"The Law of Attraction..."
Meet the Storytellers
Have you ever wondered why you keep attracting the same thing in your life, over and over again? Is it synchronicity, a coincidence? Or is the universe pulling you and trying to tell you something?
Join us for an electrifying evening of laughter, tears, and music as storytellers navigate a journey through the Laws of Attraction where energy attracts energy in the pursuit of destiny!
Friday April 10th @ 8:00 p.m. Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts Get your Tickets here
In Support of CAMH Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Content Warning: The content presented at the story slam addresses and explores real issues that have impacted performers lived experiences that you may be sensitive to, including; race, Indigeneity, mental health, substance abuse and addictions, sexual orientation, and gender.
Silent Wings by George Masswohl
As a leading man in the musical theatre, George is perhaps best known for: his acclaimed run as the Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland in the all-Canadian company of Come From Away; his Vancouver, Toronto, and St. John’s turns as Sweeney Todd; and as Ron in Canadian Stage's production of the groundbreaking London Road. George is a Dora Mavor Moore Award winner, with 5 nominations, a Broadway World Award winner (for his performance in Come From Away), and a Jessie Richardson Award nominee.
George is the lead singer for Newfoundland folk/roots/country band The Rowdymen, and owns and operates George’s Tours, NL, a bespoke tour company in St. John’s.
The Uncontrollable Urge
by Rosanna Santamaria
After a career in realestate and running her famliy busiess, Rosanna is a coffee loving, food loving pickle-baller, golfer, my life is my family, my grandchildren, daughters and husband in that order, well maybe husband is father down the list after pickleball, golf, etc. I love to travel, keep busy and the my most favourite time is spent with my 2 grandchildren.
The Dragon by Jody Harbour Co-Founder | Grandmother’s Voice
Grandmothersvoice.com is a community of Belonging and Understanding for Healing. Guided by the Ancient Wisdom of our Ancestors, Indigenous Grandmother’s and Grandfather’s, we aim to unite Indigenous voices while extending a warm invitation to individuals from all directions to join us in embracing Indigenous ways of being as a tapestry towards the good life together.
Addicted to Love by Giovanni Campisi
Born in Noto, Sicily, Giovanni Campisi is a paragon of resilience, passion, and dedication to the art of baking. His career, now internationally recognized, began in a world far removed from the kitchen: construction. Today as a chef, his baking technique, discipline, and passion demonstrates how every failure can be the prelude to a new rebirth, and how with commitment and perseverance, dreams that seemed impossible can be realized. In 2022, he received the "Chef of the Year" award in Toronto and participated in the Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, further cementing his reputation in the North American scene.
The Break-up by Carole Bertuzzi Luciani.
A storyteller by nature.
As a self-described humourist she shares her gift as a professional speaker, known as The Moodivator. Through Carole’s unique view of the world, she uses each life issue she faces as an opportunity to share insight with others so they might better cope with their own. Her wit and wisdom contribute to making her messages palatable.
To book her as speaker for your future events see her website: http://www.carolebertuzziluciani.com/
Something's Coming, Hannah Fogel Vocalist
Hannah fell in love with the resonance of ensemble casts while singing in the Canadian Children’s Opera Chorus. A comedian and singer/songwriter, Hannah applied the development of Truth and Illusion to her own recovery journey, with the help of June Cupido’s story-weaving magic. Now completing her studies, Hannah has seen how laughter, creative expression and psychodynamic exploration of narrative can fruitfully benefit overall health, and one’s search for deeper meaning.
You Put a Spell on Me by Julianne Smith
Julianne is a born and raised Calgarian. She grew up doing competitive dance and voice, and started working professionally in regional theatre, where she found her true passion for musical theatre. Select credits include: Billy Elliot and Christmas Carol (Theatre Calgary) and Mary Poppins (Storybook Theatre). She was a Young Canadian of the Calgary Stampede for five years, where she performed in the Grandstand show. Julianne is a Sheridan College student completing her BFA in Music Theatre Performance. Julianne is thrilled to be sharing her stories with Story Slams!
Michael Mulrooney Music Director Story Slams
Michael Mulrooney studied piano, conducting, and voice at University of Toronto and has pursued an eclectic musical career centred on theatre. He has served as musical director, conductor, pianist, arranger, and/or composer on over 200 theatrical productions of every conceivable shape and size. He works as music director for Grace United Church in Burlington and as an adjunct professor at Sheridan College.
Drummer Jennifer Luxmore-Begin
Jennifer is an elementary music educator, song carrier and drummer and a beadwork and fabric artist. Jenn is a member of Mattagami First Nation. She is passionate about amplifying the voices of women and reclaiming ancestral knowledge. She is the creator of the 13 Moons of Creation: Lunar Calendar. a sister in the Indigenous Women’s Collective, Grandmother’s Voice and Water Walker.
( @13moonsofcreation, @ luxybeg1)
June Cupido , Creative Director Story Slams.
We all have a story ...let's hear yours!
As a dramaturge I have been developing personal narratives through Jungian story coaching for 20 years. I am passionate about creative approaches that will provide transformative insights into what affects good story writing, positive mental health and well-being. As Joseph Campbell wrote, “The most rewarding mythological experience you can have is to experience how it lives inside yourself.”
Your story is connected to us all!
If you are interested in developing your personal narrative, please contact me here directly.
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