Events for December 10th, 2009
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Thursday - December 10th
Theater / Theater Event
The Santaland Diaries
Theatre Building Chicago - 1225 W. Belmont Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)
Local actor Mitchell Fain recreates his role as Crumpet in this adaptation of David Sedaris' humorous and irreverent essay that details his bizarre experiences and struggle to maintain dignity as a Macy's Christmas elf.
Events / Literature Event
Janice Metzger
Women & Children First - 5233 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Andersonville)
7:30 p.m.
In celebration of Jane Addams Day, the author reads from her new biography about the Early 20th Century local activist, "What Would Jane Say?"
Theater / Comedy
The Harold
iO - 3541 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Lakeview)
Improv teams explore an audience suggestion using scenes, games and monologues. The 8 p.m. Saturday shows also feature "The Del Tones," an improv musical. The 8 p.m. Thursday shows also feature "BASH! A One-Man Musical."
Theater / Comedy
ComedySportz
ComedySportz Theatre - 929 W. Belmont Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)
Two teams of professional comedians compete in this improv show. Includes live musical accompaniment.
Theater / Comedy
Wheel of pHortune
Studio BE - 3110 N. Sheffield Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)
Audience members spin a wheel each week to determine which improv "form" the cast performs. BYOB.
Theater / Theater Event
The Mercy Seat
Profiles Theatre - 4147 N. Broadway - Chicago (Uptown)
In the Midwest premiere of a drama by Neil LaBute ("In a Dark Dark House"), a New York couple explores their relationship and the opportunities they perceive in the immediate aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy.
Theater / Theater Event
Rewind
The Side Project Theatre - 1439 W. Jarvis Ave. - Chicago (Rogers Park)
The world premiere of a semi-autobiographical drama by local playwright Laura Eason ("Sex with Strangers") about the struggles of three friends attempting to succeed in the music industry.
Theater / Theater Event
How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found
Angel Island Theater - 731 W. Sheridan Rd. - Chicago (Lakeview East)
A frazzled young ad exec runs into some hurdles when he attempts to change his identity and escape from his life.
Theater / Comedy
It's Only Rock and Roll, But I Like It
Studio BE - 3110 N. Sheffield Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)
A sketch comedy show inspired by rock 'n' roll songs. BYOB.
Theater / Comedy
Improviser! A Musical Sketch Comedy Revue
iO - 3541 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Lakeview)
An exploration of the onstage, offstage and backstage experiences of the members of an improv troupe.
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