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2nd Thursday of Every Month Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro 3905 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago 7:30 PM (Doors at 7:00) FREE |
This Much Is True is the longest running monthly storytelling show in Chicago, IL. (Since 2008). Every month, we come together for an evening of true personal stories from some of Chicago's most fascinating people. An all new cast takes the stage each month to let you in on the heartbreaking, the hilarious, and everything in between.
Past guests have included writers, actors, chefs, theologians, SNL alums, musicians, bloggers, activists, professional storytellers, comedians, and more from our city and around the world. We hope that you can join us.
Past guests have included writers, actors, chefs, theologians, SNL alums, musicians, bloggers, activists, professional storytellers, comedians, and more from our city and around the world. We hope that you can join us.
***SPECIAL EVENT FOR SPOOKY SEASON***
Friday, Oct. 30th @ The Skokie Theater, 7:30 PM
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Please join us for an outrageously unique evening of personal narrative from horror movie icons, as portrayed by some of Chicago’s most talented storytellers.
These rogues are trading the silver screen for the stage, where they’ll spill their guts for once. Ever wondered, “Is dating difficult for the undead?” Or questioned, “Why doesn’t The Moth ever feature stories from Mothman?” Then this is the show for you. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE WHILE THEY LAST! |
November 12th Cast
Mohammed Imran Alam
I'm a self-proclaimed storyteller—which is a fancy way of saying I talk too much at dinner parties, but with structure. By day, I architect IT systems. By night, I'm a husband, dad of three, and the designated GPS for every Halal restaurant within 500 miles. From the biryani in Hyderabad that changed my life, to hidden gems across the U.S., I've turned eating into an extreme sport. I grew up in rural India, in an upper-middle-class bubble of loving luxury. No gadgets, no fancy cars—but we had servants. I never did a single chore. Meals appeared, clothes folded themselves, floors magically swept. I had no clue how any of it worked. Spoiler: life had plans for me. Three countries, six U.S. states, and enough cultural collisions for a Netflix special—I'm just getting started. Architect. Biryani critic. Cricket player who can't explain cricket. Former village prince, now doing his own laundry. And a storyteller who believes the best tales come from the kitchen, the keyboard, and the pitch.
Becky Altman
Becky Altman lives in Northbrook and enjoys music from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s , even if she sometimes makes up the words as she sings along. She loves getting creative in the kitchen, Pilates, tap dance, reading, crafting, watching medical dramas and telling stories! She has been married to Jason for 31 years and together they have raised their amazing kids, 27-year-old twins Max and Ava.
Jessica Honor Carleton
Jessica Honor Carleton has been part of the storytelling community for over 30 years. She is a Chicago-born actor, writer, puppeteer, and six-time National Daytime Emmy Award winner. A graduate of Northwestern University, she's been a writer for Sesame Street since 2015, and has written for numerous other television programs including Arthur, Curious George, and Puppy Dog Pals. Jessica wrote and performed in more than 400 episodes of Green Screen Adventures. Other acting credits include Chicago Fire, Atypical, various films, and productions at Steppenwolf and other Chicago theaters. She is also a playwright and solo performer. Jessica loves spending time in nature with her husband Andy and six-year-old son Teddy, and is thrilled to be telling and listening to stories with all of you!
David Fink
David Fink is a co-founder of The Acorn in Three Oaks and Outspoken LGBTQ+ storytelling in Chicago. He has also helped the Chicago AIDS Garden create and grow an on-line story archive. David worked in manufacturing as well as the arts and has served on many boards through the years.
Michelle Hughes
2023 marked Michelle's debut with the SOL Collective in their December show “A Habit of Tenderness.” Some years ago she began learning about storytelling attending meetings of the Hyde Park Storytelling Guild in Chicago. After attending a conference on therapeutic storytelling, she was inspired to put that knowledge in action using storytelling as a facilitation tool in her consultant work. Currently she loves holding sacred space for creativity that includes; being a “house head”, playing her Djembe with Spirit Rhythms, and sharing her musings on her blog :Reflections of An Aging Revolutionary on Wordpress. She is a mother of two amazing adult children,(Nia and Joshua) and is still committed to keeping the faith and yearning for justice.
Claudia Maru
When not telling stories about family dysfunction or oddball encounters with strangers, Claudia Maru enjoys stopping to pet any dog she may come across. She is also co-host of Do Not Submit, a storytelling open mic in Libertyville held on the third Monday of every month.
Scott Whitehair
Host/producer of This Much Is True
Scott Whitehair is a storyteller, teacher, and producer living in Chicago, IL. He is the producer of This Much Is True, creator of Story Lab Chicago, which has put 1000+ new storytellers on stage since 2011, and director of Do Not Submit, a grassroots network of open mics across the city bringing people together to connect with each other. Scott tells anywhere someone will listen, including The National Storytelling Festival Exchange Place, Steppenwolf Theater, the historic Green Mill, and on NPR, the Risk podcast, and Siruis XM. He is a frequent guest instructor at the city's top universities, and his personal narrative class has been selling out every month since 2012. Scott is in demand as a coach and trainer, spending his days helping individuals, companies, and non-profits develop their voices as storytellers. He is a 2024 Meier Achievement Award winner.
Scott Whitehair is a storyteller, teacher, and producer living in Chicago, IL. He is the producer of This Much Is True, creator of Story Lab Chicago, which has put 1000+ new storytellers on stage since 2011, and director of Do Not Submit, a grassroots network of open mics across the city bringing people together to connect with each other. Scott tells anywhere someone will listen, including The National Storytelling Festival Exchange Place, Steppenwolf Theater, the historic Green Mill, and on NPR, the Risk podcast, and Siruis XM. He is a frequent guest instructor at the city's top universities, and his personal narrative class has been selling out every month since 2012. Scott is in demand as a coach and trainer, spending his days helping individuals, companies, and non-profits develop their voices as storytellers. He is a 2024 Meier Achievement Award winner.