Forum: Chicago

Can't believe I'm just now hearing about this: http://www.comedyartsfesttc.org/

We're baaaaaaaack! Two new venues! Great new website! Lots of exclamation points! Please help spread the word! Thank you very much for supporting live and local STAND-UP comedy! ComediansYouShouldKnow.com facebook.com/ComediansYouShouldKnow ComediansYouShouldKnow@gmail.com Comedians...

AUDITIONS FOR MUSICAL COMEDY I know this doesn't fit the profile of the typical ASTer, but I thought I'd post the info just in case. Male comedic actors wanted for one act musical: “Connect Four,” a comedic play with music! MUST have strong singing voice and ability to harmonize....

----------- Paul Thomas will be teaching a 6-week solo sketch class on Saturdays at The Playground beginning February 20. If you are interested, the details are here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/97640 -----------------------

<center><img src="http://thelincolnlodge.com/images/mainpic.jpg"></center> On Thursday, January 14th & Friday, January 15th, I will be celebrating my 23rd birthday by hosting an amazing show with my favorite comedians of the past year at The Lincoln Lodge! Thursday: Ethan Peldo Aaron Weaver ...

pssst... hey kid, I know you feel like nobody wants you around, like no one stinkin' gives a care. You feel like a freak, a weirdo, a jazzer, some kinda goofy-foot. You are not alone: Carpeted Afterhours is LITERALLY the hit new show that they're saying is like the fertile crescent of...

ComedySportz Level 101 classes are on sale on Groupon for ONLY $75!! The deal lasts until midnight, and you won't find a better deal than this! If you purchase the groupon for the class, you have up to a year to redeem it. Check it out: ...

Riot Comedy: Bringing Jokes to the People, One Thursday Night at a Time. January 7, 2010 C.J Toledano hosts Drew Michael Nick Sun Bob Palos Lauren Vino

ComedySportz Training Center - Term 1 Classes: Our next session begins this coming Sunday January 10th and ends on February 21st with a Student Show on the ComedySportz stage. That's 6 weeks of instruction. The Student Show and all classes are held at the ComedySportz Theater, 929 W....

LOLA BALATRO Chicago Sketchfest Thursday January 14th 8pm. Theatre Building 1225 W. Belmont w/Margolis & Reisman "It’s surprising to hear the three bad-ass looking dudes from Lola Balatro harmonizing to melodic acoustic-guitar arrangements on their self-titled debut. Even more surprising is...

Want to pay the bills as an improvisor? Having short-form chops can give you the skills to get paid! January 4th! 7-10PM at ComedySportz (929 W. Belmont) Only $45 (Plus - As a Bonus, if you enroll in a class for Term 1, we'll discount the workshop fee from your tuition - basically giving...

Tim & Eric are in Chicago according to both their twitter pages. Anyone know what's up? I'd definitely go see them if they're doing a gig. https://twitter.com/timheidecker https://twitter.com/ericwareheim

Hey gang... got a ticket you can have for free for Pardo tomorrow (you got to cover your 2 item min, tho). PM if interested.

ComedySportz Training Center - Term 1 Classes <hr style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31); background-color: rgb(31, 31, 31);" size="1"> <!-- / icon and title --> <!-- message --> Our next session begins Sunday January...

I'm going to do a show on Saturday, December 26th at The Lakeshore in Chicago. If you're in town, and need a break from your family, or have no family or no one who cares whether you live or die, and you're watching the snow falling in the darkness and thinking the universe is a machine designed...

Everything Is Terrible is gonna be at the Hungry Brain this Monday December 28th. Who's going?

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Hey writer/performers- I'll be giving a free workshop on solo sketch/comic monologues on Saturday January 23 from 1-4 pm at the Playground. First 10 people to email are in. pt bigheadpaul.com You'll be asked to come in with a piece or two. Dip a toe in the water! (or something like that...) ...

This will be awesome. I'm excited as balls. ---- Lakeshore Theater is proud to present the one and only Mega-Comic Robert L Hines, fresh from his breakout viral video sensation playing Toby Jones in "Jones Big Ass Truck Rental and Storage." This video has received over 500,000 views in the...

Check the show out at the Lincoln Lodge tonight! You'll also get to see Beth Stelling, Brian Babylon, Sasha and the Noob, Carrie Callahan, CJ Toledano, Ken Barnard, Chad Briggs, CJ Sullivan, Danny Kallas, Mike Sheehan, Paul Thomas, and Bill Cruz. But also me! Please help me out! These shows can be...

http://secondcity.com/news.php?id=1186 Friday, December 11th, 2009 <TABLE style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" cellSpacing=15 width=575><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD width=100>7:00 & 10:00pm:</TD><TD>LIVE PERFORMANCE: "The SCTV Cast Reunion" - Starring Joe Flaherty,...

If you've been in a creative rut, and/or you lack written material, this solo comedy class will get you in gear. It's also a great jumpstart if you're thinking about doing a solo show. Taught by all-around comedian Paul Thomas, the class focuses on crafting structurally sound scenes, creating...

Hey guys! It's a show I'm doing- come see! "The Elegance Deficit presents: 'The Best of Times in the Worst of Times.' Come out to see original sketch material written by poor people trying to cope in the current economy. The 'Best of Times in the Worst of Times' examines the current recession...

Hey guys, I'm making my debut at ChUC this Tuesday and would love to see some ASTers there. It's at the Beat Kitchen at 9:30, I'm sure you all know all this. Also performing: Dan Polydoris Prescott Tolk CJ Sullivan Paul Thomas and Rudy Ascott

Hello Chicago - Lady Parts comedy is a new sketch troupe based here in the city. We're doing monthly shows at Joone Studios as well as putting content online. Check out our facebook page (facebook.com/ladypartscomedy) and become a fan to see the latest video as well as info on the next live...

I guess Tompkins made some commitment to return to Chicago provided that a certain amount of fans show interest. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=166072555641&ref=search&sid=67602126.323328358..1 He's supposedly made good on this before, I think it's safe to assume he'll do it again.

Just thought I'd split this from the Open Mic thread. So, Kevin, what do you do at CAN TV? Are you going to hook us all up with shows or what?

Come see sketch super group Big Dog Eat Child, Matt Griffo, Vaudizilla's Wham Bam Pam and Siren Jinx throw down space style at the LT. Friday November 20th at Midnight. $10 See our bump! <object height="340" width="560">

Riot Comedy: Bringing Jokes to the People, One Thursday Night at a Time. Thursday November 12th: Bill Cruz hosts Brian Bowden Emily Lake Liza Treyger Danny Kallas(Snubfest Winner) Sean Flannery(just hosted for Dave Attell)

Check out the debut of "The Butthead Presents" a monthly stand-up showcase on the first Friday of every month at the new De Maat Studio Theater at Second City at 10:30pm! Hosted by me, C.J. Toledano, The Butthead. This month I present... Mike Sheehan (Comedians You Should Know) Aaron Weaver...

Our next session begins Sunday November 8th and ends on December 20th. SPECIAL AST DISCOUNT: MENTION THAT YOU SAW THIS AD ON AST AND RECEIVE $50 OFF LEVEL 101 OR 202, AND $25 OFF LEVEL 303 OR 505!! Please note: The Training Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on November...

Actress/writer Julia Sweeney will be an interview guest on the talk show hosted by Mark Bazer at The Hideout called The Interview Show. Julia Sweeney will be a guest on November 6. The show is from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. It's $5. Other guests on Nov. 6 include: fashion designer Maria Pinto...

http://chicago.ioimprov.com/io/shows/157 The last one of these was fun, right? I missed the last one and will have to miss this one too.

Our next session begins Sunday November 8th and ends on December 20th. Please note: The Training Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on November 29th. Also, due to the Holiday performance schedule, your class might meet on a special time December 20th. Student performances are...

Improv. group Name Pending* is seeking a stand-up to perform with them on November 5 at Town Hall Pub at 3340 N Halsted St. The show is approximately an hour and half. We're looking for someone to do about 10-15 minutes of stand-up at about the half-way point of the show. There's no pay but there...

On November 19th at Molly Malone's Irish Pub in Forest Park, I will be holding a benefit for Ronald McDonald House Charities. The event will consist of local comedic talent from around Chicagoland, and I am looking for comics who will be willing to perform. Venue The event will be held in a...

9 pm sharp. It'll be a show. Lola Balatro is first of four bands. ASTers - email me at pt@bigheadpaul.com for comps. It's only a $5 ticket, but that'll get you an extra beer in the gullet. Plus it's a music venue, not comedy, and LB needs to remind common folk it can play with them "real"...

CHICAGO SKETCH COMEDY FESTIVAL TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR 2010 1 WEEK LEFT TO APPLY SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH OCT 15 Lukaba Productions' Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival is now accepting applications for their 9th Annual festival. The producers are seeking local, national and...

Come see Big Dog Eat Child- the creators of Jones' Big Ass Truck Rental- LIVE with Rick Overton and Wham Bam Pam. Friday October 2nd at midnight. $20! <object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/G-g88oIrBog&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param...

<p><center><img src="http://www.thelincolnlodge.com/images/seasonopenerfp.jpg"></center></p><p><center><img src="http://www.thelincolnlodge.com/images/lodgecrowd.jpg"></p></center> On October 1st The Lincoln Lodge - the nation's longest running independent comedy showcase - returns for it's...