Hello Essay Fiesta fans! Our next show is less than a week away. And as usual, we’re spotlighting our readers to give you a bit of context. We are very pleased to welcome for the first time to the Essay Fiesta stage the extraordinarily talented Jason Economus. Jason is an extraordinarily talented actor, director and writer. His … Continue reading
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Essay Fiesta Set to Cool Music
If you missed May’s Essay Fiesta, you can check out the video highlights set to music by Jason Pettus of the Chicago Center for Literature and Photography. Thanks for putting that together! It’s super-cool! Also, mark your calendars: Alyson and Keith (along with the Chicago Story Collective) at Printer’s Row “Lit After Dark” on June … Continue reading
Writer’s Corner: Shout It Out Loud
One thing that producing Essay Fiesta has taught me is that, when it comes to public readings, the manner in which you read is just as important as your words. Or, as the old adage goes, “It’s not what you say; it’s how you say it.” A passionate speaker can make even the most ordinary … Continue reading
Vocalo, CSC, Newsletters and MORE!
Keith’s back from Costa Rica! Take a gander at this! (Yes, that’s a real active volcano.) Although not a volcano, other exciting things are on the horizon in Essay Fiesta land. This Friday is the Chicago Story Collective’s second show ever! High School Horror Stories will feature Keith Ecker, Alyson Lyon, Dana Norris, Jen Bosworth, … Continue reading
Intro to Transcendental Meditation
Looking for a way to clear out writer’s block? Here’s an idea! How’s about trying some Transcendental Meditation? Sound weird? It’s not really… Transcendental meditation is a mediation that utilizes a mantra ( a personalized phrase or sound) and is practiced twice a day for 20 minutes. It does not involve any belief or lifestyle … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Announces February Line-Up!
Have we got a show for you! February’s Essay Fiesta is completely insane. Seriously, someone should lock us up. Mark your calendars for Feb. 21, so you don’t miss it! Here’s the stellar line-up: Host of Write Club and the Encyclopedia Show’s Fact Checker Ian Belknap. Hubris Productions company member, SKALD winner and The Moth … Continue reading
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