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What if They Held a Peace Rally and Nobody Came?

What if They Held a Peace Rally and Nobody Came? is the delightful sketch show I’m directing as part of Joe Janes’ 365 Sketches Project.  All 365 sketches are being produced right here in Chicago in June.  Pretty exciting stuff, if you ask me.  Please come check out any or all of the different 26…

Improvising is…

Improvising isn’t about pulling something out of your ass.  It’s about pulling something out of your heart.  The audience knows the difference.  And they’d prefer not to watch something that smells like ass.

Countdown to LAFF!

I am exactly one week away from my departure to Austin, Texas.  It will be my first time performing The Good, the Bad, and the Monkey since the show’s 2009 run here in Chicago.  It was refreshing (and comforting) to discover how much of the show I remember.  I suppose I should remember it….after all,…

The monkeys have left without me! Help!

My monkeys have left without me to tour The Good, the Bad, and the Monkey!  Can you help me raise money so that I can go on tour with them?  Monkeys fly for free.  But humans don’t. Please make a donation for any amount to help me take The Good, the Bad, and the Monkey…

But doesn’t a little wine make it a BETTER Friday?

Today, I was walking down Milwaukee enjoying the beautiful weather–and a vegan chocolate chip ice cream cone–yum!  I moseyed past lots of other Chicagoans enjoying this day in their own ways…  Some were walking their dogs or chit-chatting with friends (or even strangers) on the corner, while many were sitting at tables on the sidewalks…

What is my brain trying to tell me?

My dreams are usually pretty vivid.  For a long time, I kept a dream journal.  But I just lost the discipline after awhile.  (And some of my entries were so illegible, I couldn’t even make out what happened.)  I don’t write down my dreams nearly as often as I used to–but every once in a…

Keepin’ It Real! ~ This master class is being offered again!

To receive the $10 discount for this workshop, simply register and pay securely by clicking here. Keepin’ It Real! Master Class Sunday, April 25 4:00-7:00 pm Cornelia Arts Building, Studio B 1800 W. Cornelia Right near the Paulina and Addison brown-line stops $40 per person, $30 in advance. To register/pay for this workshop please click…

365 Sketches ~ AUDITIONS!

My friend and colleague, Mr. Joe Janes had this crazy idea where he’d write a sketch a day for 365 days.  Well, he did it!  I’m happy to be one of the directors for this project.  Each director has two weeks worth of sketches and will have one performance each.  All of the shows will…

Funprov!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Funprov is an improv-based workshop for those with little to no improv experience. Funprov! Cornelia Arts Building 1800 w. cornelia Chicago, IL Event Dates: March 13, 2010 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Click here for the Event Page Looking for a new way to have a little fun with your friends, or…