Whiskey Wry Productions Drops A MERE SACK FULL OF COAL at Gorilla Tango, Now thru 12/14

Whiskey Wry Productions presents A Sack Full of Coal, a holiday sketch comedy show running Saturdays at 7:30 pm from tonight, November 30 through December 14, 2013. All performances take place at Gorilla Tango Bucktown, 1919 N Milwaukee, Chicago IL, 60647. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at gorillatango.com/bucktown or by calling 773-598-4549.

Ah, the holidays - what's not to love? Commercialization, awkward gift exchanges, and, as some folks might call it, the War on Christmas. With all this in mind, Whiskey Wry Productions will deliver to your holiday wrapped hands its inaugural show A Sack Full of Coal, a satirical-yet-loving sketch comedy revue about the most joyous of seasons. Before you stand in line at the post office, let us remind you why this is indeed the most wonderful time of the year. If you are very good, there may even be a special guest appearance by everyone' s favorite Alpine Christmas demon, the Krampus. Okay, yes, there will be. He's very important.

A Sack Full of Coal stars Renee Barry, Sarah Blantz, David Cocks, Justin Hamby, John Martin, and Amy Wellman. Musical Direction is by David Kornfeld.

Whiskey Wry Productions was founded in 2013 by five graduates of the Second City Training Center -- Andrew Daar, Nick Enquist, Kalah Mazac, Courtney McCormack, and Ryan VanHuizen -- and specializes in live sketch comedy.

Gorilla Tango Bucktown is a year-round performance venue featuring an 80-seat black-box theater, rehearsal rooms, and co-producing contracts providing artists with marketing, box office, and front of house support as well as strategic business advice for creating sustainable art.

Gorilla Tango Bucktown is conveniently located at the intersection of Western and Milwaukee in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. Easily accessible by public transportation, GT Bucktown is steps away from the Western Blue Line stop and the #49 Western, #56 Milwaukee, and #73 Armitage bus routes. Metered street parking is available on Milwaukee Avenue. Offering shows for a wide variety of audiences, Gorilla Tango Bucktown performances are listed in full on the website with descriptions and ratings similar to movie theater screenings. GT Bucktown now offers a selection of affordable beer and wine for purchase. Consult the website for rating information, tickets, and details about how to produce at this venue.

For more information, visit www.gorillatango.com or call 773.598.4549.

Pictured: Sarah Blantz, John Martin, Renee Barry, David Cocks, Amy Wellman, and Justin Hamby. Photo by Courtney McCormack.

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