Virtual Open Mic Night
Join Out There and Kula Cloth for some FUN!
Meet the performers
Angie Chatman | she/her
Angie Chatman is a freelance writer and storyteller. Her stories can be heard on The Moth Radio Hour, World Channel's Stories from the Stage, and the Out There Podcast.
A Chicago native, Angie now lives in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston with her husband, children, and rescue dog, Lizzie.
Follow Angie:
Twitter: @angiecwriter
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angiecwriter
Website: https://angiecwriter.com/
Angie’s story on Out There: “Pandemic Sundays”
Amanda Lemay | she/her
A writer, a baker, and audio-maker, Amanda is on a quest to redefine what it means to live a good life. From her tiny home on wheels, a self-converted ambulance, she travels to learn how others are living more simple, intentional lives in close alignment with the earth, each other and their own hearts.
Amanda feels most at home when immersed in nature, whether barefoot in a garden, scrambling up a mountain or getting tossed by salty waves.
Follow Amanda:
Follow the journey on Instagram: @amandalemay.ca
Get a peek inside the van/studio here
Discover her voice-work and more at www.amandalemay.ca
Forrest Wood | they/them
Forrest is a writer, editor, seasonal worker, and all around outdoor enthusiast. In the winter they teach snowboarding, in the summer they teach waterskiing and wakeboarding, and in between they pursue rock climbing, gardening, and creative writing.
They are on the lookout for a literary agent interested in publishing environmentally motivated, queer science-fiction and fantasy. It's been a while since they've performed live, but they used to lead a Ukulele rock band named Atta' Square.
Follow Forrest:
Instagram: @a_martian_named_fred
Forrest’s story on Out There: “The Happy Hustle”
Caitlin Swalec | she/her
Caitlin is a Maine blueberry at heart, living the Santa Barbara mermaid life now. Professionally, she specializes in industrial decarbonization and clean energy data. Personally, she thrives as a wild swimmer and trail runner.
Inspired by her adventures in the oceans and mountains, Caitlin started a small business called Glitter Path Crafts to share her nature-inspired yarn crafts. One of her goals for 2022 is to try every taqueria in Santa Barbara and find the best fish taco in town. She also enjoys exploring the world through books and baked goods.
Follow Caitlin:
Instagram: @caitlinswalec and @glitterpathcrafts
Etsy: Glitter Path Crafts
Rosemary Esehagu | she/her
Rosemary is a native Nigerian who lives in Texas. She contributes to Paradoxical Chameleon, a blog about embracing one’s whole self. She is the author of the Looming Fog: a novel. Her other writings have appeared in Plum Recruit, a little poetry and The Argotist online.
Follow Rosemary:
Twitter: @paradoxicalcham
Blog: paradoxicalchameleon.com
TikTok: @paradoxicalchameleon
Website: www.rosemaryesehagu.com
Instagram: @ParadoxicalChameleon
Ruth McGee | she/her
Ruth is living in Wisconsin and trying to appreciate any weather that comes her way. While winding down her career as a chemist testing drinking water, Ruth started making the rounds at open mics to line up an audience for when co-workers would not be available on which to inflict her humor. After a couple years of isolation and being her own audience, Ruth is ready to get on stage again.