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Tag: Storytelling

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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Offbeat, Honest, and Unforgettable: Denise McIntosh – June 15th

We say this every time, but we truly mean it: we get the best people. Denise McIntosh is joining our lineup of features on June 15th, and she’s bringing with her the kind of singular voice that leaves a room a little lighter, a little funnier, and a lot more human. Some folks live in …

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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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Primary School and Seating Assignment Mayhem.

Teachers who think they hold all the power learn the hard way I have a superpower. Conversations are often thought to be back-and-forth volleys. But I have the ability to carry out a whole conversation all by myself. Those who know me understand I can talk for an entire day. Assuming I get the chance. …

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Sometimes, Your Twin Comes in Handy

Ashley and I look like two peas in a pod. Classic best friends: Same figures, glasses, same class schedule, similar habits and ideologies. But our personalities? Polar opposites. If you had known us back in high school, you’ld have wondered, “What set the foundation of their friendship?”  She wanted peace. I wanted chaos. (Not the …

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Story Luck Potluck Show

Tickets at Zeffy: Come to the wonderful show and food share April 6, 2025 at Theater Wit 1229 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-3205. The potluck show is always a crowd pleaser. There will be 4 walk-up story tellers and 4 featured story tellers. Though the stories are always a surprise to the audience, somehow …

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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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From GreenMan to Story Luck: Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff’s Tale of Two Stages

At Story Luck, we celebrate storytellers who bring their unique talents and perspectives to the stage. One of the incredible voices we are honored to feature J. Rohr, Claudia Maru, Aviya Kushner, and… Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff She holds a BA in Theatre from Macalester College in St. Paul, MN and an MA in Interdepartmental Speech from …

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When Good Girls Get Detention they Get PHDs

We’re all good with detention’s bad rap. It’s school after school, worse than school itself. Study hall for those who didn’t study in the first place, which is either the aptest or the least apt punishment, depending on your sense of irony. I’m starting up a book club with my super nerd friends, Daniel Andrew …

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