Delahoyde’s “Regrets” Webisodes

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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...]

Lacking Direction

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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 Engelstoft, Michael Girts, Kyle Zornes, and Mike Cahill The Pilot: Josh and Angie disagree on … [Read more...]

Improv Scientists The Galileo Players

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You can tell that Ronnie Feldman, Matt Hovde, and Tom Flanigan are improvisers because they wear lab coats. They also write scenes based on Pi and Darwin’s theory of Evolution. One time, they even performed a song about litmus tests. See? Improvisers. What you may not have noticed is that … [Read more...]

Breakups : The Series

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Episode 1 : Katy and Ted Improvised by Katy Colloton and Ted Tremper Shot by Bobby Richards Directed and Edited by Ted Tremper _____________________________________________ Episode 2: John and Linda Starring: Andy St. Clair as John Beth Melewski as Linda Shot by: Ted … [Read more...]

Misery and Company

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Episode 1: Valentine's Day Episode 2: The Therapist Episode 3: Greg Ott Episode 4: The First Date The actors of these fine webisodes are also the writers. The good folks of Misery and Company are comprised of Second City and iO students (current and/or former), and Jo Feldman … [Read more...]

The Reckoning’s “Almost Pimps” series

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Episode 1: The Waitress Episode 2: The Scuba Suits Episode 3: The Scuba Class The The Reckoning are in open run every Tuesday night at iO Chicago at 10:30pm … [Read more...]

Webisodes: the newest trend in comedy

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The Internet has brought us many great things: viruses that exasperate but don’t kill, social networking sites which effectively eliminate the requirement to physically meet people while still referring to them as friends, and best of all: streaming videos. Comedians are making a statement on the … [Read more...]

The Galileo Players’ “Science Digest” series

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The Galileo Players are a professional sketch comedy and improv troupe that focuses on scientific themes. Tom Flanigan, Matt Hovde, and Ronnie Feldman are veterans of the Chicago comedy scene, having performed and/or directed with Second City (amongst others).  The Galileo Players have been … [Read more...]