2nd Story
Summary: 2nd Story is a collective of story-makers and story-lovers working together to build community through the power of storytelling. We host events (around Chicago and beyond) that fuse page, stage, and sound to deliver a unique, live, literary/theatrical experience.
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Podcasts:
An interview regarding our previous episode’s story by McKenzie Chinn. Please excuse the editing issues.
Our storyteller experiences oppression on scales both large and small.
A tale of corruption from the highest level.
Our storyteller examines the birth of new universes from the tiniest of choices. Recorded live at Pub 626 in November of 2016.
A woman fears a divisive political atmosphere at her parents' home. Recorded at Haymarkey Pub and Brewery, 2016.
A mother realizes her seven-year old son’s seemingly simple temper tantrum could have dire implications outside the safe space of their home. Recorded Live at The Teal Room at Pub 626 on October 2016.
Some days are harder than others. On those days we find ourselves struggling to power through something we usually have under control…things can go haywire. Recorded Live at Haymarket Pub and Brewery on September 18, 2016.
In this story, Lott shares how a world-famous pop star and a single book helped him start living his truth. Recorded live at Elm Park, July 2016.
Enjoy this re-posting of Sarah’s story from March. You can help support Sarah and her family by visiting her St Baldricks page here: https://www.stbaldricks.org/teams/teamz Recorded live at Pub 626, in March, 2016.
Is there more to this life than we can explain…or is this it? Paula, the child of a parent who preferred practical explanations for the strange and paranormal, has her own run-in with some unexpected late-night guests that cause her ...
And now, here is the full version of Madeline Bourdenko’s story “In Training”, which first debuted at Revolution Brewing during our annual fundraiser. This story was recorded live at Pub 626 in June 2016.
Enjoy a special short recorded at our annual fundraiser at Revolution Brewing in Logan Square. Recorded live at Revolution Brewing in April, 2016.
How do you navigate the whirlwind schedule of a working artist? Take a listen as Andrew Reilly shares his story about trying to do just that. Recorded live at Pub 626 in February 2016.
Enjoy this special hour long podcast in celebration of 2nd Story’s 17th year of stories! Featured tellers in this episode are: Brendan Kelly, Hadar Lazar, LaTanya Lane, and Sarah Zematis. Recorded live at Pub 626, in March, 2016. Post-listening resource: You can help support Sarah ...
A family tradition of theft, candid glimpses into a grandmother’s past, and a silent battle with a 7th grade school picture. This episode of the 2nd Story podcast has Got. It. All. Listen in! Recorded live at Uncommon Ground, 2014.
