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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.
September 12th Cast
Margaret Daly
Margaret Daly is a cellist. In addition, she is fairly good-natured.
Juan Pablo Herrera
Juan Pablo Herrera is a second-generation immigrant who was born and raised in Chicago. He has been a life-long community organizer around education, gentrification, and immigration in the Logan Square and Humboldt Park neighborhoods. Most weekends you can catch country dancing at Charlies as part of Second City Country Dance Association; a queer group of folks that perform all over the city. He is the pastor at Urban Village Church in Wicker Park; a LGBTQ affirming congregation. Juan Pablo spends most of his free time working on his garden and spending time with his kids Gabriella and Nathan.
Talle Laosebikan
Talle (Mommy Titi) has been a part of ASA for several years. With over 20 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and has also taught in Africa. Her passion for storytelling began during her time as a teacher and flourished through her life experiences in Nigeria for 15 years. Committed to personal development, she is an active member of Toastmasters, continually refining her communication and leadership skills. Additionally, Talle participates in Generations, a seniors' creative writing class. Her diverse experiences contribute to the rich community of ASA, reflecting her commitment to education and storytelling.
Bill Larkin
Bill Larkin is a Chicago actor, pianist and comedian who performs his original comedy songs regularly at the Paper Machete at the Green Mill Jazz Club. He received the Joseph Jefferson award for acting for Porchlight Music Theatre's "A Class Act". He performs at piano bars across Chicago including the Redhead, Sluggers and Grapes & Grains. He streams his online show "Parody Song Improv" on Twitch. (FB, IG, Twitch, Cameo, Tiktok @BillLarkinMusic).
Paul Teodo
Paul Teodo is a retired healthcare executive. He’s been telling stories on stage the past 14 years. Co-author of 2 novels. PASTAMAN and Call Me Z and a book of short stories. South of Cermak. Chicago Stories. All available on amazon.
Joy Wright
Joy Wright is a Best-of-the-Net nominated writer, social justice activist, and single queer mom. She spends her days fundraising for a racial justice organization and evenings telling stories around Chicago. One of Joy's greatest accomplishments is completing the Sexier Than a Squirrel training with her dog. Her publications include HuffPost, Creative Nonfiction, Entropy Magazine, The Disappointed Housewife, Anti-Heroin Chic, and a column on dating in Rebellious Magazine.
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 850+ 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.
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 850+ 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.