Story Jam Studio offers some of the very best storytelling classes around.
With world-class instructors and sharply designed programs, Story Jam Studio helps
individuals, teams, and companies apply developed storytelling skills to slams,
pitches, social gatherings, and speeches.

Story Jam Studio originated in Chicago in 2018 with in-person classes, which led
to our first personal narrative storytelling retreat in 2019. Story Jam Studio’s second retreat will take place in October 2022.

Find out all about our October 21-23, 2022 retreat!

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A FEW Testimonials:

Today I took a phenomenal workshop with Story Jam. They were highly professional while facilitating a fun, structured, and even cathartic afternoon. It was a great chance to deepen my understanding of story telling and practice in a low-pressure, supportive environment. I would definitely recommend the workshop for anyone looking to enhance their public speaking skills or to just have a fun and insightful afternoon.
— Divinity P.
“Thanks so much for facilitating such an awesome Story Jam session!! The group absorbed your instruction and they were able to craft and create their own individual story! Truly amazing!! Thank you for hosting such an amazing session!”

— Ivy W.
Stephanie!! I’m yelling with excitement. That was such an amazing session today! I learned something about each of my direct reports. And who knew they were such great storytellers!”
— K.C.
Stephanie Rogers, the “quadruple threat” actor, writer, musician and producer behind Story Jam, ran an “Acting for Writers” seminar this past weekend that was, at risk of hyperbole, outstanding. She was thoughtful and smart, engendering an informal and inclusive vibe that simply “worked.” The “safe space” sensibility she established helped bring out the best in writers looking to improve their acting chops, and allowed for the open exchange of accolade and criticism necessary to drive progress. She scheduled four hours, but we stayed for five, and Stephanie’s energy and commitment to making progress never wavered. I recommend her most highly and without reservation.
— Ralph G.
Stephanie Rogers is a DYNAMO talent.
Easy to work with. Great feedback. Awesome experience.
Story Jam ROCKS.
— Kristin C.
Stephanie is amazing - a natural teacher and coach. She taught us about art of story telling, brainstormed ideas for stories, helped with editing, delivery, timing and getting more comfortable performing. The environment is extremely supportive! I highly recommend taking a class or a workshop with Stephanie!
— Marya F.
Stephanie is so vivacious! She really helped get the ball rolling in terms of helping us find content for our own stories...She had great prompts. She had interesting things to say about everyone’s stories. I loved the workshop and had a great time.
— Reba M.
“Steph Rogers has a deep reservoir of knowledge and experience about the craft of storytelling and developing our individual work.
She has a discerning eye for helping us develop our stories
and she does it in a very empathic and reaffirming way.”
— Willy S.

Past & Present Instructors Include:

North Park university dean Liza ann acosta
comedian Sonal Aggarwal
Writer & instructor ellen Blum Barish
professor/writer julia borcherts
storyteller/professor Dr. ray christian
moth champion/author matthew dicks
writer/professor vince francone
solo artist/mASTER coach Julie ganey
memoirist/solo show artist margaret ghielmetti
WRITER/PODCASTER ELIZABETH GOMEZ
TOP moth champ nestor gomez
solo show artist/writer archy jamjun
solo show master/TEACHER-activist Arlene malinowski
international toastmaster/slam winner Kory May
poet/author arlyn miller
author/slam ChAMP MARYA MORRIS
producer/writer jeremy owens
coach/producer MELISSA REAVES
SOLO SHOW ARTIST & EDUCATOR R.C. RILEY
story jam producer stephanie rogers
second city coach/northwestern professor dee ryan
comedian/MOTH WINNER jeff simmermon
TEACHER/STORYTELLER FRANCESCA SOBRER
WRITER/PROFESSOR BEn Tanzer
coach/writer ELIZabeth verwey
coach/storyteller sean wellington

Story Jam Studio Creative Director
Stephanie Rogers