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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
For those seeking a fun, high-energy, intimate atmosphere full of audience participation, Season 11 of The Original Improv Gladiators arrived on September 10 at Cornservatory. A cross between American Idol and WWF, the Improve Gladiators features several improv teams that are scored by both a … [Read more...]
A great philosopher once said, “If you want to know something, ask a question.” We took that advice two steps further: we wanted to know a whole bunch, so we asked three questions. In fact, we asked the same three questions to several improv teams in Chicago, hoping to get a glimpse into the … [Read more...]
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...]
Time to give a shout out to your favorite improv teacher or teachers in another one of our famed reader surveys … [Read more...]
Mark Raterman and Greg Hess of the incredible improv team Cook County Social Club will be teaching another one of their workshops, Sept. 18 from noon - 4pm. Subjects covered will include "Game Play (finding "the game" of the scene) and "Identifying 'The How.'" This is a great opportunity to learn … [Read more...]
Sean Flannery , who calls himself "the world's dumbest man," uses PowerPoint to punctuate his brilliantly crafted stories of the numerous times he's nearly killed himself "by drinking, partying or flat-out, not paying attention" Sean Flannery was a Chicago Reader's pick as Best Stand Up … [Read more...]
Laraine Newman is a founding member of The Groundlings Theatre Company and an original cast member of Saturday Night Live … [Read more...]
Critically acclaimed improv team Michael Pizza (Eric Christensen, Brett Elam, Josh Logan and Ben Kass) are throwing a SWEET 2 year anniversary party this Sunday for their friends and fans. SWEET factor #1: Music improv giants Baby Wants Candy will be opening SWEET factor #2: Improv legend … [Read more...]
GRAFITTI is looking to book Chicago's best sketch comedy groups for the Friday 10PM Grafitti Sketch Show at the Playground Theater. They are looking for groups interested in putting up one off sets or short show runs. Please contact matt@the-playground.com for more information on bookings. … [Read more...]
Come to an open play at the Cook County Social Club space this Thursday, Aug 26 Sign up to play (if you're so inclined) and get thrown in with random friends that you don't really get a chance to perform much with. Music is also welcome. Bring your instrument and play for friends! Improv … [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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