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Pivot Arts Presents LIVE TALK: The Sadness Show

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Pivot Arts winter LIVE TALK Series continues with its popular Valentine's Day alternative The Sadness Show on Wednesday, February 15 at 7:30 pm at Uncommon Ground, 1401 W. Devon Ave. in Chicago. The annual celebration of despair and despondency features a Sad Story Contest, Sad Karaoke and the Pivot DIY.

Hosted by actress Karen Rodriguez, this year's Sad Story contest includes popular Chicago playwrights and performers Theo Allyn, Sandra Delgado, Bonnie Metzgar and Tanya Palmer reading their own works, as well as actor William Von Vogt, who reads a story by Chicago playwright, Philip Dawkins. Playwright Brett Neveu leads audience volunteers in Sad Karaoke and actress Carolyn Hoedermann performs the Pivot DIY, a demo on how to cry on cue.

Tickets for LIVE TALK, priced at $12, are available at www.pivotarts.org/events. Doors open at 7 pm; performances begin at 7:30 pm. Food and drink for purchase.

Live Talk is a monthly live talk show series presented by Pivot Arts that takes place at Uncommon Ground on Devon. The evening features quirky performances plus meaningful discussions and is meant to bring us together around the arts.

About Pivot Arts


Pivot Arts is a home for innovative music, theater and dance on Chicago's far north side. We develop new work and present performances throughout the year culminating in a large-scale, multi-arts festival. Our vision is that of a vibrant community where unique collaborations between artists, businesses and organizations lead to the support and creation of innovative performance events. Visit www.pivotarts.org. Twitter: @PivotArts.

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