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
It’s A Wonderful Pro-Life is the darkest satirical holiday show I’ve seen so far. However, while this show may not give you the “Whoville” holiday spirit uplift, it does a wonderful job of exploring deeper life themes while still managing to find a happy ending.
Today it was officially released that Second City’s Mainstage cast member, Kate Rich, will be joining SNL as a writer. A big congratulations to Katie as this is a much deserved position! To read more about Katie, check out “9 Major Players in Chicago Comedy to Watch Out For in 2013.”
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 all throughout the world. Read More
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 to say, they put up a great show week after week and this Sunday is their final competition. I got the inside scoop from Jonathan Pitts and a few words from the three teams in this Sunday’s Finals: Dads of Anarchy, Balt & Co and reigning champs, d’Hôtél Winñetkå. Read More
Photo credit: Jeff Romley for 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.
