UPDATE: Now with video This past Friday Essay Fiesta co-creator Keith Ecker performed an all-new essay at the most unlikely of venues…a gay bathhouse. But not to worry those who are weak of heart or strong in religious convictions. There was no crazy hanky panky. The comedy variety show, which also featured drag queen Teri … Continue reading
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Finding a Literary Agent
I think all artists get to a point in their art where they either want to buckle down and go pro or settle to treat their artform as a means of expression but not a career. I (Keith here) have been writing professionally now for six years. When I say professionally, I mean I’ve been … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta at Art Haus
Come see Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon showcase Essay Fiesta at Berlin Nightclub’s Art Haus. Art Haus is a free event that highlights art and artists from around Chicago. Oh, and double plus bonus: Essay Fiesta alum Adam Guerino hosts. Event Details: What: Art Haus When: March 8th at 8 p.m. Where: Berlin Nightclub Who: … Continue reading
Last-Minute Addition: Mike O’Connell
Essay Fiesta is proud to announce the last-minute addition of L.A. comic Mike O’Connell to the March line-up. This will be Mike’s second appearance at the series. Watch the genius at work below:
Reading Under the Influence
Essay Fiesta co-producer Alyson Lyon checked out Reading Under the Influence last night. RUI is another Chicago reading series. It takes place at Sheffield’s in Lakeview every first Wednesday of the month. So how does RUI differentiate itself? With drinking! One of the show’s signature elements is that readers must take a shot before taking … Continue reading
Chicago Theater Blog Review – Orange Flower Water
Here’s Keith Ecker’s most recent review for the Chicago Theater Blog. It’s of a play called Orange Flower Water, and it’s produced by Backstage Theatre Company. Click the image to read it.
The Reader Tackles the “R” Word
There’s a great piece from this week’s Chicago Reader about the use of the word “retard” and our perceptions of those with mental impairments. This is more than just a “Is the ‘R word’ equivalent to the ‘N word’ or ‘F word’” kind of article. It’s a personal essay by David Wilcox, and it’s both … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Goes Video
Our very good friend Elizabeth McQuern uses her videography skills to film every installment of Essay Fiesta. We’ve been editing a bunch of Essay Fiesta footage over the past few weeks, and it’s quite the chore. So it’s probably going to be a while until you see video of all our past performers. Fortunately one … Continue reading
March 15th Line-Up Announced!
Greetings Essay Fiesta fans! We here at the ole Essay Fiesta are already booking as far out as July, and boy do we have some amazing talent, from award-winning authors to award-winning stand-up comedians. It’s quite the award-winning, eclectic mix. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. March is around the corner. And along with … Continue reading
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