THE SHAPE OF COURAGE
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THE LONG GAME - Season 27th kickoff celebration
Sunday, September 14, 2025
DOORS @ 5:30PM CT, STORIES @ 6:00PM CT
Haymarket pub & Brewery (737 W Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60661)
What do we mean when we say “I love you?” How do we show care to those who become the most important to us, even when - especially when - we may not agree with them or the choices they are making?
This season, 2nd Story examines what is “the shape of courage.” In our season opener, The Long Game, three storytellers grapple with their relationship to others - to the people they love the most, those they’ve known the longest, and even potential neighbors. When the world is telling you to leave, do you have the courage to stay, to play the long game?
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Curated by Liz Rice*
Directed by Brandi Jiminez Lee
Produced by Ema Kester
Music by Jake Sorgen
Featuring Stories by:
CP Chang*, Andrew Reilly*, Reshmi Hazra Rustebakke*
*denotes 2nd Story company member.
SHOW 2
Sunday, October 19, 2025
DOORS @ 6:30PM CT, STORIES @ 7:00PM 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.
SHOW 3
Sunday, November 16, 2025
DOORS @ 5:30PM CT, STORIES @ 6:00PM CT
Haymarket pub & Brewery (737 W Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60661)
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Curated by Lexi Saunders
Produced by Stacey Saunders
Featuring Stories by:
Tiffany Moten, RJ Silva, Scott Woldman*
*denotes 2nd Story company member.
HYGGE NIGHT
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2026
STORIES at 8:00PM CT
ONLINE FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS
Back by popular demand, Hygge Night returns for an evening of warmth, wonder, and storytelling—all online. Slip into something cozy, grab a warm drink, and join us on Zoom for some family-friendly, heart-filled tales, and music that feels like a hug.
Featuring Stories by:
Stay tuned!
*denotes 2nd Story company member.
SHOW 4
Sunday, JANUARY 25, 2025
DOORS @ 5:30PM CT, STORIES @ 6:00PM CT
Haymarket pub & Brewery (737 W Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60661)
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Curated by Madeline Bourdenko* and Amanda Delheimer*
Featuring Stories by:
Stay tuned!
*denotes 2nd Story company member.
SHOW 5
Sunday, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
DOORS @ 5:30PM CT, STORIES @ 6:00PM CT
Haymarket pub & Brewery (737 W Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60661)
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Curated by Earliana “Earl” McLaurin*
FEATURING STORIES BY:
Stay tuned!
*denotes 2nd Story company member.
SHOW 6
Sunday, MARCH 22, 2026
DOORS @ 5:30PM CT, STORIES @ 6:00PM CT
Haymarket pub & Brewery (737 W Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60661)
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Curated by CP Chang*
FEATURING STORIES BY:
Stay tuned!
*denotes 2nd Story company member.
THE BIRTHDAY BASH
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
LOCATION TBD
Join us for 2nd Story’s biggest annual party. It’s an unforgettable night of stories, celebration, and community, all in support of the work we do year-round. Details coming soon!
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Curated by Amanda Delheimer*
FEATURING STORIES BY:
Stay tuned!
*denotes 2nd Story company member.
SHOW 7
Sunday, May 3, 2026
DOORS @ 5:30PM CT, STORIES @ 6:00PM CT
Haymarket pub & Brewery (737 W Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60661)
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Curated by LaTanya Lane*
FEATURING STORIES BY:
Jennifer Anglin, Sahar Mustafah, Gregory Pagán-Hill
*denotes 2nd Story company member.
SHOW 8
Sunday, June 7, 2026
DOORS @ 5:30PM CT, STORIES @ 6:00PM CT
Haymarket pub & Brewery (737 W Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60661)
Given the nature of 2nd Story's work and the diversity of artists we collaborate with, we have the unique opportunity to build community among and share the stories of marginalized groups by building teams for our shows that share a particular point of view. It is our honor to be a conduit for these collaborations. Created and produced entirely by a team of LGBTQIA+ artists, this show our annual celebration of unbridled queer joy.
A Message from show Curator Aimy Tien
“I am obsessed with celebrating and sharing queer joy. It's why this is an annual show. Queer people and queerness can be found everywhere and in everything, and yet giving life to our queer selves and finding (or building) a queer community can still be incredibly difficult. We’ve been curating queer and queer joy shows for years now because queer joy is important and essential to celebrate.”
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Curated by Aimy Tien*
FEATURING STORIES BY:
Stay tuned!
*denotes 2nd Story company member.