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3rd Thursday of Every Month Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro 3905 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago 7:30 PM (Doors at 7:00) FREE |
New Voices Telling Fresh 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.
Over the last 15+ years, we have provided the space for 950+ 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. Hosted by Scott Whitehair.
***SPECIAL EVENT FOR SPOOKY SEASON***
Friday, Oct. 30th @ The Skokie Theater, 7:30 PM
Friday, Oct. 30th @ The Skokie Theater, 7:30 PM
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Please join us for an outrageously unique evening of personal narrative from horror movie icons, as portrayed by some of Chicago’s most talented storytellers.
These rogues are trading the silver screen for the stage, where they’ll spill their guts for once. Ever wondered, “Is dating difficult for the undead?” Or questioned, “Why doesn’t The Moth ever feature stories from Mothman?” Then this is the show for you. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE WHILE THEY LAST! |
October 15th Cast
Sarah Belyeu
Sarah Belyeu is a restaurateur and wine consultant from Tampa who built Wine Spectator Award-winning wine programs across three restaurants. She also spent a year and a half traveling the country with the CDC, working on a national health study in communities from coast to coast. A longtime lover of improv and live storytelling, Sarah recently moved to Chicago and is embracing her next chapter, one story at a time.
Steven Daniel
Steven Daniel's life is a story book. Born in rural Ohio, he has called Chicago home for the past 30 years. He recently retired from Ernst and Young where he was part of the Talent and Learning Team. While at EY, he created and lead programs including Improve with Improv, Donuts and Dialogue, The Power of Persuasion and most recently, The Impact of Story Telling. In his lifetime, he sang at Wrigley Field twice, drove a press car in a presidential motorcade, performed at Second City, won a blue ribbon at the Ohio State Fair and was featured on CBS Eye on Chicago.
Jim Heaney
Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Jim Heaney is the twice published author of Divine Child: Evil vs. The Angels of Stony Island (2007), and A Book For Someone: A Story of Forgiveness And The Circle of Life (2022) both available in print on Amazon. Utilizing his gifts of storytelling and humor, Jim has both written and spoken as a national conference speaker to bring audience awareness to the importance of child abuse prevention and recovery. Jim is a husband and father of two children, still holding firm to his belief that, “If our children grow up to be inspired and good citizens they will facilitate everlasting change to our world.”. A Book For Someone is available as a free audiobook at http://www.divinechild.us
Kelli Henson
They call her Khenson and that should be a lesson to all of you to put a space between your first initial and last name at the end of emails. She is a school psychology professor who moved to Chicago from New Orleans. Khenson also lived in Tampa and New York; but, she grew up in the Indianapolis area. You can find her at coffee shops and exploring her new city with her dog Pippa.
Jocelyn Leitzinger
Jocelyn Leitzinger is a recovering academic turned independent researcher and writer studying the intersection of social movements and markets. Her work has spanned an array of issues, including wind energy, urban agriculture in Detroit, and old growth forest conservation. She also runs the Disinfonation blog where she writes about corporate astroturfing. Jocelyn grew up in Florida and has since lived in eight other states and countries, including France and Canada – but she’s called Chicago home for the better part of the past decade. Her primary ADHD hobby is collecting hobbies – which has led her to activities like log rolling, flying trapeze, and aerial silks. Her current pastime lineup includes rock climbing, pottery, foraging, and raising her dog, Saoirse Plume Wigglebutt of the Chicago Wigglebutts.
Candice M. Smith
Candice M. Smith spent 24 years leading engineering teams in the aerospace industry. She currently serves as the chief joy officer of the Smith Household and loves to spend her time helping where help is needed. Although she’s new to the craft of storytelling, Candice is a proud inaugural cohort member of Story Studio’s Write Where You Are Fellowship program. Candice enjoys continuous learning, smart conversation, boogie breaks, and gut laughter.
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 950+ 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, and the historic Green Mill. He is a frequent guest instructor at the city's top universities, and his personal narrative class has been selling out almost 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. He is honored to be a 2024 Meier Foundation Award winner.
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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
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