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:

May

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 here or at the door

June

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. Holiday Club offers delicious food and drink during the show.

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

The Kates Fundraiser for A Night Out
When:  Monday, June 17th, time to announced
Where:  Ai Sushi, 358 W Ontario
What:    A Night Out is a nonprofit organization committed to providing adult victims of domestic violence and abuse a brief escape from their everyday world.  We offer safe, healthy social experiences, understanding and support.
How:   details coming soon

Story Club South Side at Versionfest 13
When:   Tuesday, June 18th, 7pm
Where:   Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S Morgan St
What:     Story Club is Chicago's premier open mic for stories.   Story Club is partnering with Versionfest 13 and MashTun Journal to present this evening of storytelling, food and drink.  Stories will be paired with food and beer.
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

The Kates at Open Books
When:   Thursday, June 27th, 6:30pm
Where:  Open Books, 213 W Institute Place
What:    The Kates are partnering with the Chicago Writers Conference for this one-time comedy show.  
How:    Free

July

Story Club
When:   Thursday, July 11th, 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. Holiday Club offers delicious food and drink during the show.

Essay Fiesta
When:   Monday, July 15th, 7pm
Where:  The Book Cellar, 4736 N Lincoln Ave
What:   Essay Fiesta is a charitable Live Lit event.
How:     Free.  There's raffle at the end of night and all proceeds go to benefit 826Chi.