December 2011
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Downright Upright: How To Say No →
We’ve gotten away from posting lots of theory stuff here at the ole Upstairs Gallery Tumblr, but this is really fun and will be applicable to almost any show you went out to see tonight.
improv-is-easy:
shortmikeshort:
improvnonsense:
A theory: teaching someone to say “yes” and be on board is important but straightforward.
Teaching someone how to say “no” to things that are bullshit...
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No Show @ The Upstairs Gallery Tonight: Thurs...
Maybe The Grrr are at The Playground Theater though?
WHY YES IN FACT THEY ARE!
8pm $10 / $5 for Students and always BYOB
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No Show @ The Upstairs Gallery Tonight: Weds 12/28
But our buddies The Lady Screams are playing at The Playground Theater! 8pm $10 / $5 for Students and always BYOB
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Upstairs Gallery Bulletin #34 (12/26-1/1/2012)...
We’re still not back up to full strength what with holidays and all that silly bizniz. BUT OF COURSE THERE IS STILL SICK ADVENTURE THIS FRIDAY!!! So enjoy our limited schedule THIS WEEK AT THE GALLERY:
#1 Monday 12/26 - There was no show!
#2 Time Child: Middle Pelican
Tuesday - (December 6, 13, 20, 27) -8:00pm Free! ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB Join us as we close out this run! See the...
No shows tonight 12/24 or tomorrow 12/25...........
TONIGHT Phat Beethoven & Rabbit Rabbit @ Upstairs...
Friday- (December 2, 8, 16, 23)- Late 10:00- Free (Suggested Donation, All donations at the door go to the Greater Chicago Food Depository) BYOB
A run of shows featuring specifically fun and cool and poorly marketed sketch comedy from two awesome sketch groups!
Phat Beethoven (Adam Cole, Jordan Haynes, Daniel Shar, and Samuel Stone Watters)
Rabbit Rabbit (Andrew Bentley and Chris Blake)
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No Show tonight 12/22!
PLEASE HAVE EGGNOG INSTEAD
(so many options!)
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No Show Tonight! 12/21!
FAKE OUT! Actually there is no show tonight OR tomorrow!
See you guys Friday 12/23 for Phat Beethoven & Rabbit Rabbit @ Upstairs Gallery
Watchhappynstanceimaging:
scaremoonturkey:
Jimmy Fallon expressing his hatred for the Christmas song “Santa Baby”
TONIGHT 12/19 Lucky 13 with The Hitmen and Leotard...
Monday - December 19th - 8:00pm Free! ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB
The fine folk of Lucky 13 invite you to a smashing Holiday soiree of the highest caliber! Start your festive week in proper Yuletide fashion at the Upstairs Gallery for an evening of BYOB merriment and raucous comedic rejoicing!!
Accompanying us through this briskly warm winter wonderland are the joyous lads; The Hitmen, as...
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Upstairs Gallery Bulletin #33 (12/19-12/25) "ITS...
A bit of a not full lineup this week, BECAUSE ITS XMAS SO SOON! Stop by and check some fun out! THIS WEEK AT THE GALLERY:
#1 Lucky 13 with The Hitmen and Leotard Foundation Monday - December 19th - 8:00pm Free! ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB
The fine folk of Lucky 13 invite you to a smashing Holiday soiree of the highest caliber! Start your festive week in proper Yuletide fashion at the Upstairs...
TONIGHT SOLID GOLD DUETS!
Saturday- December 17th-8:00pm Free! ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB
David Montgomery and Nathan Sherman IMPROVISE.
Featuring improv from:
Cop Squad
98.6
Another team!
Check out our Saturday Fun!
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VOTE!
cubebros:
Last minute push for KLASEK
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Time Out Chicago's: The year in comedy →
Lots of awesome shout outs in this thing.
Props to KC Redheart and The Playgrounds “Out of Character” for their respective mentions!
Of the many indie improv shows I caught this year, my favorite was the spirited debut performance of a new form called Process by Playground member team K.C. Redheart. Process lampooned community theater by taking an audience suggestion and turning...
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Watchcubebros:
Vote Mike!
Easiest choice i ever had to make.
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TONIGHT 12/13 Time Child:Middle Pelican
Tuesday - (December 6, 13, 20 ,27) -8:00pm Free! ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB Walt Delaney and John O’Toole have a history of combining the names of the two groups performing in their runs. This run is no different! Tuesdays in December do them the honor of coming out to see the improv 1-2 punch of Middle Child and Time Pelican. Featuring new special guest groups kicking you in the comedy...
Props to our Girl Ever Mainard for the shout out... →
Yes!
buy louis ck live at beacon theater. it is only... →
The whole Gallery crew watched it Saurday night during our monthly gallery meeting. Best $5 I spent on something in a long time.
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Tonight! Story Night: December
Monday - December 12th - 8:00pm Free! ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB
Get up, tell a story. That’s all you have to do. All true stories, 4-9 minutes. Use the theme however you want. We’re all going to sit around and enjoy it and laugh and cry.
Like hearing stories? You should come to this.
Got a story? You should come to this.
DECEMBER’S THEME: FAMILY
Featured Storytellers:
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Watchcomedynerdsunited:
Hannibal Buress on Apple Juice
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Upstairs Gallery Bulletin #32 (12/12-12/18)...
FA LA LA LA FA LA LA LA FA LA LA LA. Week got an Xmas tree! Bring an ornament! Put it on! THIS WEEK AT THE GALLERY:
#1 Story Night: December Monday - December 12th - 8:00pm Free! ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB
Get up, tell a story. That’s all you have to do. All true stories, 4-9 minutes. Use the theme however you want. We’re all going to sit around and enjoy it and laugh and...
NO SHOWS TONIGHT
But we did just put up the xmas tree. HOLIDAY FUN!
Phat Beethoven & Rabbit Rabbit @ Upstairs Gallery ...
Friday- (December 2, 8, 16, 23)- Late 10:30 - Free ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB A run of shows featuring specifically fun and cool and poorly marketed sketch comedy from two awesome sketch groups!
Phat Beethoven (Adam Cole, Jordan Haynes, Daniel Shar, and Samuel Stone Watters)
Rabbit Rabbit (Andrew Bentley and Chris Blake)
They’ll be joined this week by the nicest improv team you know,...