This week, we have TWO StoryStudio peeps featured in the Huffington Post.
First, SSC teacher Ranjit Souri is interviewed about his 52 Open Mics project: Weekly Date With Mic for “Siblings of Doctors” Comic
and then, SSC student Adrienne C’s review of Paul Aster’s book Pitch Black is published.
Way to go, Ranjit & Adrienne!
StoryStudio Personal Essay instructor Ranjit Souri is being featured in The Comedy Exchange, a showcase at Brando’s Chicago this Thursday, September 25.
Ranjit will be performing a solo, 10-minute set. “In addition to my comedy work,” Ranjit said, “I’m a pianist and singer, and this gig will combine the three things.”
Brando’s is located at 343 S. Dearborn; the show starts at 4:30 and is free!!! Hope to see you there!
One of the best parts about StoryStudio is our huge community of awesome, talented people. Walk through our doors and next thing you know, you’re standing in a circle talking with a painter, an improviser, a bookmaker, a musician, two teachers, and a dancer. Everyone brings diverse interests and talents to the table, and as we know, nothing strengthens a community like diversity!
Another best part about StoryStudio is that we get to BRAG about our friends! Case in point: Ranjit Souri, SSC teacher extraordinaire, is also a stand-up comedian, musician, and essayist. You can experience his awesomeness firsthand:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26th, 9:00pm
OPEN MIC NIGHT
UNCOMMON GROUND (Devon location), 1401 W. Devon, Chicago, 60660
ADMISSION: FREE!
Ranjit says:
“This is actually a singer-songwriter open mic, not a stand-up open mic. I’ll be performing two or three of my comedic songs. Uncommon Ground is a great restaurant, so you can eat a great dinner if you’d like, but that’s optional. There’s also a “pass-the-hat” donation-type thing, and at the end of the night one of the musicians gets the money. There’s a vote. Of course, if you come, I seriously want you to vote for the musician you think is best, whether or not it is I.”
Go Ranjit!!
We are all creative beings, despite what some may think. I’ve had students say to me, “I’m not creative at all,” to which I respond, “I don’t buy it. Tell me what you like to do.” Cooking a meal, writing a postcard, or even reading a book, is a creative act. As a natural part of our existence, we must create something at some time.
Writing has always been my first love. I find it, though, a bit of a solitary pursuit. So when I want company around, I entertain. It’s delightful pastime, and it works like meditation. (Crazy busy meditation, I know, but it works) Dinner parties, large parties, or a meal for two--it gives me great joy to make some food, find the right place setting or make some cupcakes with homemade icing to share with friends.
Recently I was asked to write for the Chicago Examiner Online as the Party Planning Examiner. I’m thrilled to combine my two loves into one outlet. Read my party planning tips at: http://www.examiner.com/x-405-Chicago-Party-Planning-Examiner. Party on, Chicago!
SUBMITTED BY SSC WRITER AND INSTRUCTOR MARIANNA SWALLOW....WHO WANTS TO KNOW HOW YOU PARTY.
Anyone going to LA anytime soon? StoryStudio Personal Essay instructor Ranjit Souri is doing a show in Los Angeles May 29th and 30th. Here’s the details:
Siblings of Doctors presents Two-Night Stand, an evening of sketches, songs, and other bits of hilarity from 3 Indian, but decidedly NON-medical minds: Rasika Mathur, Danny Pudi, and Ranjit Souri. Along the way, topics such as saris and Indian drums are addressed, Abbott and Costello are paid homage to, songs are sung and dances danced.
So if you’re in LA, or know anyone in LA, check it out at The Second City Studio Theatre, 6560 Hollywood Boulevard. Tickets are only $5 on Thursday and $10 on Friday.
Break a leg, Ranjit!
