Public Speaking

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A Conversation with Tom Hanks

In May 2023, I opened for Tom Hanks' sold-out performance at Benaroya Hall. The event was hosted by Seattle Arts & Lectures.

Watch "Oh, The Places You Could Go"

Pete Souza speaking at Seattle Arts Lectures Encore Series event.

An Evening with Pete Souza

In November 2022, I opened for photojournalist Pete Souza at Town Hall Seattle. The event was hosted by Seattle Arts & Lectures.

Read "Don't Worry, Ma"

A man speaks on stage to a large audience in a theater with red lighting.

Other Speaking Engagements

Michael Poryes on Writing for Television, Stanford University | Moderator, 2026
Seattle University Arts Leadership Symposium | Panelist, 2024
Youth Theatre Northwest Gala | Keynote Speaker, 2024
TeenTix Coffee with the Critics | Panelist, 2024
TeenTix Gala | Co-Host, 2022
National Film Festival for Talented Youth | Panel Moderator, 2021