Alternative
Comedy Night.
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Schadenfreude
and Funny Ha-Ha present
"Alternative Comedy Night" as part of
the Chicago Improv Festival
at Chicago's Double Door
on Wednesday, April 27,
at 9 p.m.
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WHAT
Schadenfreude in conjunction with Funny Ha-Ha will present "Alternative Comedy Night" at this year's Chicago Improv Festival. This show will feature Chicago's bourgeoning underground literary scene for a night of readings, raunch, and ribaldry. This performance will also include Chicago favorite Aaron Freeman, reprising his famous performance piece "Council Wars," a politically charged routine he created in 1983 during the days of Mayor Harold Washington.
WHEN
Wednesday, April 27, 2005, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
WHERE
Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago
INFO/TICKETS
(773) 489-3160, $8, doubledoor.com, ticketmaster.com
FEATURING
Schadenfreude, Chicago's critically acclaimed sketch-comedy ensemble, is currently in the second season of their self-titled program on Chicago Public Radio, which airs every Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Schadenfreude was the inaugural winner of the CIF's Festival Highlight Award, and has been seen on the CIF stage for the past seven years.
Funny Ha-Ha is a showcase for Chicago's emerging and established comic writers and artists. The show runs quarterly at the Hideout, and has featured performers from The Onion, National Public Radio, RedEye, and Gapers Block. The show played to sold-out audiences in 2004 and 2005, and continues to present a diverse array of talent from Chicago's underground literary-club scene.
Aaron Freeman is a Chicago standup comedian and journalist, and insists there is a difference. He is a popular commentator for NPR's All Things Considered and contributes to Chicago Public Radio's local program Eight Forty-Eight. Along with longtime friend Rob Kolson, Aaron created the long-running political stage comedy Do the White Thing. In 1983, Aaron created and performed the runaway-hit satire Council Wars, whose title became part of Chicago's political vocabulary.
Claire Zulkey, a Chicago writer and journalist, is the creator of Zulkey.com, which was named Newcity's "Best Blog of 2004." Claire also writes for Chicago Magazine and the Chicago Tribune.
John Green, a Chicago writer, is a featured contributor for National Public Radio. His new book, Looking for Alaska, is published by Dutton.
Nathan Rabin is head entertainment writer for The Onion A.V. Club.
Mark Bazer is a nationally syndicated humor columnist. His columns appear in the Chicago Tribune's RedEye edition. He has also written for GQ, WBEZ, and The Chicago Reader.
Wendy McClure is the pop-culture columnist for Bust magazine. Her first book, I'm Not the New Me, is being published by Riverhead Books in late April. She also runs the websites Poundy.com and Candyboots.com.
Kevin Guilfoile is a contributor to McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Salon, and The New Republic. His debut novel, Cast of Shadows, was released in March.
Steve Delahoyde is a Chicago comedian and filmmaker. His short films have inspired critical and audience acclaim and are a prominent fixture of Funny Ha-Ha.
NOTE: McSweeney's is not directly affiliated with this event, and has no control whatsoever over its content, quality, or drink prices.
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