Theatre & Performing Arts
Write Club Chicago Continues its 17th Season of ‘Live Lit’ with “Why, I Autumn…!” November 17, 2026
Write Club Chicago’s 17th season continues Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Gman Tavern, in Chicago’s Lakeview East neighborhood, 3740 N. Clark St. with its latest performance, “Why, I Autumn…!” The latest edition of Write Club Chicago is hosted by Bilal Dardai with Timekeeper Josh Zagoren introducing six new combatants going head-to-head LIVE for the audience to decide who is the latest champion.
Write Club Chicago is back with its infamous “bout” format, in which three rounds of combatant writer-performers face off with original,seven-minute essays on competing topics to win prize money and claim the cherished Loving Cup of Deathless F***ing Glory. The November 17 roster of combatants is Lily Be, Tara Betts, Rammel Chan,Carmenita Peoples, Janna SobelandCarly Travis. Winners are decided by the audience following each topic.
Tickets are a suggested donation of $25 and are available at the door on the night of the event, doors open at 7 p.m. Though the live experience remains paramount, the show is also available via live stream for $10. Live stream tickets are on sale now and are available via WriteClubNation.com and Eventbrite. Those who purchase a streaming ticket will have access to unlimited viewing of the recording for 10 days after the show. More information available at WriteClubNation.com.
Image: Corrbette Pasko, host of last month’s October Write Club Chicago
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