Our scrappy little show welcomes its first official guest storyteller, Amber Drea! A mainstay of the West Chicago comedy scene, Amber is a writer, performer, record collector, musician, mom, and all-around Renaissance Woman.
This week's subject is the work of Tori Amos, a world renowned award-winning singer/songwriter who had that one song about, well, y'know. It wasn't subtle. All love and respect to a native Baltimorean.
Your humble narrator, Alexander Scott, was recently featured on an episode of the PBS showcase Stories From The Stage! See Alex's breakthrough performance on their YouTube Channel, as well as a brief interview about this hideous man's creative process. Please like and leave a comment!
To learn more about Alex's Stories From The Stage coach Michelle Darby and view her educational offerings, visit the StoryCraft website.
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