Everyone: meet Katie Prout. Katie runs really far, thinks too much, and writes not quite enough. She works as a nanny, and can tell you all about the boners of small boys, should you be interested. Katie has told stories at The Moth and at Strawdog Theatre, and will be reading at Write Club sometime … Continue reading »
Meet our Readers: Samantha Irby
Our next reader in the Ladies Night lineup has this to say about herself: “BIO: samantha irby writes a hilarious blog called bitches gotta eat.” That’s true, but there are other things you should know, like, for instance, that her book Meaty is now available from Curbside Splendor, and that you need to do yourself a … Continue reading »
Meet our Readers: Fallon Masterson
Our Ladies Night lineup continues with the multitalented Axl Rose defender Fallon Masterson. Fallon Masterson is a writer and editor living in Chicago. She is originally from Providence, Rhode Island, where she co-created @scarsmagazine and worked jobs ranging from film and TV costume assistant to nursing home bingo caller. Fallon has loved storytelling since asking … Continue reading »
Meet our Readers: Carly Oishi
Hello everyone, and welcome to our all-lady June lineup! If you haven’t done so yet mark your calendars for Sunday, June 9 for Ladies Night at Swim Cafe! Kicking off our Ladies Night lineup is Carly Oishi, who likes to express herself with balloons. Carly Oishi is the co-producer of Solo in the 2nd City, … Continue reading »
Meet our readers – Paul Whitehouse
If you remember one thing about Paul, please let it be that he willingly performs in a show called Sex AKA Weiners and Boobs, and it’s Reader Recommended! Everyone: meet Paul Whitehouse. Paul loves to tell stories. He has told tales at This Much is True, Story Lab, Adult Education, and Paper Machete. He will be sharing … Continue reading »
Meet our readers – Chris Bower
Our next reader is an enigma; he poses for photographs with instruments that bear no relation to his actual work… or do they? Chris Bower is a playwright and short story writer who works and teaches in Chicago and does not know how to play the accordion. He is the curator/host of the Ray’s Tap Reading … Continue reading »
Meet our readers – Rachael Smith
Lizard enthusiast, LIZARD ENTHUSIAST!!! I have so many questions for our readers this month. Come out to Swim Cafe on Sunday and hear what kind of stories a lizard enthusiast might tell you. Chicago native and graduate of Vienna’s Hot Dog University, Rachael Smith is a writer, Reiki Master, lizard enthusiast and avid party hostess. … Continue reading »
Meet our readers – Sarah Michaelson
Everyone, meet Sarah: Sarah Michaelson recently discovered what adding a can of coconut milk can do for soup stock (thank you, Linda!). Sarah has published essays in YogaChicago and she is the proud producer of a 12-minute documentary called, “The Voice Box.” She’s also performed at SpeakEasy, Speak Hard and Story Lab. Sarah would like … Continue reading »
April post-show wrapup: that was rad
Holy cat on a cupcake, last night’s show was something to behold. Every time we get that nagging feeling that we’re just repeating what everyone else is doing, or has already done, we come to the 2nd Sunday and are surprised anew at what putting someone with a few pages in front of a microphone can do … Continue reading »
We got listed in RedEye!
Hey! Sunday’s show got listed in today’s edition of RedEye in the Weekend: Eat. Drink. Do section!! As those of you who’ve been to the show already know – you can, in fact, Eat, Drink, AND Do at TASW!! Our fabulous hosts at Swim Cafe have everything you need to Eat, nonalcoholic beverages to Drink … Continue reading »
