Auditions for a CIC sponsored Improv Troupe

[Angie]

Chemically Imbalanced Comedy is proud to announce Auditions for a new Sponsored Improv Troupe on Sunday July 8 at Noon. Location TBA

The Troupe will be coached by Farrell Walsh

Farrell is the Artistic Director of Chemically Imbalanced Comedy and Troupe Member on CIC's team Cornwallis and IO's Team Revolver. He has written and Directed CIC's show Seasonal Disorder and Created and Directed CIC's show Who's Your Deity?

Auditions will be done in a group and all improvised so nothing to prepare. Please email angie@cicomedy.com with the subject AUDITION for a time. Please bring a picture and resume.

Info on CIC:
Chemically Imbalanced Comedy (CIC) is an organization of artists from the Chicago area and beyond, dedicated to providing performance opportunities for comedic artists. CIC supports the vision of talented writers, directors and performers, and is committed to producing new and previously produced works while also providing a venue for stand-up and improvisational comedy. Through the diversification of our projects and the cross-pollination of artists across multiple disciplines, we look to expand the horizons of our audiences and educate them in the various comedic styles.

History:
For seven years CIC has been a leader in the underground movement to cultivate Chicago comedy for the masses, creating a unique performance environment that includes every aspect of comedy. Throughout that time our weekly showcase has highlighted sketch, improvisation and stand-up comedy giving our audience the opportunity to experience multiple forms of comedy in one evening. The showcase also provides artists with a professional environment in which to perform that includes a production staff and promotions at no cost to the artist. CIC also produces and performs multiple comedic plays per season, both original and previously produced

It is this mixture of the various forms of comedy that makes CIC unique. Gaps between the various styles of comedy are bridged for performer and audience member alike. Performers from within CIC’s ranks and from the community at large have the rare opportunity to stretch their talents across multiple forms of entertainment in a nurturing environment while audiences are challenged to expand their horizons and educated in forms of comedy they may be less familiar with.

As part of our mission to create performance opportunities we initiated Snubfest, a new breed of comedy festival. In January 2008 the fourth annual Snubfest will continue to provide a venue for artists who have been rejected from other festivals. Sketch, improvisation and stand-up performers also have the chance to compete for performance slots in major comedy festivals throughout the country. Giving an entrance opportunity to up and coming artists who have talent but have not been able to connect with these larger institutions. This festival also empowers the performers to believe in their abilities and push forward to achieve their goals in comedy.

[Angie]

First round of invites was sent out today, if you have emailed a request to audition and have not gotten an email back please re email your request. Thanks Angie

[Kelly]

What level of experience would you recommend for auditioners? Also, do we need a professional headshot?

[Angie]

I would recommend some experience in performance. I have always told people no experience is necessary but to be honest I have never cast one of those people. And it is usually cause they are not ready to be in a group.

But I also think there is lots to gain from going to auditions, so I would encourage anyone any level to come out if for nothing else to gain audition experience.

[Angie]

This is coming up, we only have a few spots left

Also we will be looking for folks to possibly join the cast of Bad Review from this audition.