Whitney Cummings, Movember 2016, a Chicago punk documentary, and more happenings from November 25-27
Tag: Chicago improv
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Before their sitcom premieres, see the Katydids this weekend at Improv Fest
TV Land is about to launch the Chicago-bred improv troupe’s show Teachers.
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Reader’s Agenda Fri 3/7: Charlie Murphy, Comedy March Madnezz Tournament, and Monster Nite Out
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, March 7
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Dave Chappelle—no, Carlos Mencia at the Improv
Think of Carlos Mencia as the Latino Dave Chappelle. A brash, confrontational, and unapologetic lover of free speech, he likes making his audience squirm. That’s the point of democracy, isn’t it? Honduras-born Mencia—who gained a broad following with his Comedy Central show, Mind of Mencia—uses his immigrant perspective to offer minority observations on American culture, […]
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Hyde Park & Kenwood Issue: The Cradle of Chicago-Style Theater
Both Chicago improv and the off-Loop theater movement have their roots in Hyde Park. Sheldon Patinkin was there.