Meet the Storytellers:
Letting Go...Story Slam
Carole Bertuzzi Luciani - "A Valuable Lesson"
Carole Bertuzzi Luciani is 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.
http://www.carolebertuzziluciani.com/
Boris Kurtzman - "Rediscovering Me"
Boris Kurtzman is a Toronto-based media professional with a diverse background that includes roots in Kyiv, Ukraine. Born in Kyiv, Boris spent his early years there before moving to Israel and ultimately Toronto, where he has called home ever since. Boris has lived in many places throughout his life, giving him a unique perspective and a wealth of diverse experiences to draw from.
Senn Gelinas - "The Golden Nugget"
Senn Gelinas is a triple-threat performer studying in the Musical Theatre Performance program at Sheridan College. She considers herself a young artist seeking out her niche through a constant daily outpour of honesty, curiosity, and passion. When unoccupied by that, she enjoys song-writing, baking, and attempting to sew. Though nervous to present such an intimate story, Senn is grateful for the opportunity to share some truth in the hopes that it benefits those who listen.
Carmen Cooper - "The Lost Girls"
Carmen loves stories. She spent the last 20 years reading them to her kids who were homeschooled. Carmen now listens and tells stories at a local school and at 541 Eatery and Exchange, where she works part time. The cafe welcomes individuals who have lived experience with homelessness and addictions. They can come and choose anything off the menu using our pay it forward system.
Jason Wolff - "The Rule Book"
Jason Wolff is a current Sheridan Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance student and is so proud to be sharing their story of trauma, mental health, and letting go. Jason is a singer, actor, dancer, writer, composer, and director who is passionate about sharing real stories that matter now more than ever. Special thanks to family, friends, and June for this opportunity.
Hannah Fogel - Vocalist
Hannah Fogel started down her musical path as a toddler singing in the Canadian Children’s Opera Chorus where she fell in love with the resonance of ensemble casts. She is a comedian and singer/songwriter who synchronistically applied the development of Truth and Illusion to her own early recovery journey, with the help of June Cupido’s storytelling magic. Now an Addictions Councellor, Hannah has seen how laughter, creative expression and psychodynamic exploration of narrative can fruitfully benefit overall health, and one’s search for deeper meaning.
June Cupido - Director & Story Coach
June Cupido is an experienced story coach. Her goal is to create provocative theatre experiences that guide the integration, acceptance, and compassion for others through increased understanding of what another has experienced or is experiencing. She believes that the stories we tell connect us, and as a community we can evolve.
If you are interested in developing a personal narrative, she can help you get ready for the next series of Story Slams at the Kerr Street Cafe in Fall, Winter and Spring of 2023/24, in Oakville.
For more information click here.
Her role as a story coach is to open up the dialogue that will lead you to thinking about your own personal truth and illusion. As a dramaturge June has been developing personal narratives through story coaching for the past 13 years. As Joseph Campbell writes, “The most rewarding mythological experience you can have is to experience how it lives inside yourself.”
Stay tuned for the next phase in the development of "Truth and Illusion" a new theatrical presentation designed to address social and cultural issues around mental health, diversity/inclusiveness within our communities in support of CAMH. The mental health movement has never been more important.
www.truthandillusionworkshop.com
Michael Mulrooney - Musical Director
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.
Hannah Fogel - Vocalist
Hannah Fogel started down her musical path as a toddler singing in the Canadian Children’s Opera Chorus where she fell in love with the resonance of ensemble casts. She is a comedian and singer/songwriter who synchronistically applied the development of Truth and Illusion to her own early recovery journey, with the help of June Cupido’s storytelling magic. Now an Addictions Councellor, Hannah has seen how laughter, creative expression and psychodynamic exploration of narrative can fruitfully benefit overall health, and one’s search for deeper meaning.