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1st Thursday of Every Month
Tangible Books (3324 S Halsted) Sign Up List at 7:15 pm Stories at 7:30 pm FREE |
Do Not Submit Bridgeport takes place surrounded by stories in a stellar independent bookstore.
Venue is open all day. The list opens at 7:15.
Simply sign up for a spot, and when your name is called, you will get seven minutes on stage to share any story you'd like. Tell/read/recite your personal story/fiction/essay on proper flossing.
(Late arrivals can sign up as long as there are spots still available.)
No pressure, no judgment, and no scoring.
No experience necessary to participate, and never a cover charge.
BYOB is welcome.
There will be complimentary light refreshments available.
(Donations for these are welcome, but not obligatory!)
Questions, comments, concerns or suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
About Your Hosts
Autumn Ellis (she/her) has been storytelling through many different mediums. Whether it was physical storytelling through musical theater, writing poems, or drawing out storyboards, creating and hearing new stories was always a delight. She started attending Do Not Submit Bridgeport in the summer of 2023 after moving to the neighborhood(from the South Loop) with her two roommates. She was touched by how open and inviting the hosts and audience were to new members and hopes to continue that legacy of kindness. When not educating children at work, Autumn enjoys creating cosplays, vintage clothes, and watching TV shows with her roommates.
Max Jaggers (Any/All) is a Chicago based writer and storyteller who loves all things weird and wolfy, and often explores themes of romance, fantasy, and horror through their writing, visual art, and tabletop RPGS. They first attended Do Not Submit Bridgeport in the summer of 2023 and quickly realized how important a safe space for storytelling and community is for writers, readers, listeners, and creatives altogether. They hope to keep this space as vibrant and welcoming to others as it always was to them. When they’re not making coffee or scrolling through the werewolf tag, Max can be found listening to music, drawing on their tablet, organizing their bookshelf, or taking pictures of their cat.
Lucas Roach (They/He) is a poet and video editor who likes woody scents, pretentious movies, fantasy books, biryani, and Do Not Submit Bridgeport. It’s a fun time. He thinks you should check it out.