Sep 28 2025
At Story Luck, we have met hundreds of storytellers, both on our stage, and elsewhere. And let me tell you… Some subjects are more difficult than others. But if there’s one thing we never do, it’s shy away from difficult conversations. The Story Luck show endeavors to use art to bring difficult topics to life. …
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Aug 31 2025
Storytelling serves as one of the most powerful tools for human connection and learning, forging bonds between people and ideas while making complex information more memorable and engaging than traditional fact-based communication. Research shows that stories activate multiple areas of the brain and trigger the release of hormones like cortisol and oxytocin, making them 20 …
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Aug 16 2025
Let me let you into my life for a hot minute. One thing I do at Story Luck is reach out to our storytelling features ahead of a show to kinda touch base. And after corresponding back and forth, they almost always say to me, “See you at the show.” And every time like clock-work, …
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Aug 16 2025
I have a confession. When I was younger, I used to think psychologists could read minds. So secretly, I wanted to be friends with one so that they could tell me what other people are thinking. Turns out, psychologists don’t read minds. Their skill is to help you read your own mind. And the key …
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Aug 02 2025
Ashley Lusk is a bold voice in comedy. And we are honored to have her featuring at The Story Luck Show. 4 Features, 4 open Mic Slots for anyone in Chicago to share a story. Stories are mature, funny & thought provoking. Free if you bring food! But you might be saying to yourself, the …
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Aug 02 2025
This show’s line up is full of friends! Those of you who’ve been following Story Luck, have seen Kory May before, as he’s gotten to feature, come hang out as a friend to watch, AND he’s helped co-host. As such, we’re proud to announce, he’s the newest member of the Feedback Loop. As such he’s …
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Aug 02 2025
We’re thrilled to welcome Dave Scott to the stage. Dave will be joining us at Theater Wit this Sunday, August 3rd, 2025. Here’s a bit about him, in his own words: “I have examined the worlds of mental health and homelessness from the inside out and had a chance to show my discoveries through an …
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Jul 31 2025
August 3rd is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited to have you join us. This time around, we have the absolute honor of featuring none other than DeWitt C. Williams When we asked DeWitt to send us a bio, he responded: “I’ve never done a bio before.” But hey, there’s a first time …
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Jul 14 2025
And…. You can too COVID-19 was a huge blow. But if there’s one thing I learned, it’s that the world is one big village, and geographical boundaries don’t bear as much weight as they used to. Before then, I believed you had to physically travel to work or study abroad. Sure, I knew people worked …
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Jun 19 2025
Not enough people have read my favorite book on writing. Every year I read 25–50 books on the art and craft of writing. While all the books I read become reference books. I’ve read Meander, Spiral, Explode by Jane Alison cover to cover three times. I love it because it teaches you to write better prose by first learning …
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