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...]
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 whose life had devolved to such a simple and mundane task seemed funny. Collaborating with Justin … [Read more...]
Dave Pasquesi never expected to be an actor. After studying philosophy at Loyola, he expected to attend business or law school. He was indeed already accepted to Kellogg’s MBA program at Northwestern when he made the decision to follow his passion for improvisation and performing. “ I … [Read more...]
It was on his morning commute that Ted Tremper came across what would become the basis of the first episode of his web series “Breakups.” He saw an image of friend and improviser Katy Colloton and himself standing in the Trump Plaza overlooking the Chicago River. In the image they were both … [Read more...]
The Joke Doctor’s One Day Stand-Up Check-Up Tune Up Your Act! August 1, 2010 $100 Location TBD Good comedy isn’t in the punchline, it’s the set-up. The Joke Doctors One Day intensive will teach you how to strip your writing down to its essence and maximize the funny. The … [Read more...]
The Playground Theater recently hosted a 30-hour improv marathon to raise money for the Illinois Coalition of Reach Out and Read. KC Redheart, an incubator team at The Playground, performed the … [Read More...]
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