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Monday, October 17th, 2011Rainbow Deli. Dechantelle
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011See Rainbow Deli perform LIVE at the Chemically Imbalanced Theater Saturday nights at 10:30pm in our Comedy Showcase.
If a Shoe Drops in a Forest and No one hears it…
Wednesday, August 15th, 2007
So we are about two weeks away from our Technical Rehearsals for “The Book of Liz” and so far the show process has been flawless. So far we have pre-sold 182 tickets for the run (being three weeks out that is a very big deal), We have sold lots of playbill ads, and we have gotten some awesome sponsors for the show. My production staff has been amazing, and the cast is outstanding. I have been waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Yesterday was our first hiccup in the process and I thought I would share it with our blog readers. The Amazing and Talented Suzanne Sole originally cast to play the role of Oxana in our production called me with news yesterday. She was cast in the National Tour of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and will have to drop the show. Now there is NO WAY she should turn this job down. It is big money and a wonderful opportunity that only most of us dream about getting. Of course I have many feelings about this. 1. How totally awesome is it that CIC is attracting this level of talent to audition and be in our shows. 2. Why or Why don’t we have money so we could keep such wonderful and talented people. 3. Why or Why can’t I come up with a stronger Kool Aid Recipe.
The upside is we have had an understudy in place for every role for just such a situation (partly because I know I can’t ask the world of people when they are doing this for free and shear love, part of it is cause so far we have not done a show where an understudy did not go in). And her understudy is awesome. (Wow if I say awesome or totally one more time I will have to shoot myself in the face). And a company member is going to step into the understudy position, (another amazing performer BTW). So as far as talent goes I am covered. And we are far enough out right now that we can recover nicely.
Of course Suzanne is on the poster, in the Press Pictures, and on our Youtube Teaser. But it is just the little part we get to keep of her from this production. She is already missed and I am blessed to ever have crossed her path.
Our Video can be seen here:
It was filmed by the Amazing and Talented Matt Hendricks. I can’t believe how lucky I am to be surrounded by such talent.
Los Gatos Del Muerte (Cats of Death)
Wednesday, July 18th, 2007By Jay Gish
Hitler n’ friends reincarnated as housecats. A comedy.
Only two weeks left before Summer Break!
Friday, May 18th, 2007You may not know that CIC takes June, July, and Aug off from doing our normal shows at the Cornservatory. We usually take this time to be with our families, tour to Comedy Festivals, and perform at other venues and with other companies.
Well it is not too late to see us in our home space before our break. We have two Saturday’s left in our Season.
This Saturday at 10pm is
Basic 8
96 Decibels
The Weave
Hosted by Vanessa Bayer
Don’t forget all shows at the Cornservatory (4210 N Lincoln) are BYOB!
Below is a video of the improv set from 96 Decibels at this past years Snubfest:
Skitzobill at Snubfest
Thursday, May 10th, 2007
Skitzobill has recently been released from a mental hospital. He most certainly has not been cured. (On that, everyone is in agreement!) Watch his performance at Snubfest.
The finest schizophrenic comedian working today. Skitzobill is a joke machine, spitting out punchlines at the speed of, well, schizophrenia. When he’s not wowing crowds in his native Cleveland, Skitzobill can be heard on the Opie & Anthony show and at festivals like Snubfest, where we caught his act. Skitzo spends his night doing comedy and his days stalking people. As he says on the back of one of his t-shirts “My love for you is stronger than any restraining order.”
You need to watch him, because chances are, he’s watching you.
Tony Sam at Snubfest
Tuesday, April 10th, 2007
The Unconventionally Handsome Tony Sam talks like a Pirate, angers Cheez-Whiz, and challenges the Burger King to a Duel at Snubfest.
Tony Sam is a Comedian, a Writer, a Producer, and a Terrific Lover. That’s right, Tony is a Chicago comedian who has quickly become recognized as one of the city’s most creative and funniest performers. (Just ask him.) Hailing originally from the Chicagoland area, he lived in south Florida while going to college, and spent half a year living in the Cayman Islands working as the curator of a small aquarium. He returned to Florida and realized his life dream one morning on a beach while working with sea turtles. It did not involve sea turtles. Shortly after, he quit his job, loaded up his pick-up truck and decided to come back home to Chicago and pursue his dream. Tony has wanted nothing more in this life, than the opportunity to make people laugh. Well, a laser arm or a Genie would be pretty cool too. I mean… right? Anywho…
“Tony combines his unique life experiences with his creative imagination, and playful nature that not only endears him to the audience but delivers huge laughs as well. He delivers his jokes and comical stories in his own crazy way, with subject matter ranging from his eccentric grandmother to his fear of bees. Quirky and extremely likeable, his childlike charm will quickly get you on his side, and his material will make you want to stay there permanently. “
