If you know anything about Essay Fiesta, you know that its creators, Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon, both have strong ties to the theatre world. Alyson is an accomplished actress, having staged two one-woman shows and appearing in a number of theatrical productions around town. Meanwhile, Keith is a theater critic for the Chicago Theater … Continue reading
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Essay Fiesta’s Summer Reading Picks Part 2
If you didn’t get a chance to read Keith Ecker’s summer reading pick or Alyson Lyon’s summer reading pick, you’re in luck. The duo behind Essay Fiesta have finished their last books and have two more summer reading recommnendations. Keith’s pick comes straight from the book collection of Essay Fiesta alum Bryan Bowden. After helping … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Wants to Know What’s Up With Matt Dillon
A couple months ago Essay Fiesta’s Alyson Lyon recorded a song she had written for Matt Dillon (the actor). She then uploaded it to YouTube. It was then discovered by LA Talk Radio’s Hollywood London Show, which interviewed her and played the song on air. The good people on the radio show said they’d do … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Reads Satire And The City
If you haven’t read Keith Ecker’s new blog, Satire and the City, you have no clue what you are missing. Here, let Essay Fiesta fill you in: Target-Gate 2010! Does Target hate gay people? Political pundit Oliver Quimby reports. Fish in space! Asian carp are threatening to bring down society. How will we stop them? … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Shops At The Brown Elephant
Essay Fiesta enjoys shopping. But in these economic times, we just don’t have the money to throw down like we used to. What’s a reading series to do? Two words: Brown. Elephant. What’s not to love about this place? They’ve got cool finds, great prices and three convenient locations. Plus the stores directly fund Howard … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta’s April Show Is On YouTube
Do you want to see what the Essay Fiesta experience is like? Well now you can! Check out our YouTube channel. We recently posted our newest set of clips from our April show. Watch the highlight reel below!
Essay Fiesta Announces August Line-Up
School’s going to be back in session soon. If you’re looking to get your learn on a little early, then you should check out our August 16th installment of Essay Fiesta. The line-up is chock full of comedians. We got all kinds of funny people, from stand-ups to improvisers to a highly intelligent ape from … Continue reading
Donate Now To Essay Fiesta
We here at Essay Fiesta don’t ask for much. What drives us to do the show obviously isn’t money. After all, we don’t get paid, the show is free and all donations go to fund Howard Brown Health Center and the wonderful work that organization does. We are motivated to do the show for a … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Transforms Into The Lite Sleepers
Essay Fiesta’s Keith and Alyson get bored just like everybody else. But whereas most people would choose to spice up their lives with a pottery class, Keith and Alyson assume false identities and start a fake band. And that band is The Lite Sleepers. Here are are The Lite Sleepers in the world premier at … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Loves “Cross My Words And Hope To (Verb)”
Essay Fiesta loves two things: brain teasers and literature. And what better way to combine these two passions than an activity zine that turns original works into the craziest crossword ever! It’s called Cross My Words and Hope to (Verb), and it’s must-have for all you zinesters. California’s own Emily Alden Foster is the big … Continue reading
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