Over the last 8+ years, we have provided the space for OVER 600 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 memorable tales from your friends, neighbors, and fellow Chicagoans.
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Third Wednesday of Every Month
(We are currently on hiatus from our regular indoor schedule.) Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro 3905 N Lincoln Avenue 7:30 PM FREE! (Doors at 6:00. Please arrive early if you are dining.) 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.
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1) Story Lab will return to our
venue sometime in the fall.
2) In person classes are back - along with the virtual version.
Click here for more details.
3) A SPECIAL OUTDOOR FESTIVAL!
Sunday in The Square
Sunday, August 15th from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
North Center Town Square (4100 N Damen)
Please join us for a safely done LIVE, IN PERSON Festival in a beautiful outdoor venue, featuring world class storytelling, phenomenal live music, and more. 8 full hours of entertainment!
For details and tickets, please click here.
Sunday, August 15th from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
North Center Town Square (4100 N Damen)
Please join us for a safely done LIVE, IN PERSON Festival in a beautiful outdoor venue, featuring world class storytelling, phenomenal live music, and more. 8 full hours of entertainment!
For details and tickets, please click here.
Scott Whitehair (Host)
Scott Whitehair is a storyteller, teacher, and producer living in Chicago, IL. He is the producer of This Much Is True, Chicago's longest running monthly personal narrative series, creator of Story Lab Chicago, which has put 700+ new storytellers on stage since 2011, and director of Do Not Submit, a grassroots network of open mics across the city bringing people together to connect with each other. Scott tells anywhere someone will listen, including The National Storytelling Festival Exchange Place, Steppenwolf Theater, the historic Green Mill, and on NPR, the Risk podcast, and Siruis XM. He is a frequent guest instructor at the city's top universities, and his personal narrative class has been selling out every month since 2012. Scott is in demand as a coach and trainer, spending his days helping individuals, companies, and non-profits develop their voices as storytellers. In 2014, he was the featured instructor at Hong Kong Story Worthy Week, headlined by David Sedaris, and in 2015 taught an intensive at All Hallows College in Dublin.
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Drink and Dine
Mrs. Murphy & Sons generously offers a $10 burger and beer special on show nights. No better way to enjoy stories than with a full stomach and a cold one in your hand. |
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. |