Mason Johnson seems to collect creative outlets. Whether he’s co-producing a movie club, making theater that proudly describes itself as “absurd and audacious,” or documenting the important daily affairs of an exceptionally photogenic cat, he approaches life with the kind of curiosity that makes ordinary moments a little more interesting. We have a feeling that …
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Jul 19 2026
The Storytelling Cowboy
Ever since I started watching Yellowstone, I’ve developed a completely unexpected appreciation for cowboys. (Can’t wait to watch more of Taylor Sheridan’s work). So when I read Justin Radtke’s bio and saw the words Dallas Cowboys, I got disproportionately excited… only to discover this wasn’t going where I thought it was. Turns out, Justin isn’t …
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Jul 19 2026
Gothic Observations & Great Laughs With Trevor Gertonson
Some storytellers make us laugh because they’ve mastered the punchline. Others make us laugh because they’ve mastered seeing the world from an angle the rest of us missed. Trevor Gertonson does both. Whether he’s performing for audiences around the world or putting his wonderfully offbeat observations onto the page, he has a knack for finding …
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Jul 19 2026
High Voltage, Higher Curiosity
Jenna Polk arrives on stage with questions too interesting to let go. With a delightfully curious mind and an eye for finding wonder in the ordinary, she’s spent time crafting a story perfectly attuned for our Story Luck potluck Show. Jenna was a walk up teller at the last show, and the audience cordially invited …
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May 16 2026
Numbers Tell a Story – Faizan Will Prove That
The Story Luck stage is like the best kind of mystery box. We have hosted storytellers who happen to be philosophers, teachers, photographers, and this June, we bring to you a finance professional. Maybe they know more than just numbers after all! Do numbers tell the best stories? So, join us at Wit Theater on …
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Apr 07 2026
The Story Luck Global Writing Project
What’s one of your fears of relocating to a new country? Mine is finding someone who can do my 4C African hair perfectly. And I know that sounds silly, but how do I move from paying a maximum of $20 for a full head of butt-length braids to paying hundreds of dollars? So I made …
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Mar 18 2026
Thankyou Angry Octopus
You are probably wondering, why would someone living thousands of miles away tell us about a pizza joint in Chicago yet she has never been? Must be one of those generic promotional articles. But what if I told you that I have felt their impact from the other side of the world? What if I …
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Sep 28 2025
The Story Luck Show Returns Oct 12 with Special Guest Sean Wellington
At Story Luck, we have met hundreds of storytellers, both on our stage, and elsewhere. And let me tell you… Some subjects are more difficult than others. But if there’s one thing we never do, it’s shy away from difficult conversations. The Story Luck show endeavors to use art to bring difficult topics to life. …
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Aug 31 2025
Storytelling and Why Try It
Storytelling serves as one of the most powerful tools for human connection and learning, forging bonds between people and ideas while making complex information more memorable and engaging than traditional fact-based communication. Research shows that stories activate multiple areas of the brain and trigger the release of hormones like cortisol and oxytocin, making them 20 …
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Aug 16 2025
Tag, Run, Survive: Join the Robot Apocalypse in Chicago
Let me let you into my life for a hot minute. One thing I do at Story Luck is reach out to our storytelling features ahead of a show to kinda touch base. And after corresponding back and forth, they almost always say to me, “See you at the show.” And every time like clock-work, …
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Totally nuts @MartaNael your art on the One card is great.
Look forward to your thought piece on the issues. Hope there is a silver lining, this brings you fans and clients.
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