Who We Are
Jo Ann Firestone
is a business woman and entrepreneur. Since late 2015 she has been sole creative director and producer of Couch Stories - and co-host, She's assisted by a few good friends and supporters.
is a business woman and entrepreneur. Since late 2015 she has been sole creative director and producer of Couch Stories - and co-host, She's assisted by a few good friends and supporters.
Ro Cambridge
is a magazine editor, writer, arts worker and columnist for the Nelson Mail. In late 2015, Ro stepped down from directing and producing but has continued to
co-host the shows.
is a magazine editor, writer, arts worker and columnist for the Nelson Mail. In late 2015, Ro stepped down from directing and producing but has continued to
co-host the shows.
Some History
Ro Cambridge and Jo Ann Firestone launched Couch Stories in 2012.
They were inspired by a shared love of a U.S. storytelling show and podcast called The Moth. Couch Stories is their indigenous version.
Following the sell-out first show at the Suter Theatre in March 2012, they were invited to create and produce a Couch Stories show for the October 2012 Nelson Arts Festival .
Since then, Couch Stories has been annual fixture in October. Occasionally, a second yearly show is developed and presented mid-year in various Nelson venues.
They were inspired by a shared love of a U.S. storytelling show and podcast called The Moth. Couch Stories is their indigenous version.
Following the sell-out first show at the Suter Theatre in March 2012, they were invited to create and produce a Couch Stories show for the October 2012 Nelson Arts Festival .
Since then, Couch Stories has been annual fixture in October. Occasionally, a second yearly show is developed and presented mid-year in various Nelson venues.
