2nd Story

When he first met her, Andrew couldn't believe he'd found someone like Allison. After he lost her, all he wanted was to stop trying to find her again. Company Member Andrew Reilly's work has appeared in The Angler, Concisely, The A.V. Club, and ALARM, as well as in the 2nd Story Anthology "Briefly Knocked Unconscious by a Low-Flying Duck."

Ina has been a Chicago inspiration for years, serving the city and listening to the stories of the town at Ina's Kitchen. One night, Ina stumbles upon an opportunity to say thank you to the woman who inspired her, completing the fortuitous circle. Ina writes for the Huffington Post, and can be found at Ina's Kitchen in the West Loop in Chicago.

Ina has been a Chicago inspiration for years, serving the city and listening to the stories of the town at Ina's Kitchen. One night, Ina stumbles upon an opportunity to say thank you to the woman who inspired her, completing the fortuitous circle. Ina writes for the Huffington Post, and can be found at Ina's Kitchen in the West Loop in Chicago.

The time has arrived. The time for the dreaded "sex talk." But what happens when the talk amounts to only a handful of words? One daughter and her mother struggle to communicate, as Cyn realizes that growing into a young woman isn't as fun as she had hoped. Cyn Vargas has been telling with 2nd Story since November of 2012. You can find more of her writing at http://cynvargas.com

The time has arrived. The time for the dreaded "sex talk." But what happens when the talk amounts to only a handful of words? One daughter and her mother struggle to communicate, as Cyn realizes that growing into a young woman isn't as fun as she had hoped. Cyn Vargas has been telling with 2nd Story since November of 2012. You can find more of her writing at http://cynvargas.com

Originally from Kent, Ohio, Matt is a Chicago based stage director, teacher, and long-suffering Indians fan. His stories have been heard at The Moth (Story Slam Winner, February 2010), Essay Fiesta, Write Club!, and 2nd Story where he is an emeritus company member. You can stalk him appropriately here: www.mattmillerdirect.com  

Originally from Kent, Ohio, Matt is a Chicago based stage director, teacher, and long-suffering Indians fan. His stories have been heard at The Moth (Story Slam Winner, February 2010), Essay Fiesta, Write Club!, and 2nd Story where he is an emeritus company member. You can stalk him appropriately here: www.mattmillerdirect.com  

Robyn and Jim have been married for three days, but it feels like three hundred years already. How will they push through the post-proposal blues?   Robyn Okrant is an actress and author who teaches both writing and yoga. She holds an MFA in performance from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Robyn’s first book, "LIVING OPRAH: My One Year Experiment to Walk the Walk of the Queen of Talk", was published in the US, UK, Australia and oddly enough, Portugal. Robyn's essays can be read at The Huffington Post, Washington Post, and www.robynokrant.com. She's spun yarns at The Paper Machete, This Much is True, Essay Fiesta, Interface 2.0, Skald, Tales of Adventure, That’s All She Wrote, and The Women in Comedy Festival. She's currently at work on her second book. Jim Stevens has been a resident of Chicago for over twenty years. He studied theater and film in Paris and Chicago. Jim was thrilled to make his 2nd Story debut with this story. Jim’s videos have most recently been seen at SketchFest Chicago and FringeNYC. He has also made appearances in the TEACHERS webseries, now distributed by The Onion, and in a video for Ready, Set …Wife which was voted almost 100% funny on Funny Or Die. He has performed stories at This Much Is True, Story Lab Chicago, and That’s All She Wrote.

Robyn and Jim have been married for three days, but it feels like three hundred years already. How will they push through the post-proposal blues?   Robyn Okrant is an actress and author who teaches both writing and yoga. She holds an MFA in performance from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Robyn’s first book, "LIVING OPRAH: My One Year Experiment to Walk the Walk of the Queen of Talk", was published in the US, UK, Australia and oddly enough, Portugal. Robyn's essays can be read at The Huffington Post, Washington Post, and www.robynokrant.com. She's spun yarns at The Paper Machete, This Much is True, Essay Fiesta, Interface 2.0, Skald, Tales of Adventure, That’s All She Wrote, and The Women in Comedy Festival. She's currently at work on her second book. Jim Stevens has been a resident of Chicago for over twenty years. He studied theater and film in Paris and Chicago. Jim was thrilled to make his 2nd Story debut with this story. Jim’s videos have most recently been seen at SketchFest Chicago and FringeNYC. He has also made appearances in the TEACHERS webseries, now distributed by The Onion, and in a video for Ready, Set …Wife which was voted almost 100% funny on Funny Or Die. He has performed stories at This Much Is True, Story Lab Chicago, and That’s All She Wrote.

Robyn and Jim have been married for three days, but it feels like three hundred years already. How will they push through the post-proposal blues?   Robyn Okrant is an actress and author who teaches both writing and yoga. She holds an MFA in performance from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Robyn’s first book, "LIVING OPRAH: My One Year Experiment to Walk the Walk of the Queen of Talk", was published in the US, UK, Australia and oddly enough, Portugal. Robyn's essays can be read at The Huffington Post, Washington Post, and www.robynokrant.com. She's spun yarns at The Paper Machete, This Much is True, Essay Fiesta, Interface 2.0, Skald, Tales of Adventure, That’s All She Wrote, and The Women in Comedy Festival. She's currently at work on her second book. Jim Stevens has been a resident of Chicago for over twenty years. He studied theater and film in Paris and Chicago. Jim was thrilled to make his 2nd Story debut with this story. Jim’s videos have most recently been seen at SketchFest Chicago and FringeNYC. He has also made appearances in the TEACHERS webseries, now distributed by The Onion, and in a video for Ready, Set …Wife which was voted almost 100% funny on Funny Or Die. He has performed stories at This Much Is True, Story Lab Chicago, and That’s All She Wrote.

Our third long-form podcast episode is HERE! Featuring stories by: Jane DeLaubenfels, Nadine C. Warner, and Eric Hazen. Read more about this podcast in our blog.

Our third long-form podcast episode is HERE! Featuring stories by: Jane DeLaubenfels, Nadine C. Warner, and Eric Hazen. Read more about this podcast in our blog.

Rebecca takes a trip to the DMV to get a new driver's license. What seems simple quickly becomes complicated and confusing, as Rebecca searches for that one person who will lend a helping hand.

Rebecca takes a trip to the DMV to get a new driver's license. What seems simple quickly becomes complicated and confusing, as Rebecca searches for that one person who will lend a helping hand.

Alyssa was fed up with her old ways and needed a change, so she did what any self-respecting person would do: she fled the country. Will Alyssa's choice to study abroad in London prove to be the solution to her problems? Or will she choose the same road when tempted by the lips of a hot lesbian from the British Navy?