Musician, music from Jorge Leyva podcast interview

Elijah Pruitt loves to create and collab, working as an electronic music artist and DJ.

Voice Actor, “Toad Abides”

Curtis Prunty is the most serious goofball you’ll ever meet. He is an avid Movie-goer, Martial Artist, Airsoft Game Developer and Beloved Event Host, the Mission Directer of CHI St. Luke’s hospital and has been doing full-time ministry for over a decade. Those who are privileged to hang out with him also know he has perfected his impersonation of Arnold Schwarzeneggar. He was recently nominated as Best Actor for his role as the 50’s nior detective in the Christmas Comedy, “If It’s Monday, It Must Be Christmas!” at Stone’s Throw Dinner Theater for this fall’s Sally Awards and has been recognised for his impressive acting and improvisation skills.

Illustrator, “toadlee” comic & coloring pages

Cody Martin is a nature-loving creative from Nevada, Mo. She enjoys gardening, hanging out with her chickens, and making art. She and her husband, John, can often be found creating journals and sketchbooks for their hand made business, Little House Journals.

Actor, “Raymonds Reviews”

Cinematographer/Editor for “toad approves” videos

Ashton is a practical creative. His greatest passion is to inspire others into action. He enjoys creating videos, playing Pokemon with friends, and cruising on his Goldcoast cruiser. If it is humid, which it always is in Joplin, he will declare how hot it is, even in the winter.

Illustrator, “old man Chris” image & winter section artworks

Aubrey is a full-time artist and sister to all.

She help inspire the inner artist in everyone and invite them to experience positive, life-changing creativity so that they can find their joy and feel a sense of artistic accomplishment, and in doing so, possibly help them to discover a new passion!

illustrator for Toads Over 70

Backspace Cadet is an indie game developer who creates YouTube tutorials on video game design. Wether it be programming, art/animation, or even general game dev talk, Backspace is on a quest to share his knowledge with anyone who wants to learn.

haiku illustrator

Austin was born and raised in Joplin Missouri, graduated top of his class at the Spencer academy of higher learning in 2011, and graduated from dropping out of college in 2014. He currently resides in Joplin, wearing many hats: small business owner, self published author and illustrator, door-to-door salesman, and designer of ball caps and beanies.

Austin is passionate about creative growth for himself, his city, and all those he comes in contact with- matched only by his passion for perfectly crafted omelettes.