STORY JAM

06/10/2026

Yes, Story Jam is a fabulous show, but we also offer quality storytelling trainings to businesses. Yesterday, a team of nine storytelling coaches descended upon the Four Seasons in Chicago to train 105 high-level leaders on the tenets of crafting an excellent personal narrative. One of them asked us a question: "How can I apply this to my data-driven meetings and presentations?"

Here's our answer...

Most presenters stand up, clear their throat, and deliver 47 slides of data without sharing one piece of personal information about themselves. How about trying something else? Share a real story — something true, something yours — about a moment you failed, pivoted, or got it spectacularly wron...

04/11/2026

The Cocoon starts in 10 minutes! With Kory May!

02/26/2026

We have ONE SPOT OPEN in tonight's storytelling class at the Oil Lamp Theater in Glenview, IL. Come join us!

Unlock the power of performance in this class focused on live lit storytelling techniques! Learn how to speak in front of a crowd when it’s only you, the audience, and a microphone; and discover how authenticity and vulnerability can captivate your crowd. Led by Story...

01/07/2026

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Tickets are now available at a discounted rate!

Story Jam returns on January 19, 2025 at SPACE in Evanston with “Immigrate-ful”, a special MLK Day production built for a wide and diverse audience. This show brings together world-class storytellers whose compelling true stories are followed by original songs created specifically for each narrative. Every performance blends personal storytelling with music crafted and improvised by exceptional Chicago musicians, creating a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t find anywhere else.

This MLK celebration is designed to be gripping, uplifting, and completely immersive. If you want a night that moves you, surprises you, and reminds you what community can feel like, this is it.

Mon, 19 Jan, 7:00 PM CST
Doors open
6:00 PM CST
SPACE
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202

01/02/2026

Story Jam isn’t like other storytelling shows!

12/31/2025

Chicago, this is Story Jam! is a live storytelling + music experience rooted in , , , , , and elevating .
True Chicago stories are told onstage... and then an original song, written specifically for that story, is performed live right after.
A one-of-a-kind experience.

12/31/2025

Happy New Year! Love, Story Jam.

12/17/2025

Tickets are SELLING OUT already! So, grab yours here:

https://www.ticketweb.com/event/celebrate-mlk-day-with-story-space-tickets/14691633

12/08/2025

Story Jam returns on January 19, 2025 at SPACE in Evanston with “Immigrate-ful”, a special MLK Day production built for a wide and diverse audience. This show brings together world-class storytellers whose compelling true stories are followed by original songs created specifically for each narrative. Every performance blends personal storytelling with music crafted and improvised by exceptional Chicago musicians, creating a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t find anywhere else.

This MLK celebration is designed to be gripping, uplifting, and completely immersive. If you want a night that moves you, surprises you, and reminds you what community can feel like, this is it.

Tickets are now available at a discounted rate!

https://www.ticketweb.com/event/celebrate-mlk-day-with-story-space-tickets/14691633

Mon, 19 Jan, 7:00 PM CST
Doors open
6:00 PM CST
SPACE
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202

12/06/2025

Celebrate MLK Day with Story Jam
Mon, 19 Jan, 7:00 PM CST
Doors open
6:00 PM CST
SPACE
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202

https://www.ticketweb.com/event/celebrate-mlk-day-with-story-space-tickets/14691633