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Category: Story Luck (Show)

The Story Luck Show Returns Oct 12 with Special Guest Sean Wellington

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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Storytelling and Why Try It

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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Meet Dave: Artist, Storyteller, Community Builder

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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The Storyteller’s Handyman: DeWitt C. Williams Headlines Story Luck’s August Show

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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Howard Lieberman’s Story Luck Show Debut, Sunday June 15th.

You’ve got a friend who tells easy to digest stories. Stories about the nice lady they met at Sephora or the old man who’s dog they love to pet. Then there’s performance artists like Howard Liberman. His mouth opens and you stop, sit back, and listen. His stories linger long after the last word. You …

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Laughter, Truth, and the Southside: DJ Rybski Joins Story Luck Tonight!

Some storytellers draw you in with nostalgia. Others, with vulnerability. Then there are those like DJ Rybski—people who land a punchline so precisely you’re still chuckling hours later, even while processing the sting of truth buried inside it. For our April 6th Story Luck show, we’re thrilled to welcome stand-up comic DJ Rybski to the …

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✨ Help Us Spread the Word! ✨

Hey everyone! Our next Story Luck Show is coming up, and we’d love to have as many people as possible join in on the fun. 🎭💬 If you’re excited about the event, consider inviting a few friends to check it out! It only takes a few seconds, and it helps us grow our amazing storytelling …

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Honesty Is Not Contagious, But J. Rohr’s Stories Are

The new year is flying by, and before we know it, our next Story Luck show is here! Mark your calendars for Sunday February 2nd, because this potluck is shaping up to be one for the books. We’ve got 4 great features: Aviya Kushner, Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff, Claudia Maru and… J. Rohr A Chicago native with a …

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Good Sister, Bad Massage, Awkward High School Moments

Massage story

This is a quicky, a short little chestnut to make you smile. This story comes from back in the day. We’ve got a bunch of these and will be releasing a video every Wed. till we run out… which is looking to be 15 weeks. Unless we shoot more. If you have a little story …

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A Month of Boundaries: Red Line Book Club

Hillel gifted us with this idea of creating a space within a space after he started busting out moves at a club. The audience told him, “You’re a really good dancer!” But rather than rock out to the dance club grooves he didn’t care for, he had popped in his earbuds. The club was just …

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