Live Lit Boot Camp When: Sunday, June 20th & Thursday, June 24th Where: Holiday Club, 4000 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL What: You’ve taken some classes or have done a show. Your friends and family say nice things about your work, but you’re craving feedback from the outside, someone who lives, eats, and breathes live lit, someone who wants to improve your work as much as you do. Live lit Bootcamp is the place for that feedback! This one-week, two-session intensive will provide performers with immediate feedback and the tools to take their performances to the next level. How: Class size is limited - register at StoryStudio Chicago's website today!
Writing Out Loud When: July 31st - August 2nd Where: The Northwestern Summer Writer's Conference - Northwestern University Evanston, IL campus What: This workshop will offer students an opportunity to learn about and participate in the exciting new literary movement of live lit. Participants should bring a piece to class that's about 10 minutes (1600 words) in length. We will discuss the key aspects of successful live lit and each student will have the chance to workshop both their piece and their performance style. How: Register for The Northwestern Summer Writer's Conference to gain access to this and many other workshops, panels, and lectures. Upcoming Shows: July
Story Club North Side When: Thursday, July 10th, 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.
Vaudezilla When: Saturday, July 19th, 10:30pm Where:Stage 773, 1225 W Belmont Ave What:Vaudezilla is a cabaret-style burlesque variety show that plays in residence at Stage 773. Every week, the cast changes. Every month, the theme changes. But the one thing that never changes is how much fun the consistently sold out audience has every Saturday night. How: Tickets are $20.00 and are available here
