John Mabey (They/Them) is a writer and storyteller whose plays have been published and produced on stage in 7 countries and throughout the United States. John lived internationally for a decade in London and Amsterdam before residing in Atlanta and continues to work with theatre companies around the globe both virtually and in-person. Their work as a playwright is connected to their career in Psychology and certification as a Mental Health Counselor, infusing everything they’ve learned about behavior, emotion, and relationships into their plays. John is also a published author on the topics of sexual identity and spirituality in academic books and journals. They also enjoy teaching and performing improvised comedy and true storytelling worldwide. Links for John: https://mabeyplays.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jmabey/ https://newplayexchange.org/users/40570/john-mabey Sponsored by: Point Park University, MFA in Writing for Stage and Screen (low-res program)