Creativity in Captivity

An Austin-based multimedia artist with 17 full length albums as well as being the author of two books and being a prolific visual storyteller that expresses himself through photography, music, drawing, painting and writing. 

Once known as “The Restaurant Doctor of San Francisco” she is the author of the new kitchen table book Chickens Don’t Fly loaded with 100 recipes and food-inspired stories from around the world.

A nationally-touring headline comedian that has been seen on Conan, The Late Show, The Tonight Show as well as his two Netflix specials.  

An award-winning fine art photographer that blends nature, grief and fear to create surreal self-portraits.  

An author and storyteller that straddles the universe of astrophysics and folklore allowing mythology and astronomy to share a plate together.

A puppet maker and voice actor known for his work as one of the principle Muppet members, performing characters like Gonzo the Great, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beauregard, Hoot and Waldorf. He joined Jim Henson's Muppet team in 1973 and has remained a key performer on many projects including The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas.

A multidisciplinary artist, creativity coach, author of the book Prioritize Play and the co-host of the Chaotic Creative Podcast.  

A prominent magic historian, collector and author of Exposing Houdini:The Lost Glass Plate Images and Ionia: Magician Princess Secrets Unlocked.

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 an...

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 wor...

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 Broad...

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...

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 tre...

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 generat...

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 Sp...