Slim Love Finds Fame If you haven’t already heard about the rapid rise of fame for the @WeFoughtAbout Twitter handle, you’re probably the only one. Chicago improvisers Alan Linic and Claire Meyer have been dating since March and decided to start a Twitter handle to document some of the everyday things that triggered disputes in their relationship. Last week, NYMAG got wind of this project, published a piece and it spread like viral wildfire. We’re talking coast to coast and … →
INTERVIEW: @WeFoughtAbout with Alan Linic & Claire Meyer
November 15, 2013
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Chicago Improv League Finals @ ComedySportz
November 15, 2013
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The Final Countdown On Sunday nights, 9 teams comprised of 65 experienced, budding improvisers can be found battling one another at ComedySportz in the second season of what we like to call the Chicago Improv League (CIL). It is part of Chicago Improv Productions (CIP), the labor of love and brainchild of Executive Producer Jonathan Pitts. These players are selected from graduates of national college improv teams that were involved with College Improv Tournament (CIT) during their undergrad experience. Needless … →
INTERVIEW: Jake, Amir and Streeter from CollegeHumor
November 13, 2013
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A Little Insight into CollegeHumor CollegeHumor.com is no laughing matter. Ok, well maybe it is, but that’s the whole point. Not only is this site filled with laughs, some of the gentlemen behind the laughs are hitting the road and making their way to Chicago’s UP Comedy Club next week. Check out a few things they have to say about the tour and their favorite spots in Chicago.
REVIEW: One, Two, Many @ Studio BE
Brilliant Multiplicity. One, Two, Many leaves everything to chance and nothing untapped by the imagination. This two-man sketch show is smart, physical, original and always surprising. Alan Linic and Adam Archer pour their souls into this production with such grace and humility it’ll leave you wanting to come back again.
NEWS: The Annoyance Raises Funds for New Home
November 5, 2013
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A True Community Effort I’ve said for the last two years how much love and support there is in this Chicago comedy community and today it was proven true. Today, The Annoyance Theatre met their goal of $50,000 for their Kickstarter campaign to raise the funds for their new theatre. Second City CEO, Andrew Alexander, will be matching the entire $50,000 in support of this new theatre. What an incredible community effort. Over 500 contributors, over $50,000 in just over … →
