July 16

---

Judy Hogfeldt is a retired high school English teacher who resides in Homer Glen. A former figure skater, she now trains and performs in ballroom dance events and enjoys  writing for theater.  She is the author of When I Get Home performed by Limestone Stage in 2022, and has performed in several Limestone productions. She was recently seen in Ravens & Revenge: From the mind of Edgar Allan Poe. 

Barbara Kirby spent many years as an elementary school teacher. Eventually, she transferred her teaching skills to become an editor for textbook publishing companies, such a McGraw Hill and Pearson. She also became a consultant for an educational testing company--a job that required quite a bit of travel to multiple states. A few years ago her children bought her a subscription to Storyworth. They asked her questions about her life, and she loved writing the answers. A book was published with her short stories. Now she enjoys telling these stories to the Stories R Us audiences. She wishes to thank Barbara Eberhard for mentoring her through storytelling workshops.

Michelle started telling stories and performing as a stand-up comic right before Covid. Post-pandemic, she has performed at various curated storytelling events throughout Chicagoland. 
Michelle also co-hosts Do Not Submit, a Storytelling Open Mic at Friendly’s in Berwyn, and produces a curated monthly variety show called “All Skate” at Jarvis Square Tavern in Rogers Park. The show features music, comedy, storytelling, and spoken word.  
Michelle believes in the transformative power of our stories. Stories elevate, connect, and allow us to express our deepest truth.