Janna Sobel
Special Projects
Special Projects
Janna runs a couple of unique ongoing projects. Scroll down a bit to read some reviews.
Here, Chicago
is a live Storytelling Show and Potluck that has been playing to sold-out theaters for over 5 years. The show's mission is to bring people together with varied professional, cultural, political and personal perspectives, to connect and discover common ground. We aim strongly to foster the arts of sharing and listening; to encourage approaching difference with curiosity rather than combativeness. And we are as happy to provide a platform for the work of renowned performers as we are to provide a stage for those who have never set foot on one before. People call this show magic. See why.
Here, Chicago
is a live Storytelling Show and Potluck that has been playing to sold-out theaters for over 5 years. The show's mission is to bring people together with varied professional, cultural, political and personal perspectives, to connect and discover common ground. We aim strongly to foster the arts of sharing and listening; to encourage approaching difference with curiosity rather than combativeness. And we are as happy to provide a platform for the work of renowned performers as we are to provide a stage for those who have never set foot on one before. People call this show magic. See why.
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Intuitive Treasure Hunter
is a life-sized game played in teams of three out in the world. Part urban adventure, part treasure hunt, part whimsical remedy, the game is a joyful exploration of local terrain with new eyes. It strengthens creativity and collaboration, restores trust in personal intuition, and invites heightened awareness of life inside & out. It happens once a month in Chicago, and has been played by 100's of people of all ages and many parts of the world. Shared with creative teams and used at iO Chicago's Summer Intensives over the past 4 years, learn more here.
Intuitive Treasure Hunter
is a life-sized game played in teams of three out in the world. Part urban adventure, part treasure hunt, part whimsical remedy, the game is a joyful exploration of local terrain with new eyes. It strengthens creativity and collaboration, restores trust in personal intuition, and invites heightened awareness of life inside & out. It happens once a month in Chicago, and has been played by 100's of people of all ages and many parts of the world. Shared with creative teams and used at iO Chicago's Summer Intensives over the past 4 years, learn more here.
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"Your warmth and genuine good will and- honestly- love for everyone around you has been moving and inspirational. I absolutely love performing at Here Chicago, no matter the location, and I believe it is mostly due to the environment you have created. Your show is a home for creativity, community and love, and I am so proud to say I could be a part of it. Thank you for creating an amazing space."
Josh Berling~ Game Designer
Josh Berling~ Game Designer
“Janna's Intuitive Treasure Hunter is one of the most joy - causing exercises I've ever seen in practice. It causes humans to slow down and connect and let synchronicity work its way to them. DO IT IF YOU HAVEN'T - I've watched over a hundred folks now try this and come back with awesome stories to share.”
Tara DeFrancisco~ Founder & Artistic Director of The Nest Theater
Tara DeFrancisco~ Founder & Artistic Director of The Nest Theater
"People talk about community all of the time and Janna lives it, she radiates it. She creates an environment where even the most frightened find strength to tell. She opens doors for people to change the way they connect; in real, grounded and respectful ways. She opens her self in a way that shows all of us it's okay to do the same. Here Chicago has become my default “you must go see this show” for storytelling, and she's the reason why."
Deanna Moffit~ Co-Founder of This Much is True
Deanna Moffit~ Co-Founder of This Much is True
"Intuitive Treasure Hunter was fantastic!! It has made me want to experience the city like this more. I loved my team and we learned so much about each other and ourselves. I feel like I learned how to see, all over again. Oh, and when it's your turn it's way harder than it looks! In the best possible way. I can't wait to play again."
MT Cozzola~ Jeff Nominated Chicago Playwright
MT Cozzola~ Jeff Nominated Chicago Playwright
"Janna creates, curates, and hosts Here Chicago with fierce brainpower and love. She is at once lioness and mama bird: gently guiding new performers and challenging some of the top tellers in the city. When this woman introduces you, you know without a doubt that you have something worthwhile to say."
Stephanie Douglass~ Host of Story Club Chicago Northside
Stephanie Douglass~ Host of Story Club Chicago Northside
"Playing Intuitive Treasure Hunter was completely mind-expanding, and I know that the world needs it."
Lindsay Muscatto~ Co-Founder of Write Club & Pixiehammer Press
Lindsay Muscatto~ Co-Founder of Write Club & Pixiehammer Press
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