SHOW 2
Sunday, October 19, 2025
DOORS @ 5:30PM CT, STORIES @ 6:00PM CT
Haymarket pub & Brewery (737 W Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60661)

This show is presented as part of 2nd Story's "Point of View'' programming. Given the nature of 2nd Story's work and the diversity of artists with whom we collaborate, we have the unique opportunity to build community among and share the stories of specific communities by building teams for our shows that share a particular point of view. It is our honor to be a conduit for these collaborations. This show is created and produced entirely by all those involved in raising children, whether as parents, guardians, or chosen family.

A MESSAGE FROM CURATOR JULIE GANEY

“I've loved being a parent. And I'm passionate about creating a world where the decisions folks make around whether and when and how to be a parent are truly supported - honoring those who choose not to parent, and providing actual, practical support for those who do. We're creating a show that explores how we're changed by deeply investing in others, however we choose to do that, and the joy in making the choices that are uniquely right for us.”

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Curated by Julie Ganey*
Directed by Khanisha Foster*
Produced by Kasey Trouba
Music by Lynnette Li

Featuring Stories by:

Stef Coleman, Geneva Norman, Vince Pagán-Hill*

*denotes 2nd Story company member.

A note about ticket sales

In person shows have three ticket levels in order to increase financial accessibility and transparency around what it actually costs to produce a 2nd Story show. All ticket tiers receive the same show experience.

  • $125 - This ticket level reflects Transparency. It covers the real cost of creating a 2nd Story experience.

  • $25 - This ticket level reflects Balance. Less than full cost, it helps us grow and share more stories.

  • $7 - This ticket level reflects Care. It’s here for ease–so everyone can be a part of the story without financial strain.

Livestream

  • 2nd Story streams all of its regular season shows on Zoom. The livestream is free, but you do need to register to receive the link. Registration is open until the livestream ends.

Stream Later

  • Stream later tickets sales now close 24 hours AFTER the event. Example: If a show begins at 6:00pm on Sunday, tickets will remain open until 6:00pm on Monday.

  • The stream later link is sent out via system email around 12:00pm CT on the day after ticket sales close.