Good Medicine
Storytelling fans, do not miss “Good Medicine”. Four gifted tellers are collaborating on this show which explores the things people do to rejuvenate, to heal, to escape the banalities or difficulties of life. Each of these tellers has performed many times at the American School of Storytelling and other venues. Take our word for it, they bring mighty chops to the stage.
Christopher Nelson
Drawing on his experiences as an educator, Christopher learned the power of a good story in the classroom. After retirement, he found The American School of Storytelling, attending open mic nights and classes. He was asked to be the “Opener” for a Fringe Show featuring Sufian Zhemukhov (also featured in Good Medicine), and attends as many Moth Storyslams as he can. He has a narrative approach that finds humor in small observations and meaning in ordinary lives.
Janna Knittel
Janna’s parents worried their middle child would never learn to speak and thus cursed themselves. Janna has been telling stories ever since, though only recently turning compulsion into discipline. Through poetry, teaching, and storytelling Janna enjoys inviting people into their weird, sad, and funny experiences.
Sufian Zhemukhov
Sufian is an award-winning author and performer. His solo shows have been featured at the 2025 National Storytelling Festival, off-Broadway, and nationwide. NPR described his show Flirting Like an American as “a show about romance, culture, and one immigrant’s story.” A Fulbright scholar and “Einstein visa” recipient, Sufian draws on his personal experience as a first-generation immigrant and a college professor, which might be funnier than it sounds. His storytelling has earned the 2020 JJ Reneaux Emerging Artist Award from the National Storytelling Network, and his academic research received the 2019 Best Book Award from the International Studies Association.
Peter Bretl
Peter has performed at the Moth, Uproar Comedy open mic at Bryant Lake Bowl, and The American School of Storytelling (AMSS). In January 2026, his solo show at AMSS, entitled, 3D: Drugs, Debauchery and Deliverance, sold out. A second night was added, and, as of this posting, that show is nearly sold out as well. Peter’s storytelling, like his life, is all over the map. He can deliver “aw-shucks” sweetness. He can make you gasp with his tales of the underground cultures that he has immersed himself in. He can tell tales of his extensive travels on the down-low that range from hilarious to terrifying. Peter will MC the Good Medicine show, and he’ll surely slip in a little tale of his own.
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