Writer, Teacher,
Producer, Live Lit Performer

Dana Norris is a writer and the editor-in-chief of Story Club Magazine. She is founder of Story Club, a monthly live lit show held in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Boston and was recently featured in Poets & Writers. 

Dana teaches storytelling workshops at StoryStudio Chicago and has been featured in the Chicago Reader, the Chicago Tribune, and on WBEZ.org.  She  writes  for the website Role/Reboot.  

Upcoming Classes:

Nonfiction Now: Unlocking Your Story
When:  Tuesday March 11th-Tuesday April 1st 6:30-9:30pm
Where:  StoryStudio Chicago, 4043 N Ravenswood Ave, Suite 222, Chicago, IL
What:  This 4-week class is for nonfiction writers who want to generate new content but find themselves stymied by their inner critic. You will write a new, true, first person story, beginning to end, each night–and be amazed by what you come up with! You’re full of good ideas: this class will show you how to go get them.
How:  Click here to register

Upcoming Shows:

March
Story Club 
When:   Thursday, March 6th, 7:30pm
Where:  Holiday Club, 4000 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 
What:    Story Club is Chicago's premier open mic for stories.  The show is a mix between curated performances and an open mic.  Doors open & open mic sign up starts at 7:30pm and the show gets going at 8pm.  Dana produces & hosts.  
How:  21+, free entrance, $10 suggested donation. Holiday Club offers delicious food and drink during the show.

The Paper Machete
When:   Saturday, March 8th, 3:00pm
Where:  The Green Mill, 4802 N Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL 
What:    The Paper Machete is a live magazine. Each week comedians, journalists and other storytellers comment on current events, pop culture and American manners.
How:  21+, free entrance, $10 suggested donation. The Green Mill offers drinks during the show.
April
Story Club 
When:   Thursday, April 3rd, 7:30pm
Where:  Holiday Club, 4000 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 
What:    Story Club is Chicago's premier open mic for stories.  The show is a mix between curated performances and an open mic.  Doors open & open mic sign up starts at 7:30pm and the show gets going at 8pm.  Dana produces & hosts.  
How:  21+, free entrance, $10 suggested donation. Holiday Club offers delicious food and drink during the show.

the kates
When:   Friday, April 11th, 8:00pm
Where:  The Book Cellar, 4736 N Lincoln Ave
What:    The kates are an exclusive comedy group that encompasses the distinct voices of several up and coming Chicago performers hosted by local comedian Kelsie Huff and Amy Sumpter.
How:  Free entrance, $10 suggested donation. 

CHIRP Radio's The First Time
When:   Wednesday, April 16th, 8:00pm
Where:  Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 
What:    CHIRP Radio's regular storytelling series, "The First Time," returns to Martyrs' with a new theme ("first move"). Each essay will close with a song chosen by the performers and played by "The First Time Three" of Steve Frisbie, Liam Davis, and Gerald Dowd. CHIRP DJ and former Moth Story Slam winner Jenn Sodini hosts. Admission is $10 and proceeds benefit CHIRP Radio's mission. 
How:  21+, $10 at the door