Author Archives: Deanna

Love is in the Air

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Deanna

Valentine’s Day gifts are the trickiest.  A sonnet, written in the tears of a white dove, on the back of a handmade silk handkerchief, is probably too much.  A ten dollar Olive Garden gift card taped to a Kit Kat … Continue reading →

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We respectfully disagree, Mayans …

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Deanna

While we do not have an ancient calendar to back up the claim, we believe that 2012 is going to be a landmark year in Chicago storytelling, and we are honored to be a part of it. Looking back, 2011 … Continue reading →

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Something to Celebrate on December 13th

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Deanna

The month of  December brings a family reunion of sorts to the Hopleaf, as all four core members of This Much is True will be in town to share their stories.  To add to the excitement, the Hopleaf has rolled … Continue reading →

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Fall Feast of Stories

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Deanna

Everyone knows that a heaping plate of Thanksgiving dinner will lead to a lengthy nap on the couch.  However, did you know that a single serving of This Much Is True may result in a racing pulse, spontaneous hysterics, and … Continue reading →

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Warning: The October TMIT May Blow Your Socks Right Off

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Deanna

You have been warned.  Yeah, sure, this headline could be hyperbole or … it could actually happen. We suggest you secure your socks tightly to your feet just to be sure.  Tuesday, October 11th, This Much is True is packing … Continue reading →

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A Full House

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Deanna

September brings a reunion of all four core members of “This Much is True”. Larry Kerns and Dorrie Ferguson end their summer hiatuses to rejoin Scott Whitehair and Deanna Moffitt in sharing another round of unique, memorable stories. Also joining … Continue reading →

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Hot August Night

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Deanna

The temperature outside is rising, but the inside of The Hopleaf will be scorching hot with  fresh stories on August 9th. We’ve got a great line up of guests, including our very first tandem story coming from Jen Ellison and … Continue reading →

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Guests Galore!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Deanna

This Much is True rolls out a guest lineup in July that will leave you screaming for more, like a 15 year old girl at a 1964 Beatles concert. We have pulled together some of the best storytellers in the … Continue reading →

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Double the Fun in June

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Deanna

Not only are we putting together a fabulous show at Steep Theater called Interface that brings together five storytellers, a musician and an artist to create an evening of inspiration, we’re also fielding another great lineup for our June show … Continue reading →

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April Showers Bring May Favorites

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Deanna

This Much Is True loves to bring you new faces alongside returning favorites.  On May 10th,  we introduce you to Patrick Brennan, who joins our talented friends Arlene Malinowski, Kelsie Huff and Jamie Buell in telling new, funny and sometimes … Continue reading →

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