Quinn Smola (Writers Group) is a playwright, designer, producer, and visual/fiber artist currently living in Colorado Springs. He is studying theatre at UCCS, graduating next semester. They have had short plays produced in New York City and Houston as well as around Colorado Springs. His first full-length play, Midge and the Butcher, premiered last fall at Springs Ensemble Theatre. Quinn is passionate about including queer characters and storylines within their art.