New Podcast Episode: Bust Up
A fist fight, a gang fight, a car crash. And that's just a small part of the relationship. "Bust Up" tells what it takes to finally decide to walk away. Written and performed by Kim Morris. Listen now via iTunes. October 5, 2008
2nd Story Workshops at Uptown Writer’s Space!
 We are thrilled to return to Uptown Writer’s Space, this time for an eight-week long intensive workshop in performance storytelling! Mirroring their own story development cycle, 2nd Story directors will take class participants through a series of writing and performance workshops— including both group and individual work—culminating in a final UWS 2nd Story show!
Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 starting October 2nd (skipping Thanksgiving, of course. So we can all go be thankful). This class has been moved to January. Please stay tuned!
$350 for eight weeks ($300 for students and UWS members)
Seats are limited. Registration is available at Uptown Writer’s Space. Please contact Megan Stielstra, 2nd Story’s Director of Story Development, with questions. September 1, 2008
Now Offering Advance Tickets for All Shows!
 We are now offering advance tickets for all shows via an awesome fair-trade ticketing site called Brown Paper Tickets. Secure your tickets at the door for any of our upcoming shows by clicking the "Buy Tickets" link next to any show on the When Is 2nd Story? page. September 1, 2008
Fake Lake: A True Story in a Real Pool
 We cannot WAIT to check out the Neo-Futurist's production of Fake Lake: A True Story in a Real Pool! 2nd Story storyteller Sharon Greene adapted her original 2nd Story story into a full-length production that takes place—yes—in a swimming pool. Original score by 2nd Story's music director Mikhail Fiksel! Check it out in Time Out Chicago. Tickets available now (reservations strongly suggested!). August 21, 2008
2nd Story Collaborates with the Goodman Theatre
This summer 2nd Story artists collaborated with The Goodman Theatre to create a six week intensive for high school students combining personal narrative storytelling and oral history, culminating in the end of July with a kickass final performance created by our kickass students! We were so proud to work with them (they sorta showed us up, actually. But don't tell them we said so!). August 21, 2008
New Podcast Episode: The Dresden
Three friends, one busted stereo, and a house full of dickheads. Somebody's got a secret to share about a destructive final evening of college. Written and performed by Nick Ward. Listen now via iTunes. August 19, 2008
2nd Story, Super-sized!
2nd Story storyteller Margot Bordelon and director Cassandra Sanders took personal narrative stories by Kim Morris, J. Adams Oaks, Justin D.M. Palmer, Megan Stielstra and Brian Golden, adapted them for the stage, and wove them together for a nine-actor ensemble. The result: Yes, This Really Happened to Me, produced by Chicago's Theater Seven! Critic's Choice in the Chicago Reader! August 12, 2008
2nd Story for Spark Plug!
2nd Story storytellers Kimberlee Soo and Khanisha Foster are telling stories for Spark Plug, a party presented by Victory Gardens’ Fresh Squeezed Series showcasing emerging Chicago artists of color as part of the Victory Gardens Ignition Festival. August 1, 2008
New Podcast Episode: Mark Fox
I like to believe that people are born good, that humanity distinguishes itself from the rest of the animal world by our capacity for love and generosity and goodness. That there is no such thing as a “bad seed.” But when you know a man like Mark Fox, you are forced to re-consider some things you think you know about the world. Written and performed by Matt Miller. Listen now via iTunes. July 28, 2008
New Podcast Episode: Granny's Leathers
A novice leatherdyke holds all things SM sacred and Granny—an old hand in the SM scene—might as well be the Lone Ranger. A decade later, this novice makes a confession, and it has to do with Granny’s leathers. Written and performed by Deb Lewis. Listen now via iTunes. July 13, 2008
2nd Story Fights Multiple Sclerosis
Join us for a special show benefiting the 2008 Bike MS: Tour de Farms, featuring stories about—what else?—bikes! Storytellers Kim Morris, Aimee Perkins, and Shiow-Jiau Yung are doing the two-day, 175-mile ride, and they’ll perform along with Doug Whippo. Plus, everyone who comes will be entered into a drawing to win fabulous prizes. Hear stories. Fight badness. Thursday, June 5 at 7 pm at The Spot.
... not to mention a drawing for some AWESOME PRIZES...
Autographed books by Sound Opinions co-hosts Jim DeRogatis (pop music critic, Chicago Sun-Times) and Greg Kot (music critic, Chicago Tribune). Autographed DVD from This American Life host Ira Glass. Tickets to Goodman Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Music Box Theatre, The Neo-Futurists, Northlight Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Theatre Seven of Chicago, Victory Gardens Theater, Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!, WNEP Theater. Learn more. May 26, 2008
2nd Story is thrilled to launch the first issue of our print publication, 2D!
 Featuring stories written and performed for 2nd Story, 2D brings storytelling out of the wine bars and into your hands—plus, it's free!
Join us for our 2D release party on May 28th at Red Kiva, featuring performances by Rosie Forrest, Bobby Biedrzycki and Kimberee Soo with music by Seeking Wonderland! May 4, 2008
2nd Story classes at Uptown Writer's Space!
Open to everyone regardless of writing and/or performance experience, this workshop is for people looking to enhance their storytelling skills, be it for the stage or just out and about (and tipsy) with your friends. Strongly suggested for people looking to submit to 2nd Story. May 22, 2008 @ The Uptown Writer's Space. Learn more. May 2, 2008
New Podcast Episode: Plan B
Through thick and thin, highs and lows, awesome adventures and hideous relationships, Molly Each has always been able to count on her best friend. In addition to solid friendship and hilarious hijinks, the fact that he's a guy means she can count on him to be there in the end if all other relationships have failed. But what happens to their friendship when her Plan B guy joins the married world? Listen now via iTunes. Apr 29, 2008
2nd Story Performs at the Goodman Theatre for Looptopia
2nd Story is THRILLED to be performing at The Goodman Theatre for Looptopia, Chicago's all-night celebration of Arts and Culture!
On Friday, May 2nd from 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. 2nd Story storytellers Ric Walker, Matt Miller, and Megan Stielstra, featuring Miles Polaski on sound, will be telling stories at The Goodman. With, of course, WINE! And, apparently, 100,000 people?! Did we READ that right??
Apr 14, 2008
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Upcoming October Shows
October 10th @ Strawdog (late night!)
October 12th @ Webster's Wine Bar
October 29th @ Red Kiva
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Newest Episode: Bust Up by Kim Morris. A fist fight, a gang fight, a car crash. And that's just a small part of the relationship. "Bust Up" tells what it takes to finally decide to walk away. Listen now via iTunes.
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