Real Stories. Real People.
Real Connection.
Chicago’s home for real stories crafted with care by the people who lived them.
2nd Story creates spaces where people can share and deeply listen to one another’s stories. This looks like storytelling events, classes and workshops, in-school residencies, corporate training, community events, and more.
We like to say that we tell the 1st story so that you will tell the 2nd story.
We are thrilled to be working with the City of Chicago on Phase Two of their innovative Art Is Labor Creative Worker Rights project.
Learn more about the project and upcoming public events on the Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events website.
Creative Worker Rights & our partnership with the City of Chicago
Announcing Season 28
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Announcing Season 28 〰️
Season 28:
On Purpose
On Purpose is 2nd Story's 28th season — a season for a threshold time. Join us for performances, classes, and community events built around the question: what does it look like to build your life with intention?
We believe that everyone has a story to tell.
see a show
Intimate venues. Real stories. No two nights the same.
take a class
Your story is worth telling well. Our classes meet you where you are & take you somewhere new.
partner with us
Stories can make teams more human and organizations more effective. Let's build something together.