ODYSSEY STORYTELLING
Southern Arizona’s longest-running live storytelling event
“THE BEST AUDIENCE IN TOWN”
22 years of building community one story at a time
Our Next Show
Manipulation — Thursday, June 4
Not all manipulation is obvious.
Manipulation is a night of true stories about influence, control, and the moments when things weren’t what they seemed. From subtle persuasion to outright deception, these stories explore power and perception, and what happens when the truth finally surfaces.
Curators: Rebecca Ursule and Anna Marie Trester
TIME: DOORS AT 6:30, SHOW AT 7
WHERE: UNION KIVA, UA STUDENT UNION (GROUND FLOOR)
COST: $6 SCHOOL OR MILITARY AFFILIATION; $10 GENERAL
Our June 2026 Storytellers
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Yuchun (Yuki) Zhang
is an urban designer, researcher, and storyteller exploring memory, place, identity, and belonging through maps, archives, interviews, and workshops. Originally from China and now based in Tucson, she explores how stories connect private emotions to larger cultural landscapes. She is open to opportunities in mapping, spatial storytelling, and urban/spatial design.
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Terry Ahearn
Nearing retirement, Terry enjoys e-biking, traveling with Linda, his wife of 36 years, and writing humorous personal stories. A fan and veteran Odyssey storyteller, Terry is a Wisconsin native and California transplant who now lives in Oro Valley with Linda, where they raised their children, Haley and Cole.
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Susan Wenger
has lived in Tucson since 1991. A freelance editor by day and sometimes night, she assures her clients that it’s okay to end a sentence with a preposition. In her free time, she enjoys making thematic playlists and compiling a list of concepts we need to invent words for.
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Adrienne F. Asta
has been a massage therapist for 25 years (and boy, are her hands tired)! She co-owns Center 4 Self-Care, a wellness collective in central Tucson, and is co-founder of Well Within Reach, a local nonprofit bringing proactive care to underserved populations. Adrienne loves the beach, bowling, Broadway, and building muscle.
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Cassandra O'Neill
Is founder of Leadership Alchemy LLC, helping teams and organizations unlock collective brilliance. She creates energizing, connection-rich spaces through Empathy Circles and the Flow Game. She co-authored “Five Elements of Collective Leadership.” A member of the International Listening Association and The Fifth Brain Collective, she champions deep listening, creative expression, and empathy. Visit cassandraoneill.com.
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Aimee Finkelstein
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Join Our Upcoming Storytelling Events
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Manipulation
June 4, 2026 7-9 p.m.
U of A Student Union - Union Kiva
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Trans -
July 9, 2026
U of A Student Union - Union Kiva
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