Saturday Sept. 19, 2026 7 pm
Story theme: BEST LAID PLANS
The Performing Arts Studio
224 E. Main St.
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Ticket: $20 online, through Venmo or Zelle or Eventbrite
$25 at the door (cash only)
Venmo: @lifestage
Zelle: lifestage_2000@yahoo.com
Mary Theresa Archbold
Mary Theresa Archbold is an award winning NYC based performer who has appeared on Television (Law & Order: SVU, Bull) and Broadway and off-Broadway stage -most recently in the 2018 Pulitzer Prize winning play Cost of Living and solo performer who is a prolific creator blending her passions in a style uniquely her own: dance/comedy. She has been featured on The Moth and This American Life.
Thomas Stumpf
Tom Stumpf is lifelong resident of Long Island and a first-time storyteller. As a longtime fan of (mostly) True Things he has attended many shows over the years and always left thinking – I would love to do this! He was inspired to share his story after a four-week summer workshop at Lifestage with our host, Jude Trederwolff and was delighted when asked to share at the Performing Arts Studio. Recently retired, Tom is enjoying the newfound time to hang out with his wife of 32 years and number one fan, Christine. Tom enjoys painting, sculpture, wood carving and is an active member of the Suffolk Wood Carvers Guild as instructor for new members.
Kat Koppett
Kat Koppett is the Co-director of The Mopco Improv Theatre and the Eponymous Founder of Koppett, a consultancy specializing in the use of improv and storytelling techniques to enhance individual and group performance. She is the author of Training to Imagine: Practical Improvisational Theatre Techniques to Enhance Creativity, Teamwork, Leadership and Learning, and the creator of the improv musical format, “Spontaneous Broadway”.
Mitch Applebaum
Mitch Applebaum hosts a new Long Island storytelling slam held the first Wednesday of each month at Book RePort in Port Washington, NY. He once had a disastrous public speaking incident and swore he would never do public speaking again. But 20 years later he stumbled across the Moth Radio Hour on WNYC. He was intrigued! He went to some open mics just to listen. But recently separated and needing something new in his life he eventually got up and told a story. He survived! Mitch is a 2 time Moth Slam winner. He has performed at LoveNotes twice on Off Broadway stages and has had a story published in The LoveNotes book. He Co produces a monthly show, Give N' Take in Brooklyn. Also appeared in RISK! and Awkward Teenage Years.