“THE BEST AUDIENCE IN TOWN”

20 Years of Building Community One Story at a Time

Next Live Storytelling Event

Queens

Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7 pm

Venue: The Screening Room
127 E. Congress Street, Tucson

Doors open at 6:30.

Join us for an enchanting night as storytellers take the Odyssey stage with "Queens," sharing their unique interpretations of the theme. Experience tales that explore facets of queenship, from the regal to the shocking to the amusing. 

Our February Storytellers

  • Alexandra Gutierrez “Spiritual Cloud”

    is a first-generation Dominican-American, born in New York City, who recently moved to Arizona. Her background in dancing, singing, and acting has led her to play various roles in different mediums. She continues to keep her creative passion alive by writing, storytelling, directing, and tap dancing.

    Website: https://linktr.ee/spiritualcloud


  • Arlene Malinowski

    is a Chicago-based storyteller, playwright, and theatre-maker who has toured her award-winning solo works throughout the US. She’s worked in film and television and is a teaching artist. Her book “Writing the Solo Show” is being published by Northwestern University Press this year.


  • Rick "Wind" Herrera

    is an actor, writer, and storyteller from Brooklyn, New York. Now living in Arizona, Rick loves to write and perform content that blends humor and honesty with vulnerability. Being an artist has helped his personal growth, as it provided a space of healing through laughter and truth. 



  • Jennifer Blanco Thomas

    is a board-certified pediatric audiologist at Banner UMC. Outside the clinic, Dr. Thomas serves on the Amphi Foundation board and the Grace Hearing non-profit board. She produces and hosts a standup comedy show called Lady Bits and a children's improv comedy show called Pretendy Time

  • Lisa Floran

    grew up in the Midwest and moved to Tucson in 2018 to study public health. Her current passions include her Loft Cinema membership, Pima County library card, couch to 10k training program, and participation in an adult recreational dance troupe.


  • Jennifer Teufel Schoenberger

    has so many dogs because her husband and son won’t allow her to have donkeys or goats.



Join Our Upcoming Storytelling Events

“These events are so fun! And you will be inspired.”

- Susan W.S.

“Last night, storytelling opened something inside of me … I was moved enough by others bravely sharing to tell my family’s fully charged immigration story publicly, as well.”

-Cecilia A.

“Odyssey Storytelling was a great experience for me … the laughter. The shared community building, and an overall great monthly experience.”

-Barbara E.

“Real people, with a little coaching, make their real stories sparkle and shine.”

-Linda R.

Our Themes for 2025

  • January

    Safe Space

  • February

    Queens

  • March

    Tell Me a Story

  • April

    Losing My Religion

  • May

    Adventure

  • June

    Spicy!

  • July

    Grudges

  • August

    ¡Manifestación!

    Action for justice

    Nonprofit spotlight/collaboration TBD


  • September

    Dog Days

  • October

    Dark Side

  • November

    Tick Tock

  • December

    Wait, What?

Listen to the Odyssey Storytelling Podcast

Pitch a Story

Do you have a story for one of our upcoming themes? The themes are meant to be interpreted from a broad range of perspectives so your story might just be the one we are looking for.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

HAUNTED HANDS

The Magic of Storytelling & Community Building

Celebrating The Richness of The Human Experience

Odyssey Storytelling builds community through the art of storytelling. Our monthly event holds space for Tucson community members to take the stage and share a personal story.

The magic of this simple act of sharing their truth in front of a live audience suddenly builds bridges across the human landscape. People of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives join our stage and our audience.

The outcome is a celebration of the richness of the human experience and the fostering of empathy, understanding, and solidarity. 

Founded in 2004 by Penelope Starr

Odyssey has helped storytellers of all levels (experienced, or first time) find their voice and share their truth. “Along the way, I learned that profound changes occur when we tell and listen to each other’s stories, how a simple act can build community, dispel prejudices, foster creativity, and help heal.” 

Join Us in Creating 20 More Years of Unforgettable Storytelling!

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