Welcome, Story-Lovers.

Raw. Real. Rewritten.


Fillet of Solo (FoS) is a showcase of Chicago’s rich and broad-ranging storytelling community. FoS presents bold, entertaining, revelatory performances from a wide range of perspectives. It hosts both solo artists and collectives. It features established artists as well as offering support and opportunity to new voices.


After 30 years as an annual storytelling festival, Fillet of Solo has transitioned to a weekly showcase at Bughouse Theater. We welcome the opportunity to gather more frequently, to process the times in which we live and to enjoy hot-off-the-presses stories.

Shows

Next Performance

GeNarrations Storytelling: Teachers Edition

For the first time, GeNarrations instructors will share their own personal stories as part of the Fillet of Solo Weekly series.

Upcoming Performances

Mother's Day Baking Special

A Mother’s Day storytelling show filled with family memories, kitchen tales, and homemade treats—plus a few samples to enjoy. Come for the stories, stay for the sweetness.

In The Shadows

Creepy, comforting, and just a little uncanny—In the Shadows brings true stories of the unexpected to life. Step into the unknown with Fillet of Solo.

Berger Park Storytelling Showcase

Join us for a special afternoon of live storytelling, featuring fresh voices from the Berger Park storytelling program, directed by Eileen Tull.