A wonderful crowd braved the elements and were captivated by riveting stories based on the theme: Stuck in the Middle. Big thanks to our storytellers: Alec Lee, Beau Ryder Davis, Max Houghton (Featured Storyteller), William Humnicky (Winning Storyteller), Santosh Kumar, Ruth Shwarz, Yvonne Martinez, Fred Brill (Host), and Carolyn Hobbs!

The Marsh's Conundrum Chronicles provided a wonderful space for story-lovers to bask in meaningful and engaging tales to kick off 2026! There were wildly different stories based on the theme: The Illusion of Choice! Much appreciation to the storytellers: Fred Brill (host), Sarah Blain, Tom Darci, William Humnicky, Eddy Chan, Tanna Samone Hall (featured storyteller), … Continue reading Conundrum Chronicles: THE ILLUSION OF CHOICE January 2026

The Marsh Theater was packed and dozens were live-streaming this special show. With the theme "The Jew in You," there was big love (and anxiety)seeping out of the stories. Heartfelt appreciation is in order for all the storytellers: Maria Goodfellow (Winner!), Orli Bergman, Mindy Meyers (featured storyteller), Artemis Frederick (featured storyteller), Eva Schlesinger, Steve Budd … Continue reading Conundrum Chronicles: THE JEW IN YOU! December 2025

This was an absolutely riveting show with animated storytellers sharing harrowing tales of being lost. The audience was packed with story lovers who shared their enthusiasm throughout the night. A big thanks is in order to our tale-spinners: Mindy Myers, Eileen Loustau, Rana Mookherjee, Abdul Kenyatta, John Shanahan, Ruven Hanna (Winner), Fred Brill (Host), and … Continue reading Conundrum Chronicles: LOST! November 2025

Our October Conundrum Chronicles StorySlam was absolutely magical! Amidst a rainy night, storytellers shared heart-warming tales of identity-formation, answering the the thematic question: Who are You? A big thanks to Jesse Kornblum, Hope Silver, Ruth Shwarz, Cynthia Medlej, JP Frary (winning storyteller), Fred Brill (Host) and Nakai Corral! Our Featured Storyteller, Angeli Raven Fitch, brought … Continue reading Conundrum Chronicles: WHO ARE YOU? October 2025

Congratulations to the incredible storytellers form 826 Valencia (an educational nonprofit that provides free writing workshops and support to students in San Francisco). Friends, family and community came together to relish in the tales told by young people who are using their voices to make a difference in the community. Over the past month, students … Continue reading The Conundrum Chronicles- in Partnership with 826 Valencia: STUCK/UNSTUCK, September 2025

Congratulations to the September Conundrum Chronicles Storytellers! It was a rocking show with fascinating tales about The Be All and The End All. What a great kick-off to Season Two! Thank you: Alec Lee, Craig Byrne, Yvonne Martinez (winner!), Ruth Schwartz, Beau Ryder Davis, Tom Darcy (Featured Storyteller), Heather Peters, Fred Brill (Host), and Mindy … Continue reading Conundrum Chronicles: THE BE ALL AND THE END ALL, September 2025

Holy Mongoley! What a wonderful night! A hearty congratulations is in order past storytellers who competed in the first annual Conundrum Chronicles Storytelling Summit! The Marsh Theater was packed and the crowd enjoyed riveting stories by Thomas Laymon, Zoe Mork, Ruth Schwarz, Beau Ryder Davis, Tanna Samone Hall, Emilia Egnor, William Humnicky, Fred Brill (Host), … Continue reading Conundrum Chronicles: AWAKENINGS, July 2025

The June Conundrum Chronicles StorySlam was a huge success! This was our first ever BIPOC event where the stage was held for people of color. The Marsh Theater was packed, the stories were riveting, and the environment was safe and welcoming. A big thanks to Lin Patterson (featured storyteller), Tanna Samone (our winning storyteller), Christian … Continue reading Conundrum Chronicles: A WAY OUT OF NO WAY, June 2025