Carolina Archive of Storytelling’s (CAST) mission is to create an inclusive storytelling environment for the people of Columbia. Through telling stories in multiple artistic disciplines, CAST hopes to make permanent the histories of the people who live here and, by doing so, foster connection among the residents of our city. CAST’s goal is to empower individuals to effectively share their stories, and charge both storytellers and listeners to gain a sense of collectivity and carry it throughout the city we call home.