For Carolyn, storytelling is more than simply sharing a story. It is a way of bringing people together, exploring creativity, and creating moments that stay with us long after the curtain closes. With a career spanning theatre, directing, teaching, and storytelling, Carolyn has spent years helping stories come to life both on stage and within …
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Oct 05 2026
Words, Wit & the Wonderfully Weird: Meet Bee Ricketts
Some stories make you laugh. Some make you pause. And then there are the stories that somehow manage to do both. This November, Story Luck welcomes a storyteller who has a knack for finding the funny, the strange, and the deeply human in the everyday. Meet Bee Ricketts, a poet and comic whose unique perspective …
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Jul 19 2026
The Storytelling Cowboy
Ever since I started watching Yellowstone, I’ve developed a completely unexpected appreciation for cowboys. (Can’t wait to watch more of Taylor Sheridan’s work). So when I read Justin Radtke’s bio and saw the words Dallas Cowboys, I got disproportionately excited… only to discover this wasn’t going where I thought it was. Turns out, Justin isn’t …
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Jul 19 2026
High Voltage, Higher Curiosity
Jenna Polk arrives on stage with questions too interesting to let go. With a delightfully curious mind and an eye for finding wonder in the ordinary, she’s spent time crafting a story perfectly attuned for our Story Luck potluck Show. Jenna was a walk up teller at the last show, and the audience cordially invited …
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May 16 2026
Numbers Tell a Story – Faizan Will Prove That
The Story Luck stage is like the best kind of mystery box. We have hosted storytellers who happen to be philosophers, teachers, photographers, and this June, we bring to you a finance professional. Maybe they know more than just numbers after all! Do numbers tell the best stories? So, join us at Wit Theater on …
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Apr 07 2026
The Story Luck Global Writing Project
What’s one of your fears of relocating to a new country? Mine is finding someone who can do my 4C African hair perfectly. And I know that sounds silly, but how do I move from paying a maximum of $20 for a full head of butt-length braids to paying hundreds of dollars? So I made …
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Mar 18 2026
Thankyou Angry Octopus
You are probably wondering, why would someone living thousands of miles away tell us about a pizza joint in Chicago yet she has never been? Must be one of those generic promotional articles. But what if I told you that I have felt their impact from the other side of the world? What if I …
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Aug 31 2025
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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Aug 16 2025
Psychologists Can’t Read Minds, But They Tell Good Stories.
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
Comedy Meets Storytelling: This Sunday with Ashley Lusk
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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