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Posted inArts & Culture

New Film on Viola Spolin Proves Necessity is the Mother of Improv

by Janet Arvia October 16, 2021February 26, 2022

Bill Murray, Martin Short, and Key & Peele wouldn’t be the Kings of Comedy without the Mother of Improv. Unlike the stars she influenced, Viola Spolin isn’t a household name. But that may change with WTTW’s new documentary “Inventing Improv.” The Chicago Stories special explores the life and legacy of this influential figure. “The story […]

Becca Brown
Posted inChi-Town Comedy Chats

Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Becca Brown Captivates Coast-to-Coast, L.A. To Chicago

by Laurie Fanelli February 3, 2020March 7, 2022
Carly Kane - Photo by Sara Larson
Posted inChi-Town Comedy Chats

Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Carly Kane Shares Her ‘Just Do It’ Approach to Comedy

by Laurie Fanelli December 2, 2019March 7, 2022
Adrienne Brandyburg (photographed by Sara Larson)
Posted inChi-Town Comedy Chats

Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Adrienne Brandyburg – Beautiful, Powerful & Hilarious

by Laurie Fanelli November 4, 2019March 7, 2022
FemGents - Jill Valentine- chicago women's funny festival
Posted inFlog: Chicago's Feminist News Blog

Get Ready to LYAO at the 7th Annual Chicago Women’s Funny Festival

by Karen Hawkins August 22, 2018
Julia Sweeney
Posted inInterview

Interview: Julia Sweeney Speaks on Stand-up, Storytelling & SNL

by Janet Arvia May 3, 2018July 21, 2025
Onicia Muller
Posted inChi-Town Comedy Chats

Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Onicia Muller Is Chicago’s Superhero Storyteller

by Laurie Fanelli February 5, 2018March 7, 2022
Carly Heffernan of She the People
Posted inInterview

Second City Examines Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Hilariousness

by Janet Arvia February 2, 2018August 28, 2019
Kristen Toomey
Posted inColumns

Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Kristen Toomey is the Mother of All Comedians

by Laurie Fanelli July 9, 2017March 7, 2022
Feminine Gentlemen of the Chicago Women's Funny Festival
Posted inArts & Culture

Laugh Riot Fest: The 6th Annual Chicago Women’s Funny Festival Returns

by Janet Arvia May 21, 2017May 23, 2017

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