Writer, Teacher,
Producer, Live Lit Performer

Dana Norris is a writer and the founder/producer of Story Club, a Live Lit show in Chicago.  She once went on a lot of internet dates and she writes about those mistakes for the website Role/Reboot.  She teaches storytelling workshops at StoryStudio Chicago. 

She was recently interviewed by the Chicago Tribune for an article on the storytelling movement in Chicago and featured in a piece on WBEZ.org about women changing the face of the Chicago comedy scene. 

Upcoming Live Lit Shows:

I Shit You Not
When:   Thursday, May 30th, 8:00 pm
Where:  Township, 2200 N California Ave
What:    I Shit You Not is a gut-clenching evening of storytelling not for the faint of fart, featuring the best stories about people at their worst.
How:     21+, $5 tickets at the door

Story Club Fourth Anniversary Spectacular
When:   Thursday, June 6th, 8:00pm
Where:  Holiday Club, 4000 N Sheridan Rd
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, $5 suggested donation

Printer's Row Lit Fest 2013 - Women of Our Word
When:   Saturday, June 8th, 2pm
Where:  Printer's Row Lit Fest,  Jones College Prep
What:    True stories told by some of Chicago's top female storytellers.  Come see  Megan Stielstra,  Kelsie Huff, Samantha Irby and Dana Norris. Hosted by Jen Bosworth
How:     Free

Printer's Row Lit Fest 2013 - Live Lit Story Jam
When:   Saturday, June 8th, 6pm
Where:  Printer's Row Lit Fest,  Lit After Dark Stage
What:    Dana Norris, Keith Ecker & Scott Whitehair host this open mic storytelling jam.  Want to put your name in the hat to perform in one of 7 minute open mic slots?  Email dana@storyclubchicago.com to get your name in the hat today!
How:     Free
Story Club South Side at the Version 13 Fest
When:   Tuesday, June 18th, 7:00pm
Where:  Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S Morgan St
What:    Story Club is Chicago's premier open mic for stories.  The show is a mix between curated performances and an open mic.  Story Club is partnering with Versionfest 13 and MashTun to present this evening of storytelling, food and drink.
How:     21+, $10 tickets at the door

The God, Sex, & Death Variety Hour with Danny Black
When:   Thursday, June 20th, 7pm
Where:  Schuba's Upstairs Room, 3159 N Southport Ave
What:    The God, Sex & Death Variety Hour is a comedy show dedicated to exploring these three realities of life.
How:     21+, $5 tickets at the door