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Third Wednesday of Every Month
The Black Rock Pub & Kitchen (3614 N Damen, Chicago) 7:30 PM. FREE! (Doors at 6:30. Please arrive early to ensure entry. ) New Voices Telling New Stories
Join us for an intimate evening of storytelling in the cozy back room of one of Chicago's best pubs. Each month, an entirely different lineup of up-and-coming storytellers will share their stories. Hosted by Scott Whitehair.
In just over three years, we have provided the space for 250+ people from every walk of life and experience level to share their true personal stories with packed houses of attentive listeners. Each show is an unpredictable mix of the hilarious and the heartbreaking featuring 7 memorable tales from your friends, neighbors, and fellow Chicagoans. Come hear what people are saying, then get involved. |
Our Next Show Will Take Place on Wednesday, July 16th, Featuring:
John Dudley
John spent much of his childhood living in Bangkok, Thailand, where he spent countless hours searching the markets for American comicbooks. When visiting the USA for the summers, he spent most of his time in South Carolina, where his parents were born and raised. When he moved back stateside, he traded the heat and humidity of Thailand and South Carolina for the utterly perfect temperatures to be found in, ahem... Minneapolis, Minnesota. The good news about this jarring move to the land of ice and snow? John lived less than a mile from an actual comic shop! It wasn't long before he wrote his first comic script. In the years since, John's love for all forms of storytelling has grown exponentially. After earning his degree in history from the University of Richmond, John learned that there are very few open 'historian' positions to be found. And so he became a ski bum in Montana instead, sharing his love for comics, history (and his favorite subject: the history of comics!) with anyone unlucky enough to be stuck on a ski lift with him. He then moved to Chicago, where he earned his Masters degree in Public Administration from DePaul University. He now works as the Business Development Manager for a web development firm that specializes in work for the public sector and non-for-profits. John still writes comics. He's somehow conned several extremely talented artists to lend hundreds of hours, pro bono, towards the goal of bringing life and movement to his crazy ideas.
Elizabeth Gomez
Elizabeth Gomez is a storyteller, stand up comic, and tiny dancer. She is the world's most renowned expert on Anna Nicole Smith and has never played Legend of Zelda. Elizabeth can be seen at various open mics and storytelling events around the city. She also is a writer at drinkerswithwritingproblems.com.
Archy Jamjun
Archy Jamjun is a writer, storyteller, and Chicago's Biggest Liar! He competed in the Moth Grandslam in May and had "Game of Phones", a show he co-wrote, go up at Second City this past spring. For more information or inquiries email him at ArchyJam@gmail.com.
Ben Kass
Ben Kass is a Chicago voice actor, and has been heard on national and regional radio and tv playing such niche roles as "Man 1" or "Guy". He has performed improv and sketch comedy iO Theatre and Second City and been a contributing writer for The Paper Machete Live Podcast. He loves playing comedy music around town, and likes to eat sweet potatoes. Ben co-stars in the new comedy web series, "Lowe Maintenance."
David Richmond
David Richmond is a Manufacturing Supervisor, an Army Veteran, and a Chicago native. Growing up, he lived all over the city (has never lived in the same place for 3 years straight). He is one of the few people that loves all of Chicago's seasons. David was introduced to Storytelling events by a friend last year and was instantly hooked. He has told stories at Do Not Submit, and Grown folks Stories but his best stories were told in his Grandmother's house around his cousins and drunk uncle.... Man, you missed it.
Joanne Singleton
As a wanderlust runner Joanne has completed marathons and ultra-marathons. She has participated in city marathons with thousands of others, to remote races in Alaska with just a few hundred people. She documents the remote adventures using the 'long arm' given there's seldom anyone else around to take the picture. As a pediatric transplant social worker she has seen the joy and heartbreak of what life and death has to offer. Her patients and families inspire her to find the best in all things, though she admits if marooned on a desert island she'd probably have a very difficult time coping, given she much prefers a snowy mountains to a sandy beach!
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Burgers and Beer Special
$5 burgers and $3.50 Chicago microbrews. Kitchen opens at 5:30, but suspends service to the back at 7 for the duration of show. |
Tell YOUR Story
Story Lab Chicago is open to anyone wanting to share his or her story, regardless of experience or background. Click here for more details on getting started. |
Take a Class
Do you feel like you need a little more guidance and experience before taking the stage? Click here for more details. |
