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Charna Halpern Presents HOLLA, HOLA, HEEEY (OY VEY) at iO Theatre, 2/5

By: Jan. 20, 2010
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Holla, Hola, Heeey (Oy Vey!) brings the very best in (and almost entirety of) Chicago's gay, Latina, Black and Jewish comedy communities together for one massive Obama-esque post-racial night of colorblind humor. The feel-good event of the century takes place -ONE NIGHT ONLY- at iO's Cabaret Theater on Friday February 5TH at 8:00 PM.

Featuring: BLACKOUT,the improv/variety show composed entirely of African-American improvisers, regularly featured on 89.5FM Vocalo Radio. Blackout's current show BLACKOUTpresents: White People can be seen at iO's Cabaret Theater Saturday nights at Midnight. "Most improv groups don't take enough risks... BLACKOUT often takes too many." - Chicago Reader. With special guest token Jew- Seth Weitberg. Dominizuelan Directed by iO founder Charna Halpern, the Latina duo of Lorena Diaz and Wendy Mateo developed a sketch show that's garnered critical acclaim from all over the country. "John Leguizamo in female bodies" - Time Out New York. Dominizuelan's current show People in the City can be seen Thursdays at 8:00 in iO's Del Close Theater. 1,2,3...Fag! Fresh off the stilettoed heels of a successful run in the gay comedy showcase Qweirdo 1, 2, 3, Fag! features three of Chicago's boldest and brightest improvisers performing in their own unique form. "Hugely entertaining" - Chicago Tribune. 1,2,3...Fag! can be seen Fridays at 8:00 at iO's Cabaret Theater. JUST ADDED: SPECIAL GUEST RANJIT SOURI WILL PERFORM A NUMBER FROM CUPID HAS A HEART ON. These wonderfully talented groups are coming together for this special night to give a taste of Chicago's favorite minorities. Call for reservations today.

WHAT : Holla, Hola, Heeey. (Oy Vey!)
WHO: BLACKOUT, Dominizuelan, and 1,2,3...Fag!
WHEN: Friday February 5th, 8:00 PM
WHERE: iO - 3541 N Clark St. (Red Line Addison Stop)
TICKETS: $14 - Call 773-880-0199 or visit ioimprov.com for reservations.

 



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