Creativity in Captivity

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...

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 W...

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...

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 psychologi...

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 C...

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 t...

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 Outst...

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.