Learn the basics of how to craft and tell an original story in front of a live audience!About this Event
What does it take to be a great Live Lit performer? In this six-week course, students will explore everything there is to know about live-lit/storytelling in Chicago through writing live-lit, seeing a few storytelling shows, talking about performance, and culminating in a live performance of the material developed in class.
This will be the kindest, most loving and supportive environment -- BY QUEER FOLKS AND FOR QUEER FOLKS -- if you've always wanted to perform in a live-lit show but have been nervous or worried about it -- THIS IS YOUR SIGN!
The class requires no previous writing or performance experience.
The weekly 2-hour sessions of this course will focus on:
- How to be authentic
- Story structure - everything great stories need
- Story content - all the shouldn'ts and shoulds
- Being vulnerable - how to be share and be safe all at once
- Performance techniques
Class Schedule is as follows -
Monday, February 17th 7:00-9:00 pm (CST US)
Monday, February 24th 7:00-9:00 pm (CST US)
Monday, March 3rd 7:00-9:00 pm (CST US)
Monday, March 10th 7:00-9:00 pm (CST US)
Monday, March 17th 7:00-9:00 pm (CST US)
**Grad show date: Monday, March 24th @ 8:00 pm (CST US)
Instructor: Jeremy Owens
Jeremy Owens is a core faculty member at Story Studio Chicago and the creator, producer and host of You're Being Ridiculous a long running live-lit/storytelling show most recently featured at Steppenwolf.
All students will receive an email no later than one day prior to their class start date confirming dates, times and location.
REFUND/ROLLOVER POLICY: Full refunds are available any time up to 5 days before the first class commences. If you are not able to attend class and the refund window has closed, we can issue class credits and roll you into a future session. Please note - once class has begun, no refunds or rollovers will be issued, regardless of attendance.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater Code of Conduct
The Lincoln Lodge Theater and Training Center is a place to foster creativity, connection and artistic expression with an aim to provide a safe and supportive environment for performers to grow. Those entering this space must be able to come together in trust and respect, while honoring the diversity of its community members. The purpose of this document is to promote student/performer well being and encourage a collaborative and harmonious theater environment.
The following is a list of expectations for students and performers while in The Lincoln Lodge space:
-Be aware of the diverse background of theater attendees/classmates and create material from a place of fun, respect and kindness towards others
-Sexist, racist, homophobic, and discriminatory behavior or jokes will not be tolerated
-Behave professionally and respectfully towards others
-Treat sensitive and risky subject matter carefully and with emotional intelligence. Be open to having a constructive, open conversation about a performance afterwards if the occasion arises.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of prohibited conduct:
-Physical abuse
-Theft/damage/misuse of property: Theft or damage, misuse and unauthorized possession or improper use of personal property; and unauthorized or improper use of, or entry into, theater facilities
-Harassment: Threatening, harassing, bullying or intimidating a person, either verbally, in writing or through electronic or other means
-Sexual Harassment: Unwanted/unwelcome sexual behavior directed at a person in a physical, verbal or non-verbal form
-Drug/alcohol use: Possession, consumption, sale, distribution or use of illicit drugs or outside alcohol is strictly prohibited. Additionally, the Lincoln Lodge is a smoke free zone, including vaping/e-cigarettes.
-Weapons and hazardous materials: The use, possession or storage of any firearms or weapons; dangerous materials or chemicals are prohibited on the theater premises
Consequences for breaching our Code of Conduct will be dealt with accordingly and may consist of, but not limited to: warnings, apologies, probation, suspension, or even removal from the premises. All decisions in regards to situations will be at the discretion of the theater director and training center manager.
Event Venue
The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, United States
USD 251.23
