INTERVIEW: Scott Adsit and John Lutz
Hitting Your Mark in Hollywood Thanks to Aren Zolninger from Chicago Improv Productions, I was able to sneak in a few minutes to interview Scott Adsit and John Lutz before they took the stage for their "Super Secret" midnight show at Stage 773. As we were waiting for the show ahead of us to clear out, Scott, John and I stepped into a back hallway with CIP staff and a Read More
Monday, February 24th at 8:30pm UP Comedy Club is hosting a FREE showcase of local stand-ups. This showcase will serve as an audition for them to possibly get into the Montreal Just For Laughs New Faces Show later this year. Each comic will have five to six minutes to strut their stuff and fight for your laughter. Read More
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! In a community that always “has each others’ backs” we sometimes forget to say how much we value and admire one another. So in celebration of this “day of love,” I have gathered over 50 submissions naming people who are admired in this community and not one name was repeated. Thank you so much to everyone who participated. To everyone reading this post, I hope your day is filled with love and hugs. Enjoy!
Today, The Second City announced the new cast and crew for the e.t.c.’s 38th Revue.
Congratulations to returning ensemble members Carisa Barreca, Brooke Breit and Punam Patel as well as new cast members Eddie Mujica, Chris Redd and Tim Ryder. Read More
It’s finally happened. Mick Napier has started a blog and it’s loaded with advice and insight that we’ve all been waiting for. This man is an icon and artistic genius, so listen to what he has to say. Thanks Mick!
“Dead Broads Yapping,” now playing at The Public House Theatre, is an original idea that could use a few tweaks in execution. I’m always interested in shows with a new spin, but as with any creation, there are a few foundational nuts and bolts that need to be locked in place before we start adding more layers.
