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
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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Our next performance is on
Wednesday, October 16th,
Featuring ...
Emma Allmann
Emma Allmann graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in creative writing and three Big 10 medals. She has been in Chicago for just over a year and has been lucky enough to get involved with some wonderful creative people through improv. During the day she analyzes, writes about and tries to help startups, which is kind of punk, but she is also the assistant director for the web series Punk AF, which is totally punk. She is also the Volunteer Coordinator for an amazing organization called Humor for Hope and a short fiction reader for The Tishman Review. Before she moved to Chicago she spent a few months traveling around the Pacific Northwest in her car meeting lovely weirdos and having adventures. She loves when people ask her about the grizzly in Glacier and the grizzled man in Yellowstone.
Jay Cook
Having grown up in a house in which both parents were musicians/performers, its not a stretch that I would end up on the story telling stage. Dad and Mom remind me Rob and Laura Petri; invite people over and put on a show in their living room. Although it wasn’t until later in life that I found my voice, over the past 8 years I’ve appeared in over 15 plays and musicals, several independent films and TV commercials. Also, I’ve sung at Park West and in three one-man cabaret shows. Another passion is travelling, especially to Europe. Storytelling and travel; different ways to discover new places.
Ed Gunther
A Life Adventurer and Entrepreneur
1966 – 1988 Successful Professional Musician and Cover Artist performing over 5,000 gigs in the US and Canada.
1988 – 2013 Licensed Private Detective Specializing in Corporate and Private business investigation.
1970 – present Licensed Real Estate Professional
1988 – present Men’s Senior Baseball League player and manager.
I have been able to laugh and enjoy an exciting and wonderful life. I hope to continue to contribute, give back and be of service to all.
1966 – 1988 Successful Professional Musician and Cover Artist performing over 5,000 gigs in the US and Canada.
1988 – 2013 Licensed Private Detective Specializing in Corporate and Private business investigation.
1970 – present Licensed Real Estate Professional
1988 – present Men’s Senior Baseball League player and manager.
I have been able to laugh and enjoy an exciting and wonderful life. I hope to continue to contribute, give back and be of service to all.
Erin O'Neil
Special Out-Of-Town Guest!
Erin O'Neil is a digital storyteller and author with a passion for travel and authentic human connection. When a post-graduate dream job turned her world upside down she learned to cope with adversity and face some tough decisions. Her choices ultimately inspired some of the most moving stories of her life. She has since been hosted by local libraries, schools, and educational programs to facilitate community-wide conversations about mindful and authentic travel, and how those experiences translate into everyday life. Her book, entitled Gui Ren: Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary People, reflects on the lessons she learned in Asia and the adventures that changed her forever. To learn more, visit www.OnMyList.org
Dori Levine
Dori Levine grew up in Miami, Florida and moved to Chicago in 2000. She currently calls Roger’s Park home. She has degrees in photography and accounting. She has worked at 5-star restaurant Charlie Trotter’s to your neighborhood Applebee’s and in the accounting/ billing/ collections arena for the last 9 years. When she isn’t working you can find her photographing nature, biking, birding, singing, cooking, cheering on the Cubs and finding beach glass along the lake. She is always challenging herself creatively and analytically. Currently she is a summer volunteer for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service protecting our endangered Piping Plovers along Montrose Beach.
Matty Merritt
Matty Merritt is a comedian and writer originally from Nebraska. She currently lives in Ravenswood and does marketing for the American Bar Association for actual bill paying money. She is also the social media coordinator for Humor for Hope, a nonprofit that uses improv to help communities dealing with trauma. She does this for no money, but loves it with her whole heart. Matty loves crime fiction, bar food, and is finally watching all the Marvel movies for the first time.
June Mustari
June Mustari is from the Chicago area, currently living in southwestern Brookfield. Her first and last storytelling experiences were at No Exit Cafe when it was a struggling coffee shop 20 years ago. When not playing with her four year old daughter, DIY'ing with her husband, or managing IT projects, she is busy working on her first novel.
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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. |