Curriculum Profiles
Annoyance serves up unique improv and writing curriculum
So you say you're looking to push your improv skills to a whole new level, while perhaps even pushing the proverbial envelope? We all know the Second City and iO training centers are great places to get your chops, but if you wanna get 'em busted, too, why … [Read More...]
3 Questions
3 Questions for Improv Team Old West Family Photo
1. What were the qualities of your teammates that drew you to this collaboration? Holly: I really wanted to play on a team with each of my teammates because they were amazing friends- people that I clicked with immediately in improv classes and that I had the most fun with. Plus, I thought they were all hilarious. I couldn't wait to get onstage with each of these guys individually. I always had a … [Read More...]
3 Questions for Michael Pizza
Our "3 Questions" series continues with the screamingly successful improv team Michael Pizza. In the two years since Michael Pizza (otherwise known as Brett Elam, Eric Christensen, Ben Kass, and Josh Logan) have been together, they've been named "Best New Improv Group" by Chicago Magazine, won the "King of the Hill" at Chemically Imbalanced Theater, and were Cage Match Champions at iO Chicago. … [Read More...]
3 Questions for 1, 2, 3, Fag!
Our "3 Questions" series continues by probing the minds of Kellen Alexander, Seth Dodson, and John Hartman of the improv team 1 ,2, 3, Fag! We asked them the same 3 questions separately. Here's what they had to say: 1. What were the qualities of your teammates that drew you to this collaboration? Kellen: We all shared the same interest in being interested in the same-sex, sexually. But it … [Read More...]
News
The Playground Theater, and Other Local Stages, Help Chicago Improvisers Get Their Start
Hundreds of young aspiring comedians move to Chicago every year to learn to improvise from Chicago’s renowned comedy institutions. We have heard it for years and justifiably so: Second City and … [Read More...]
People You Should Know
People You Should Know: Joe Avella
In May of 2009, Joe Avella challenged himself to take the next step on his path as a filmmaker by writing, directing and shooting a full length film entitled “The Master of Inventions.” The film follows an ill-fated inventor trying to make good and was commenced with a very unique and difficult … [Read More...]
People You Should Know: Sarah Rose Graber
Sarah Rose Graber graduated from Northwestern University's Theatre program and received her acting certificate from The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She has performed and directed in numerous theaters including Strawdog, Factory Theater, Noble Horse and Chemically Imbalanced Comedy. … [Read More...]
People You Should Know: Craig Uhlir
Craig Uhlir was the first improv teacher I had in Chicago, and I couldn’t have asked for a more positive welcome to the city. Not only does Craig teach at Second City and iO, but he performs every week with the improv teams Deep Schwa and Middle Age Comeback...in short, one talented mofo. My first … [Read More...]
Webisodes
Delahoyde’s “Regrets” Webisodes
The original idea for the “Regrets” series came from “We Sell Boxes” signs that director and writer Steve Delahoyde had seen on buildings throughout Chicago. The idea of talking to someone … [Read More...]
Lacking Direction
Created by Mike Cahill, Tim Clancy, and Jim Kozyra Written by Mike Cahill and Jim Kozyra. Directed by Tim Clancy Starring Brad Dunn, Jim Kozyra, Sherra Lasley, and Josh Radde. Featuring Bente … [Read More...]
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