If you were at this past Essay Fiesta, you might have noticed two tickets in our raffle to a show called The Censor. Well if you weren’t there or didn’t notice, we recommend you tune in now! Presented by Ebb and Flow Theatre, the Midwest premier of The Censor opens this Friday, Oct. 22 and … Continue reading
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Go See Keith At “This Much Is True”
Tonight Essay Fiesta’s Keith Ecker will be reading at This Much Is True, a storytelling showcase at Hopleaf in Andersonville. The fun begins at 7:30 p.m., but arrive early for a seat. Also, did we mention it’s free?
Get To Know Dana Norris
Essay Fiesta is as pleased as punch to welcome back Dana Norris to our show. Dana is the founder and host of Story Club, a monthly reading series at Uncommon Ground in Lakeview. Story Club is one of the only series in town that has an open mic. Prior to the open mic portion of … Continue reading
Get To Know Ali Weiss
Happy Saturday, Essay Fiesta fans! We are pleased to tell you about a first-time reader to the show. The super talented Ali Weiss. We first saw Ali read at The Paper Machete, the live magazine show she co-produces. But Ali does and has done so much more. Her work has appeared in TimeOut Chicago, Cheeky … Continue reading
Get To Know Bryan Bowden
Essay Fiesta is featuring yet another returning reader on our October roster. It’s Bryan Bowden! Bryan is both a stand-up comic and a teacher. He has performed all across the Chicago area. He has bestowed his vast knowledge of joke telling onto the youth of today at the Second City Training Center where he teaches … Continue reading
Get To Know Dina Walters
Essay Fiesta has a lot of wonderful returning returns for our October show, including the always entertaining Dina Walters! Dina is a Chicago native (Southside! Represent!). She’s a Neo-Futurist, which means she oozes talent like a salamander oozes slimy secretions. She’s been a company member since 2003 and performed in the long-running show Too Much … Continue reading
Get To Know Adam Guerino
By now you should know Adam Guerino. He’s a good friend of Essay Fiesta, having read at multiple shows in the past. You may remember him from his last appearance where he told a harrowing tale of being homeless in Hawaii. Paradise it was not. Adam is a stand-up comic and a prolific producer. He … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Loves Threadless
Who doesn’t love a Threadless t-shirt?! Quirky, smart, arty, well-fitting and original, Threadless tee’s deliver the fashion goods. And here at Essay Fiesta, Threadless (via alum Kristen Studard) have been incredibly generous, donating a multitude of gift certificates to our raffle…making it tee-rrific!! So, if you’re down with Threadless, get out to the Museum of … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Reads The Shallots Web Blog
Do you tire of recycling the same recipes week after week? Are you looking to infuse your diet with some new spices, some new tastes? Help is here. Essay Fiesta recommends Shallots Web, a food blog written by Essay Fiesta alum John Newton. Shallots Web provides easy-to-follow recipes for all occasions. Recent posts include a … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Recommends Unmistaken Child
Hey all you documentary-lovers! Essay Fiesta’s got a great one for you!! Unmistaken Child is the story of Tenzin Zopa, a kind-hearted 28-year-old Nepalese monk, and his diligent search for the reincarnation of his Tibetan master, Geshe Lama Konchog. The film is beautifully shot, and the journey Tenzin takes is emotional and compelling. If you’re … Continue reading
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