At You’re Being Ridiculous, real people tell true stories about their lives. Each performance is linked by our rotating themes, and by the desire to make you laugh—and, once in awhile, cry. Our motto: Good stories are better than good times. We laugh at ourselves, and laugh with each other. Everyone has a story to tell. What’s yours?
Each show features a diverse lineup of six or more performers telling a story of approximately 10 minutes. The show runs from 60 to 90 minutes. You’re Being Ridiculous was founded in 2010 by Jeremy Owens.
SUPERSTAR WRITER and AUNTIE SUPREME … Rachael Carter is sharing a story with us at Steppenwolf on August 15 … and you gotta be there. Read allllll about Rachael here and GET YOUR TICKETS! We can’t wait to share our stories with you!! Rachael has been writing since the awkward age of eleven, having her … Continue reading RACHAEL CARTER @ STEPPENWOLF AUGUST 15→
Chicago’s favorite author … Rebecca Makkai is sharing a story with us at Steppenwolf on August 16 … and you gotta be there. Read allllll about Rebecca here and GET YOUR TICKETS! We can’t wait to share our stories with you!! Rebecca Makkai is the author of five books, including New York Times bestselling I … Continue reading REBECCA MAKKAI @ STEPPENWOLF aUGUST 16→
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WE WANT YOU!
We’re always planning for our upcoming shows … and we want you to be a part of it! Are you a minority, trans, disabled, or anyone with a different perspective? Are you a pro at sharing stories? Are you scared because you’ve never done anything like this? Are you all of these things? None of them? Whatever your story is, whatever your background is, whatever experience level you’re coming from. . .WE WANT YOU! EVERYONE is welcome! The only requirement is that you have a non-fiction story about your life and experience that you’re excited to share with a room full of strangers.
Please make plans to join us at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theatre (1700 North Halsted) on August 14, 15, & 16 (omg we have a Saturday matinee for your mom) as we take out the trash by saying ‘so long’ to all the garbage holding us back (we’re lookin’ at you 2025) with a GIRL, BYE — themed show full of all the fun, happy tears and laughter you’ve been craving.
Do not miss these true stories from a stellar line-up of some of Chicago’s very best writers, performers, and storytellers. Tickets can be purchased RIGHT NOW by clicking the ticket button below … seating is limited, so be sure to get your tickets TODAY before it’s too late!
Thursday, August 14 Maggie Andersen, Ada Cheng, Kathy Cunningham, Jeremy Owens, JH Palmer, Tania Richard, Jennifer Rumberger, and Katie Viña Medrano
Friday, August 15 Brooke Allen, Rachael Carter, Chris Davis, Keith Ecker, Arlene Malinowski, Jeremy Owens, Jennifer Schaefer, and Jacob Simon
Saturday, August 16 @ 3:30pm Jen Bosworth-Ramirez, Nestor Gomez, PJ Gray, Meg Lavery, Jeremy Owens, Corrbette Pasko, Amy Sumpter, and Michelle Young
Saturday, August 16 @ 8pm Elizabeth Gomez, Sheree L. Greer, Adrienne Gunn, Archy Jamjun, Rebecca Makkai, Stirling McLaughlin, Delilah & Danielle Orizaba, and Jeremy Owens
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