Tag Archives: storytelling

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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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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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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A Short Month, Long on Talent

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Deanna

Once again This Much is True brings you a show packed with amazing stories from some of the best writers and storytellers in Chicago. This month we’ve got the host of the hot open-mic series, StoryClub; a past SKALD winner; … Continue reading →

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We’re Back And Better Than Ever

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Deanna

While This Much is True went dark for the month of December it doesn’t mean that we weren’t out and about telling stories. Some of our TMIT storytellers took part in The Chicago Story Collectives premier show and fundraiser for … Continue reading →

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Cabinalysis at Chicago Fringe Festival

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Deanna

One of regulars Larry Kerns is taking his one man show “Cabinalysis” to the Chicago Fringe Festival, Sept. 1 – 5th. If you’ve been a regular of This Much is True you’ve been able to hear pieces of this story … Continue reading →

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The Weather Girls and an Angry White Guy

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Deanna

Next show: August 10, 2010 Where: Hopleaf – upstairs Time: 7:30pm It’s FREE, buy yourself a beer and enjoy a great night of storytelling We hate to brag, we really do, but let’s be real, “This Much is True” has … Continue reading →

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