Susanne Wichst [2025-2027]

: An actress who has shared stories about her life in film, such as the first movie she ever saw in a cinema (likely Peter Pan ).

: These stories delve into the adventures and mishaps of surviving childhood, recorded for the Stories from the Stage series. Background susanne wichst

Susanne is not just a performer; she is a for The Moth in Vermont and a clinical mental health counselor. She uses her background to teach the "power of first-person narrative" and the neuroscience behind how stories can build communities and promote social justice. Other Susannes with notable stories: : An actress who has shared stories about

: A story about an "extreme camping" trip in the 1960s/70s involving 4,000 pounds of gear, heavy military tents, and two families navigating the shores of Long Island. She uses her background to teach the "power

: A winning story from The Moth in Miami that explores themes of personal freedom and childhood.

: A writer and filmmaker whose essay "Squirrel, conscience, thermometer" chronicles her creative journey moving from Germany to Ireland and switching her writing language from German to English.