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Third Wednesday of Every Month
The Black Rock Pub & Kitchen (3614 N Damen, Chicago) 7:30 PM. FREE! (Doors at 6:45. 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 two years, we have provided the space for 200+ 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 December 18th, Featuring:
Craig Fitzgerald
Hailing from Miami, Fl, Craig
Fitzgerald has called himself a Chicagoan since 1999. He enjoys dancing
(poorly), playing his guitar (even more poorly), and drinking chai tea lattes
(he’s actually pretty good at that one). He has taken improv classes at
IO and did some theatre in college, but he hasn’t performed for quite some
while. He has also worked in the non-profit and public service sector for
the entirety of his adult life and once upon a time attended grad school.
Craig is half Puerto Rican and half Irish, which is probably funny. He
knows how to say “beer” in Korean, so if you’re ever going to visit Seoul he’s
the man to talk to.
Eleanor Hyde
Eleanor is a theatre producer, bread
baker, bike rider, and maker of canned goods. She works at Emerald City
Theatre. Previously she was a company member and managing director of New Leaf
Theatre. A transplant from the Northeast, Eleanor has been in Chicago for eight
years (non-consecutively), but still holds on to her phone number from
Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Kelley Johnson
Born in Chicago, Kelley has also
lived, worked and studied on three continents, primarily in French-speaking
places. She loves that her home city allows her to hang out with all
sorts of different people, local and global, and is almost always up for trying
something new. While she can't seem to stick with one job for more than a
year and a half, Kelley has primarily worked in the non-profit sector doing
things like refugee resettlement, immigrant rights advocacy, and disaster
response, with a little bit of language education thrown in. She
currently pays the bills helping travelers solve problems out at O'Hare International
airport and in her down time can be found (surprise, surprise) doing things
like salsa dancing, trying new foods or hanging out with friends swapping
stories and getting uber-philosophical about the way the world works.
Jillian Lohndorf
I was raised by an Irish-born mother
and Air Force father who moved around a lot during my childhood, contributing
to my travel obsession and outgoing personality. These days, I'm a
librarian at a psychology graduate school here in the city, so I spend a big
chunk of my time with budding psychologists. When I'm not there, I
fulfill the librarian stereotype by hanging out with my cat and making books by
hand. Thankfully, I counteract these activities with a deep love of
bourbon, a commitment to music at least once a week, and a pretty kick ass
group of friends. I can never find my keys, talk to my mom every morning
before work, and always up for a good story.
Andi Nelson
Andi works for NASA. Although she is a
scientist, she's not an astrophysicist (but, she can do the science and the
math). When not translating science research and concepts from scientist to
public, she practices the alchemical arts of turning nothing into
something through spinning, knitting, weaving, sewing, soapmaking,
gardening and cooking. She's the one you want to be with if there is Zombie
Apocalypse. Andi's greatest accomplishment is her 16 year
old daughter. While she has told stories everyday for over twelve years, and
has a long term relationship with the stage, she is only beginning to combine
the two experiences.
Kelly Swails
Kelly Swails is an editor, author,
and recovering microbiologist. She grew up in a small town in southern Illinois
and has recently moved to Chicago with her husband. She has been telling
stories her whole life. Sometimes those stories are even true.
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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. |
