold Medal at the International Jugglers' Association Championships. This lead to their television debut on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and and appearance in The Addams Family Movie, where they doubled for Raul Julia and Christopher Lloyd.  They have performed at the Royal Variety Performance in London for Prince Charles, on the Miss America Pageant, and at The White House. They were finalists on America’s Got Talent, made appearances on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Hell’s Kitchen, and regular spots on NBC’s Today, as well as providing on-air commentary for ESPN’s World Juggling Federation Competitions.

A 30-year working actor and respected acting coach that has played roles in films directed by Mel Brooks, Clint Eastwood, the Coen Brothers, and Woody Allen. Gregg starred in the films Revenge of the Nerds 3 and 4 and served as the spokesman “Dan the Del Taco Guy” for six years with 58 commercials. He portrayed Don Knotts in the NBC movie of week Behind the Scenes of Three’s Company. Later, he was cast as Kenny James in the NBC show My Name is Earl. Two years later he was cast as Barney Hughes on Raising Hope on Fox for 71 episodes. Recently, Gregg directed shows for Pure Flix including Hitting the Breaks, Malibu Dan and The Beverlys. His more recent acting credits include guest starring roles on NCIS: Los Angeles, Young Sheldon and NCIS. In 2017 he founded Gregg Binkley’s “Working Actors Workshop.” In 2024 he released the inspirational book Get Your Act Together: Finding Success in Acting and Life.

A pair of New York City based playwrights & performers that create absurdist physical theatre and clown content.  This two-person theatre company is a three time consecutive recipient of the prestigious Fringe First Award for Outstanding New Writing for their plays "And Then The Rodeo Burned Down" (2022), "What If They Ate The Baby?" (2023), and “A Letter To Lyndon B Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First” (2024) at Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Xhloe and Natasha have been called “the most promising young theatre-makers to emerge from Edinburgh in recent years” by Everything Theatre and “The most compelling performers on the fringe” by Scotsman Theatre Editor, Joyce Mcmillan. They’ve also been called “broke,” and “desperate” by many others.  Pay close attention to these names and faces as they rise through the theatrical ranks.

The founder of TheOnion.com, a best-selling author with over 30 published books including the million-copy #1 bestseller Our Dumb Century, and a creative catalyst and coach. In his 20s, he created the comic strip Jim’s Journal, which ran in over 100 college newspapers and spawned a self-published book collection that made the New York Times bestseller list. He helped create The Onion and led it from small college newspaper to internationally known humor brand. He founded The AV Club. He won the Thurber Prize for American Humor and a Peabody Award.  Scott has authored over 30 books,. Entertainment Weekly placed him on their “It List” of the top 100 entertainers in Hollywood. He amassed millions of social media fans, performed on Saturday Night Live and on stages around the world. His video shorts are viral hits online with millions of views. He founded How to Write Funny in 2014 in partnership with the Second City training center in Chicago, sharing his signature method for unleashing creativity and writing humor. His students have gone on to win Emmys, Grammys, and Oscars.