Hi Essay Fiesta fans! If you can’t bare to only see Keith and Alyson do their thing once a month, fret not. The duo frequently perform throughout this fair city and beyond. In fact, Keith just performed at the 43rd Annual Chicago Biggest Liar Contest. Although he lost to formidable opponents Kristen Studard and Don … Continue reading
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Get To Know Jeremy Solomon And Kristen Studard
This June’s Essay Fiesta is bigger and better than ever! Instead of our usual roster of five guests, we’re coming at you with six! That’s right! A bonus reader! Come out to the Book Cellar to greet new and old faces alike, including the adorable punims of one Jeremy Solomon and another Kristen Studard. Jeremy … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Announces June Line-Up
Hey Essay Fiesta fans! Our June line-up has shaped up to be an eclectic mix of extraordinary talent. Mark your calendars for June 20 at 7 p.m. and prepare to have your socks completely wowed off. Essay Fiesta is proud to welcome: Actor, writer and director Jason Economus . . . . Story Club producer … Continue reading
Get To Know Kristen Studard
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! Just a few days until our end-of-year Essay Fiesta extravaganza! We are pleased as Christmas party punch to welcome back Kristen Studard to our show. As you may recall, Kristen last told the story of a goat…a suicidal goat. Who knows what quirky true-life tale she’ll pull from her zany past … Continue reading
Reading Shows Galore!
December is not just the holiday season, tis the season of readings! Essay Fiesta is producing two amazing shows this month that are not to be missed! This Friday Alyson and Keith will be reading some truly horrific holiday tales in “Holidays Are Hell.” The show is produced by the Chicago Story Collective, a superhero … 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 Says Get To Know Kristen Studard
You know how Essay Fiesta always gives away cool prizes? You know how we give away Threadless gift certificates? Well, you have Kristen Studard to thank for that. And guess what? She’s reading at this next Essay Fiesta! Besides being a member of Threadless’ kick-ass marketing team, Kristen is an amazingly talented improviser. She’s done … Continue reading
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
Essay Fiesta Loves You More Today Than Yesterday…
But not as much as tomorrow! Man, things keep getting busier and busier around here at Essay Fiesta Inc. Alyson and Keith spent yesterday afternoon recording the Essay Fiesta theme song. We’ll be premiering it on Friday, so STAY TUNED! This one is Buzz Bin worthy. They do still have the Buzz Bin don’t they? … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Reader Profile: Bryan Bowden
Bryan Bowden is a manly mountain man who hails from North Carolina. Legend has it, he caught a bear with his bare hands and rode it cross-country to Chicago. That legend is probably false. Currently Bowden is a stand-up comic. He performs regularly around town. Bowden also has a gift for teaching. He currently is … Continue reading
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