The iO Theater

Description

iO, or iO Chicago, is an improv theater and training center in central Chicago, with a former branch in Los Angeles called iO West. The theater teaches and hosts performances of improvisational comedy. It was founded in 1981 by Del Close and Charna Halpern. Address: 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 6PM Sunday6PM–2AMMonday6PM–2AMTuesday6PM–2AMWednesday6PM–2AMThursday6PM–2AMFriday6PM–2AMSaturday6PM–3AMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Founded: 1981 Phone: (312) 929-2401 Products and Services: ioimprov.com: : : : : Website: : Place name: Category: Website: http://www.ioimprov.com/ Category: Comedy club Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.

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The iO Theater Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Brendan Scannell Brendan Scannell Los Angeles, California Details
Brendan Scannell's The iO Theater Experience May 2012 - Present
Job Personal Assistant, Actor, Improviser
Industry Entertainment
Experience
InVoice Productions   June 2013 - Present
The iO Theater   May 2012 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, Facebook, Acting, Web Design, HTML, CSS, Improvisational Comedy, Creative Writing, WordPress, QuickBooks, UltraTax, Production Budgeting, Public Speaking, Improvisation, Comedy

Education
Northwestern University   2009 — 2013
B.S. Communications, B.A. English, Theatre, English

Northwestern University

Henry Riggs Henry Riggs Charleston, South Carolina Details
Henry Riggs's The iO Theater Experience December 2011 - September 2014
Job Writer/Performer at Nameless Numberhead
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Nameless Numberhead   September 2014 - Present
Coastal Talent  October 2014 - Present
Theatre 99   August 2003 - Present
The New Colony  March 2009 - Present
The iO Theater   December 2011 - September 2014
Marbles: The Brain Store  June 2011 - September 2014
Steppenwolf Theatre Company  August 2008 - May 2011

Skills
Marketing, Acting, Marketing Communications, Improvisation, Theatre, Music, Music Production, Musical Theatre, Writing, Directing, Entertainment, Publicity, Creative Writing, Stage, Event Management, Social Networking, Social Media, Event Planning

Education
College of Charleston   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater

iO Chicago   2008 — 2011
Long Form Improvisation

Annoyance Theatre   2009 — 2012
Improvisation

Steppenwolf Theatre   2010 — 2011
Marketing

Julian Freed-Brown Julian Freed-Brown Chicago, Illinois Details
Julian Freed-Brown's The iO Theater Experience 2014 - 2015
Job PhD Student at The University of Chicago
Industry
Experience
The University of Chicago  July 2010 - Present
University of Chicago Booth School of Business  January 2015 - April 2015
The iO Theater   2014 - 2015
University of Chicago  2013 - 2015
California Institute of Technology  June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Mathematica, Physics, Fluid Mechanics, Matlab, Mathematics, LaTeX, Analysis, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Mathematical Modeling, COMSOL, Fluid Dynamics, Continuum Mechanics, Elasticity, Keynote, Public Speaking, Simulations, Python, Teaching, Research

Education
University of Chicago   2010 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Physics

Harvey Mudd College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physics and Mathematics, 3.8/4.0

Spencer D Blair Spencer D Blair Chicago, Illinois Details
Spencer D Blair's The iO Theater Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Marketing Strategist
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Chicago a cappella  July 2015 - Present
The iO Theater   April 2015 - Present
Northwestern Settlement  March 2015 - July 2015
Adventure Stage Chicago  January 2015 - July 2015
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater  January 2014 - August 2014
O'Leary and Partners  October 2012 - January 2014
The Imagination Machine   September 2012 - January 2014
Improvceivable!   September 2011 - May 2013
South Coast Repertory  May 2012 - October 2012
Improv Shmimprov   January 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Social Networking, New Media Strategy, Public Relations, Analytics, Metrics, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Blogging, Creative Writing, English, Corporate Blogging, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, SEO, Marketing Communications, Community Engagement, Community Development, Audience Development, Customer Engagement, Collaboration, Teamwork, Leadership, Teaching, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Performing Arts, Acting, Singing, Musical Theatre, Improvisation, Improvisational Comedy, Comedy, Theatre, Research, Music, Facebook, Publicity, Tessitura, Arts Administration

Education
Concordia University Irvine   2007 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Theatre, emphasis in Acting/Directing

Concordia University Irvine   2007 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, emphasis in Marketing

Zach Dimond Zach Dimond Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Zach Dimond's The iO Theater Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Staff Writer at Media Snobs
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
The iO Theater   August 2014 - Present
Media Snobs   August 2013 - April 2014
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club  July 2013 - April 2014
Minnetonka Public Schools  August 2012 - June 2013
Fox Sports North  April 2010 - August 2010
GameDay Sports Media & Marketing   May 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Magazines, Spanish, Content Writing, Lesson Planning, Proofreading, Advertising, Interviews, Editing, Copy Editing

Education
St. John's University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature & Writing

Jessica Hines Jessica Hines Louisville, Kentucky Details
Jessica Hines's The iO Theater Experience September 2011 - December 2011
Job Project Coordinator for Accuserv/Restaurant Supply Chain SolutionsFacilities Connection
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Accuserv   April 2015 - Present
Hearst WLKY-TV   December 2014 - April 2015
Sonar Entertainment  September 2014 - December 2014
The Glenville Stops   April 2014 - July 2014
Boston University  September 2013 - June 2014
Self-Employed  December 2009 - August 2013
Hanover College  September 2010 - May 2013
The iO Theater   September 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Television Development, Television Research, Pitching Stories, Scriptwriting, Script Coverage, Script Analysis, Screenwriting, Creative Writing, Editing, Public Speaking, Social Media, Film Criticism, Video Production, Video Editing, Rhetorical Analysis, Interpersonal..., Visual Communication, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Avid Media Composer, Improvisational Comedy, Sketch Comedy, Press Releases, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Management

Education
Boston University   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Television

Hanover College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication

Assumption High School

Assumption High School

Mary Catherine Curran Mary Catherine Curran Greater Chicago Area Details
Mary Catherine Curran's The iO Theater Experience May 2012 - Present
Job Performer at The iO Theater
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
The iO Theater   May 2012 - Present
Me  October 2009 - Present
The Second City  November 2013 - March 2014
Lipman Hearne  May 2013 - November 2013
Snarfs Sandwich Shop   December 2011 - January 2013
The Second City  March 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Acting, Theatre, Training, Creative Writing, Comedy, Shakespeare, Social Media, Account Management, Research

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater

Dillon Diatlo Dillon Diatlo Chicago, Illinois Details
Dillon Diatlo's The iO Theater Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Digital Content Specialist at Social Media Beast
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Social Media Beast  September 2014 - Present
The iO Theater   March 2014 - Present
Steel City Improv Theater   October 2011 - Present
Community Elf  February 2013 - August 2014
Social Media Beast  2014 - 2014
The University of Pittsburgh  August 2008 - December 2012
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre  May 2012 - August 2012
CBS Television Studios  September 2010 - January 2011
Mandate Pictures  June 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Creative Writing, Theatre, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Improvisational Comedy, Blogging, Editing, Facebook, Social Networking, Video Production, Event Planning

Education
University of Pittsburgh   2008 — 2012
Creative Writing

Dave Asher Dave Asher Chicago, Illinois Details
Dave Asher's The iO Theater Experience January 2007 - Present
Job Producer at Melody Nife Inc.
Industry Entertainment
Experience
The iO Theater   January 2007 - Present
Melody Nife   October 2002 - Present
Child's Play Touring Theatre  January 2005 - December 2006
The Second City  September 2004 - November 2004
Boom Chicago  June 1999 - January 2004
The iO Theater   July 1996 - June 1999

Skills
Piano Playing, Piano Education, Music Production, Singing, Teaching, Songwriting, Improvisation, Improvisational Comedy, Studio Recording, Musical Improvisation, Theatre

Education
Northwestern University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Drama

Alyssa Wilden Alyssa Wilden Chicago, Illinois Details
Alyssa Wilden's The iO Theater Experience December 2014 - July 2015
Job Creative Services Coordinator at FCB Global
Industry Human Resources
Experience
FCB Global  August 2015 - Present
Advantage xPO  September 2014 - August 2015
Source Festival  March 2015 - July 2015
The iO Theater   December 2014 - July 2015
St. Barnabas Health System  May 2014 - October 2014
Roscoe's Recess   May 2014 - September 2014
Source Festival  April 2014 - July 2014
Walton-Thomas International  October 2013 - May 2014
TRAK Services  February 2014 - April 2014
Washington Improv Theater  September 2013 - March 2014

Skills
Microsoft Office, Tumblr, Twitter, Ovation, iContact, Custom Facebook Pages, Facebook Fan Page..., Personality, Customer Oriented, Customer Retention, Composing Press Releases, Event Planning, iTunes, iCal, iMovie, YouTube, Creativity, Humor, Social Media

Education
American University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies and Musical Theatre

Pine-Richland High School   2005 — 2009
High School Diploma

Lillian Winkworth Lillian Winkworth Chicago, Illinois Details
Lillian Winkworth's The iO Theater Experience May 2013 - November 2014
Job Actor, Improviser, Writer, & Customer Service Specialist
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Apple Store  December 2014 - Present
Chicago Athletic Club  September 2014 - Present
Athenaeum Theater   January 2014 - December 2014
The iO Theater   May 2013 - November 2014
A Red Orchid Theatre  July 2013 - June 2014
ImprovBoston  March 2013 - May 2013
Emerson Stage  September 2012 - December 2012
The Colbert Report  May 2012 - August 2012
Circle X Theatre Co.   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Final Draft, Final Cut Pro, Producing, Editing, Microsoft Office, Writing, Proposal Writing, Donor Management, Donor Engagement, Donor Development, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Front Office, Receptionist Duties, Barista Training, Bartending, iMovie, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Blogging, Social Media Consulting, Social Media Advertising, Graphic Design, Subscription Sales, Subscription, House Management, Sales Promotion, Promotional, Acting, Theatre, Comedy, Drama, Performing Arts, Improvisational Comedy

Education
Emerson College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Theatre Studies with an Emphasis in Performance and Playwriting

Isabella Alonso Isabella Alonso Chicago, Illinois Details
Isabella Alonso's The iO Theater Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Actor + Theatre Educator
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
The iO Theater   August 2014 - Present
UrbanSitter  August 2014 - Present
Harbor Point   September 2014 - March 2015
The Second City  August 2014 - September 2014
Kieu's Inc.   August 2008 - August 2014
Lawrence Arts Center  June 2014 - July 2014
Lawrence Arts Center  May 2014 - July 2014
Lawrence Arts Center  June 2014 - June 2014
Manhattan Parks and Recreaction   May 2004 - August 2013
Kansas State University - Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance   August 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Acting, Improvisation, Children's Theatre, Teaching, Leadership, Teaching Children, Conflict Management, Team Management, Voice Acting, Storytelling, Dialects, Costume Design, Wardrobe, Sewing, Stage Management, Basic Scene Shop Skills, Sales Management, Customer Service, Merchandising, Lesson Planning, Community Building, Relationship Development, Empathy, Interpersonal Skill, Childcare, Coaching, Public Speaking, Social Media, Proficiency in..., Web Design Basics..., Theatre, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Musical Theatre, PowerPoint

Education
Kansas State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Theatre

Florida State University London Study Centre   2013 — 2013
Study Abroad, Theatre/Film Studies

The Second City Training Center
Improvisation and Sketch Comedy

iO Chicago Theatre
Improvisation

Pat Dwyer Pat Dwyer Chicago, Illinois Details
Pat Dwyer's The iO Theater Experience March 2007 - May 2009
Job Creative Director, Writer, Producer, Director
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Sharktapuppy   February 2012 - Present
ComedySportz Chicago  March 2007 - Present
Optimus  February 2012 - August 2014
Dave and Co.   December 2012 - February 2014
Groupon  March 2010 - February 2012
The Second City  2004 - 2010
InteractOne   November 2008 - July 2009
The iO Theater   March 2007 - May 2009
The Opportunities Group  June 2006 - November 2008
Mission Improvable   2005 - 2007

Skills
Improvisational Comedy, Theatre, Creative Writing, Entertainment, Public Speaking, Event Management, Social Media, Comedy, Online Marketing, Marketing, Sketch Comedy, Voice Acting, Customer Service, Editing, Creative Direction, Leadership, Television, Improvisation, Film Production, Film, Facebook, Physical Comedy, Video Production, Commercials, Event Planning, Short Films, Stage Direction, Management, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Screenwriting, Email Marketing, Acting, Voice Over, Commercial Directing, Online Advertising, Advertising, Sales, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Word, Public Relations, Media, Creative Strategy, Creative Writer, Creative Services

Education
The Ohio State University   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Nathaniel Gold Nathaniel Gold Chicago, Illinois Details
Nathaniel Gold's The iO Theater Experience March 2012 - Present
Job Server at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The iO Theater   March 2012 - Present
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts  September 2010 - December 2014
The Second City Training Center  November 2010 - December 2011

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Editing, Scriptwriting, Customer Service, Organization Skills, Time Management

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Telecommunications

Leandro Benzaquin Leandro Benzaquin Chicago, Illinois Details
Leandro Benzaquin's The iO Theater Experience January 2014 - January 2015
Job Writer | Educator: Technology, Art, Writing | Communications Specialist
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Chicago Magic Lounge   January 2015 - Present
Freelance  February 2014 - Present
Derby Academy  June 2008 - Present
The iO Theater   January 2014 - January 2015
Dollop Coffee Co   January 2014 - December 2014
Next Theater   September 2013 - January 2014
Huntington Theatre Company  February 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Information Technology..., Copy Editing, Technical Support, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Teaching Writing, Tutoring, Video Editing, Video Production, Windows & Mac operating..., Customer Service, Android, Teaching Reading, Ushering, Ticketing, Custom Facebook Pages, TIPS Certified, iOS, Bartending, Facebook, Improvisation, Film Production, Playwriting, Social Media, Blogging, Editing

Education
Emerson College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Writing, Literature & Publishing

Norwell High School   2005 — 2009
GED

Alisa Rosenthal Alisa Rosenthal Chicago, Illinois Details
Alisa Rosenthal's The iO Theater Experience April 2014 - November 2014
Job Performer, Teaching Artist, Manager
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Old Town School of Folk Music  August 2014 - Present
Freelance  2005 - Present
Self-employed  2009 - Present
Tuan H. Bui, Photographer   September 2014 - Present
The iO Theater   April 2014 - November 2014
Old Town School of Folk Music  June 2014 - August 2014
Enjoy, an Urban General Store   October 2009 - June 2014
Celebration Barn Theater   June 2012 - August 2012
"Raising Your Daughter to be a Leader: One Mother's Guidebook"   January 2011 - April 2011
University of Iowa Honors Program  September 2005 - June 2008

Skills
Proofreading, Editing, Social Media, Copy Editing, Nonprofits, Non-profits, APA, MLA style, Chicago Style, Teaching Writing, Event Planning, Chicago Manual, Microsoft Office, Marketing Communications, Photoshop, Rewriting, Blogging, Media Criticism, Teaching Theatre, Teaching Clown, Variety Performing

Education
University of Iowa   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Theater Training

Dennis O'Toole Dennis O'Toole Chicago, Illinois Details
Dennis O'Toole's The iO Theater Experience May 1999 - August 2010
Job Writer
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Chicago Clearing Corporation  December 2004 - Present
NPR, the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, WBEZ, etc.   March 2006 - Present
The iO Theater   May 1999 - August 2010
Mission Improvable   June 2002 - June 2007
Hall Event Group   June 2006 - August 2006
Various law firms throughout Chicago   November 1999 - November 2004
Stern Hall   April 2004 - October 2004
The Second City  May 2000 - May 2004
Kirkland & Ellis LLP  November 1997 - November 1999

Skills
Writing, Comedy, Public Speaking, Improvisation, Microsoft Office, Research, Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Mobile Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Social Media, Editing, Theatre

Education
Marquette University   1995 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

St. Ignatius College Prep   1988 — 1992
High School

Ziwe Fumudoh Ziwe Fumudoh Brooklyn, New York Details
Ziwe Fumudoh's The iO Theater Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Features Contributor at The Onion
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Onion  July 2014 - Present
Reductress  October 2014 - Present
The iO Theater   April 2014 - Present
The Riveter Magazine  January 2015 - April 2015
Purp Magazine   June 2014 - March 2015
Dark Room Productions   August 2014 - February 2015
The Onion  December 2013 - June 2014
Purp Magazine   September 2013 - June 2014
NSTV   June 2013 - June 2014
Center for Connected Learning at Northwestern   September 2012 - June 2014

Skills
Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Social Media, HTML, Screenwriting, Improvisational Comedy, Marketing, Script Coverage, Research, Blogging, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Facebook

Education
Northwestern University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Radio, Television, and Film and African American Studies, Senior

Phillips Academy Andover   2006 — 2010

Greg Iwinski Greg Iwinski Greater New York City Area Details
Greg Iwinski's The iO Theater Experience July 2013 - December 2013
Job Freelance Editor / Comedy Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The 9s  January 2013 - Present
Freelance  February 2011 - Present
Second City Outreach and Diversity   August 2013 - December 2013
The iO Theater   July 2013 - December 2013
Advanced Resources  July 2013 - December 2013
St. Gregory the Great High School  September 2012 - June 2013
Museum of Science and Industry  July 2011 - March 2012
Life Teen International   September 2006 - February 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Improvisational Comedy, Youth Ministry, Sketch Comedy, Audio Editing, Speech Writing, Large Group Facilitation, Barbacking, Hosting, Administrative..., Phone Etiquette, Trivia, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Guided Tours, Workshop Facilitation, Volunteer Management, Editing

Education
The Second City   2011 — 2013
Conservatory, Comedy Writing, Improvisation

Franciscan University of Steubenville   2004 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theology, Graduated

Maggie Gottlieb Maggie Gottlieb Los Angeles, California Details
Maggie Gottlieb's The iO Theater Experience January 2013 - July 2015
Job Performer • Writer • Director • Visual Culture Critic
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Backstop Solutions Group  February 2015 - August 2015
The iO Theater   January 2013 - July 2015
Apple, Inc.   October 2012 - February 2015
The Art Institute of Chicago  May 2014 - October 2014
Cor Res Theatre   March 2010 - April 2014
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers  September 2011 - August 2012
The Playground Theater  May 2010 - February 2012
Intrax Cultural Exchange  September 2010 - September 2011
The Art Institute of Chicago  September 2009 - May 2011
The Thoma Collection   January 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Art, Museums, Art History, Theatre, Acting, Editing, Fine Art, Social Media, Creative Writing, Improvisational Comedy, Teaching, Museum Education, Visual Arts, Public Speaking, Education, Public Programming, Community Outreach, Research, Final Cut Pro, iWork, iLife

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   2009 — 2011
M.A., Art History, Theory, & Criticism

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2005 — 2009
B.A., Art History and International Arts

Hinsdale Central High School   2001 — 2005

iO, Chicago   2011 — 2012
Improv and Comedic Writing

The Second City, Chicago   2010 — 2011
Conservatory and Music Conservatory

Eric Barry Eric Barry Chicago, Illinois Details
Eric Barry's The iO Theater Experience October 2011 - Present
Job Copywriter at FCB Global
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
FCB Global  November 2014 - Present
The iO Theater   October 2011 - Present
Full Disclosure   April 2012 - Present
Various  2009 - November 2014
Finn Partners  May 2014 - August 2014
Goodby, Silverstein & Partners   July 2007 - January 2009
Punch Theatre   March 2004 - July 2007

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Facebook, Advertising, Sales, Marketing, Salesforce.com, Business Strategy, Creative Writing, Blogging, HTML, Direct Sales, New Business Development, Board of Directors, Facebook API, Adobe Creative Suite, FBML, Twitter, SFDC, Board of Director..., Process Improvement, WordPress, Copywriting, SEO copywriting

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2003 — 2006
B.A., Theatre & Performance Studies

Mac Trowbridge Mac Trowbridge Chicago, Illinois Details
Mac Trowbridge's The iO Theater Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Student at The iO Theater
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
The Second City  August 2014 - Present
The iO Theater   October 2014 - Present
Blunt Objects Theatre   September 2014 - October 2014
Colorado State University  April 2012 - May 2014
The Second City  June 2013 - June 2013

Skills
Acting, Dance, Theatre, Public Speaking, Singing, Teaching Acting, Improvisational Comedy, Sketch Comedy, Comedic Timing, Sketch Writing, Comedy, Film, Writing

Education
Colorado State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Theatre/Theater

Kathryn Renée Thomas Kathryn Renée Thomas Los Angeles, California Details
Kathryn Renée Thomas's The iO Theater Experience May 2009 - April 2014
Job Actor, Writer, & Producer
Industry Entertainment
Experience
The Katydids   December 2008 - Present
Groupon  March 2014 - April 2014
Chicago Improv Festival  November 2013 - April 2014
The Second City  May 2011 - April 2014
Katie Thomas Yoga Instruction   January 2011 - April 2014
The iO Theater   May 2009 - April 2014
After School Matters  September 2008 - April 2014
Freelance Facilitation   September 2008 - April 2014
Gray Talent Group  October 2011 - February 2014
Polymyth Productions   August 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Acting, Yoga, Improvisation, Comedy, Creative Writing, Improvisational Comedy, Leadership, Drama, Training, Teaching Improvisation, Teaching Improv, Communication, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Yoga Instructor, Writing, Teaching Improvisation..., Producing, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Workshop Facilitation, Training Facilitation, Brainstorm Facilitation, Facilitations, Youth Programs, Youth Engagement, Youth Development, Publicity, Social Media, Organizational..., Directing, Teaching, Film Production, Theatre Production, On-camera Talent, Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Vinyasa, Pranayama, Administrative..., Google Docs, Apple Pages, Internet, Google Groups, Apple Numbers, Twitter, Facebook, Theatre

Education
University of Michigan   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature/Letters, 3.795

University of Michigan   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Theatre Performance, 3.795

Jeff Quintana Jeff Quintana Chicago, Illinois Details
Jeff Quintana's The iO Theater Experience September 2010 - May 2015
Job Co Founder and Co Artistic Director at Villain Theater
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Villain Theater   April 2015 - Present
Freelance  January 2003 - Present
The iO Theater   September 2010 - May 2015
Broadway In Chicago  March 2014 - August 2014
Groupon  November 2010 - December 2013

Skills
Improvisation, Stage, Comedy, Social Media, Acting, Theatre, Entertainment, Salesforce.com, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Advertising, Customer Service, Creative Writing, Blogging, Event Planning, Social Networking

Education
The Annoyance Theater   2010 — 2015
Scenic Improvisation, Comedy Acting

iO Theater   2010 — 2012
Long Form Improvisation, Comedy

University of Florida   2006 — 2007
Improvised Theater And Stand Up, Comedy

Alexander Honnet Alexander Honnet Greater Chicago Area Details
Alexander Honnet's The iO Theater Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Creative Director at The iO Theater
Industry Internet
Experience
The iO Theater   January 2015 - Present
Linkshare  October 2013 - Present
Rakuten LinkShare Corporation  February 2012 - October 2013
LinkShare Corporation  August 2010 - February 2012
LinkShare Corporation  August 2008 - July 2010

Skills
Account Management, New Business Development, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Social Networking, Online Marketing, Salesforce.com, Network Development, Social Media Marketing

Education
Lake Forest College   2004 — 2008
Bachelors, Sociology

Matt Kappmeyer Matt Kappmeyer Greater Chicago Area Details
Matt Kappmeyer's The iO Theater Experience May 2012 - Present
Job Freelance ACD/Copywriter
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Freelance  September 2015 - Present
The iO Theater   May 2012 - Present
Two by Four  October 2013 - August 2015
Second City Works  April 2015 - April 2015
Two by Four  October 2007 - October 2013
Two x Four   August 2007 - October 2007
TwoxFour   January 2007 - August 2007
Strategic America  2005 - 2006

Skills
Copywriting, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Creative Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Creative Direction, Social Media, Interactive Advertising, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Direct Mail, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Digital Marketing, Strategic Planning, Brand Development, Microsoft Excel, Digital Strategy, Content Strategy

Education
Second City Chicago   2013 — 2014
Conservatory Program, Improv and Sketch Writing

iO Theater   2011 — 2012
Improv Comedy

Drake University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Journalism and Mass Communications - Advertising

University of Westminster   2005 — 2005
Study Abroad

Dan Dore Dan Dore Greater Chicago Area Details
Dan Dore's The iO Theater Experience October 2009 - September 2015
Job Performer/Writer/Facilitator
Industry Entertainment
Experience
MINT (Musical Improv Night) ("Mint, Flichigan")   July 2015 - Present
The iO Theater   October 2009 - September 2015
Steve & Kate's   August 2015 - August 2015
Accretive Health  June 2012 - November 2014
Annoyance Theater   April 2012 - November 2014
I.O. Theater   July 2010 - July 2013
Improv Olympic (I.O. Theater)   October 2009 - July 2013
Cannon Design  May 2012 - May 2012
Pierce & Associates  March 2012 - May 2012
GrubHub.com  July 2011 - February 2012

Skills
Brainstorming, Facilitation, Knowledge of Media, Comedy Writing, TV & Film Writing, Academic Writing, Music Writing, Academic research, Analysis, Teamwork, Writing, Television, Screenwriting, Improvisation, Creative Problem Solving, Creative Writing, Problem Solving, Research, Teaching, Theatre, Music, Comedy, Advertising, Improvisational Comedy, Entertainment, Songwriting, Editing

Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo   2006 — 2008
Master’s Degree, Creative Studies/Creativity and Innovation

State University of New York College at Buffalo   1999 — 2000
Bachelor’s Degree, Broadcasting (Television and Radio), Undergrad

Annoyance Theater

Kevin Reader Kevin Reader Greater Chicago Area Details
Kevin Reader's The iO Theater Experience August 2010 - Present
Job Artistic Director at Cards Against Humanity, LLC
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Cards Against Humanity, LLC  January 2015 - Present
The iO Theater   August 2010 - Present
The Nerdologues   February 2010 - Present
The Playground Theater  2010 - Present
The Public House Theatre   November 2012 - January 2015
University of Chicago Medical Center  April 2010 - January 2015
Maybe Hip   April 2010 - May 2012
White Rainbows Comedy   2009 - 2011
University of Illinois at Chicago  April 2009 - May 2010
Public Service Archaeology and Architecture Program   2005 - May 2009

Skills
Tutoring, Curriculum Design, Research, Editing, Creative Writing, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Data Entry, Qualitative Research, Fundraising, Social Media, Non-profits, Data Analysis, Theatre, Student Affairs, Event Planning, Comedy, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Microsoft Excel, Improvisation, Grant Writing, Teaching, PowerPoint, Acting, Blogging, Higher Education, Microsoft Office

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2005 — 2008
Master of the Arts, Theatre History

iO Chicago   2010 — 2011
Make-em-ups, Improv, D

Second City   2012 — 2012
Conservatory, Jokes

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2003 — 2005
Bachelor of the Arts, Economics

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2003 — 2005
Bachelor of the Arts, Anthropology

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Andy Junk's The iO Theater Experience October 2011 - July 2014
Job Corporate Recruiter at Braintree
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Braintree  March 2015 - Present
Braintree  September 2013 - Present
Grey Ghost Theatre   May 2012 - Present
The iO Theater   October 2011 - July 2014
Groupon  May 2012 - August 2013
Groupon  November 2010 - May 2012
Groupon  December 2009 - November 2010

Skills
Customer Service, Public Speaking, Customer Service..., Account Management, Salesforce.com, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Training, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, English, Research, Apple, Windows, Strategic Planning, Editing, Customer Service..., Cold Calling, Advertising, Cycling, Facebook, Theatre, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Event Planning, Acting

Education
Illinois Wesleyan University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Acting

Second City Conservatory   2013 — 2014
Graduate, Improvisation and Sketch

iO Training Center   2011 — 2012