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Posts tagged "Community"

Women Writers... "... not just a quota... common sense.."

Yet another salvo in the absolutely ridiculous and archaic “women aren’t funny” thing…. … but to a larger extent it’s about the idea of quotas in the world of writers and comedy. The source is pretty inpeachable, Dan Harmon (showrunner of NBC’s Community, writer for The Sarah Silverman Show, and much more.)  For the full... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
June 8, 2011 at 11:55 pm
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Look Back in Cacky - 20 Years of Improv

One of my favorite improvisers when I first started here in Chicago was Craig Cackowski (or “Cacky.”) He has the magnificent power of being intelligent, gentle and sweet all at the same time without letting any of those qualities get in the way of being goddamn hilarious.  He moved out to LA some years ago... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
June 29, 2010 at 2:12 pm
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Los Angeles Bound - Making "The Move"

Eventually, inevitably, most improvisers in Chicago ponder the possibilities of moving to a coast… either New York or LA, but most make the move to LA.  If a career in television or the movies is your goal then Los Angeles is the place for you. Of course, for many, getting hired here in Chicago for... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
May 17, 2010 at 4:20 pm
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Chicago Improv Year in Review!

It’s been a banner year for improvisation in Chicago. Here’s just some of the highlights (in no particular order):
By Jason Chin,
December 29, 2009 at 11:31 am
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"Community" Family Reunion

Two great Chicago improvisers just happen to be siblings! Craig Cackowski was one of my idols when I first joined the world of Chicago Improv. He was an amazing performer, great coach, wonderful teacher, excellent Hearts player/announcer and now he lives out in LA. His sister, Liz Cackowski, would join Chicago Improv later and both... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
December 4, 2009 at 12:41 am
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