Some important journeys start right at birth. Others call to us later in life. But if the call is strong enough, we cannot resist its pull. Join us for an evening of true, personal stories about science and the journeys we take along the way. Hosted by Grant Bowen and Tracey Segarra. Show starts at 7:30 PM
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Will Clegg is a filmmaker, storyteller, and new dad living in Westfield, NJ. He’s the co-creator and sometimes host of the long-running storytelling show “Awkward Teenage Years” as well as the writer and performer of two solo shows: “The Lonely Road” and “Syncope.”
Dawn Harris attended the University of Alabama and graduated with a B.A. in Theatre and Creative Writing. She has studied storytelling at The Magnet Theater with Adam Wade and The Story Studio with David Crabb. She has a featured story with the RISK! Podcast under a mysterious pseudonym, so good luck finding that one! Dawn met her husband, Brian, while they were both performing with The People’s Improv Theatre. She has also studied improv at The Upright Citizen’s Brigade and The Magnet Theater. Currently, Dawn is pursuing a certificate in floral design at the New York Botanical Garden. By day, you can find Dawn walking other people’s dogs with her one-woman dog walking company, Gotham Pets NYC. Dawn would love to have her own dog, but for now she is content being owned by her two cats, Dinah & Rabbit.
Tara Turner began her journey in the fitness industry over 20 years ago. She has dedicated her life to helping people achieve their fitness goals. Tara holds several national certifications including Group Exercise, Personal Training, Spinning, and Zumba. She is also a master trainer in teaching boxing, kickboxing and kettlebell and shares her knowledge with upcoming instructors. Tara encourages people to embrace their beauty, power and wisdom within their spirit, soul and body no matter what shape or size!
Lauren Vetere is a neuroscientist, writer, and science communicator. As a PhD student at Mount Sinai, she studies how different parts of the brain communicate to make memories, and how that communication goes wrong in epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease. Outside of the lab, she is involved in science outreach and mental health advocacy. In her free time you can find her writing, baking, or listening to sci-fi and fantasy audiobooks in Central Park.
Mark Pagán is an award-winning producer, writer, and editor for non-fiction audio and film. He is the creator and host of the critically acclaimed show Other Men Need Help. His work has been featured on Latino USA, Radiotopia, On the Media, 99 Percent Invisible, and Code Switch. His films and performances have been shown at dozens of festivals and shows worldwide including Slamdance Film Festival, Maryland Film Festival, RISK!, The Moth, and Story Collider.
His work has been nominated for a Peabody, has made The Atlantic, The New York Times, The New Yorker annual “best of” lists, and has been recognized by Vulture, TIME Magazine, CBC, among others.
Before working in audio, Mark was a teacher, social worker, and part-time mascot. He currently lives, as a graying b-boy, in NYC with his wife and an emo canine named Soca.