Join us for our science story slam! Our community of storytellers offers a warm, supportive environment in which storytellers of all backgrounds and levels of experience can experiment (pun not intended!) with personal narrative.

If you’re interested in telling a story, you’ll have the opportunity to put your name in the virtual hat at the start of the show.  Five lucky storytellers will get the opportunity to share their stories on screen. (For more guidance on telling a story at one of our slams, see our advice at the bottom of this page.)  If you would prefer just to be a part of the audience, that’s fine too! The theme this month will be "Starting Over.”

Our two coaches -- representing expertise in both story performance and science communication -- will offer each storyteller advice and encouragement to help them bring out the best in their stories.

Tickets are $10 and are on sale now at the link below! Our slams are limited to only sixty spots, in order to preserve a sense of community, so reserve your spot while you can!

Gastor Almonte is a standup comedian, storyteller and writer. He has appeared on Comedy Central’s This is Not Happening, PBS and Vice. He’s debut special, Immigrant Made, can be seen on Amazon Prime. His debut album of the same name debuted at #1 on iTunes, Google Play and Amazon. His appearance on World Channel’s Stories From The Stage was a 2020 Webby Award winner.

Jitesh Jaggi is an Indian immigrant living in Chicago. He ended his career in Finance one day when he lost all his data that he forgot to save on an Excel sheet, and realized that he just didn't care. That tipping point led to him becoming a writer and he is currently working on a book of essays. A two-time Moth winner and a producer for the Story Collider, he also coaches clients in telling their stories. He loves writing bios because he can refer to himself in the third person. Jitesh can be easily bribed with chocolates and books.

Devon Kodzis has a degree in biological sciences and professional experience in teaching, animal training, and education outreach, and science program design. She is currently working on masters degree in biology. Her passions include reading about food, and shouting at the Antiques Roadshow with her cat.

Devon began her storytelling experience at Dallas Comedy House in the fall of 2016. Since her first showcase, she has produced and performed in storytelling shows with Gettin It Storytelling, and has performed in shows including Truth in Comedy, Backyard Story Night, Ladies Night, and has participated in the 2017 and 2018 Dallas Comedy Festivals.

Science Story Slam: Starting Over