Ana Silva
Birth Place: Clackamas, OR
Latest News on Ana Silva:
Video: First Look at SCHOOL OF ROCK at Paramount Theatre (Apr 28, 2023)
Photos: First Look at SCHOOL OF ROCK at Paramount Theatre (Apr 28, 2023)
Video: Get a First Look at SCHOOL OF ROCK at Paramount Theatre (Apr 25, 2023)
Video: First Look at SCHOOL OF ROCK at Paramount Theatre (Apr 28, 2023)
Photos: First Look at SCHOOL OF ROCK at Paramount Theatre (Apr 28, 2023)
Video: Get a First Look at SCHOOL OF ROCK at Paramount Theatre (Apr 25, 2023)
BIO
Ana Silva is a native of Portland, OR (the cool Portland), a graduate of AMDA LA/NY, iO Chicago, The Second City’s Conservatory and House Co. Programs, and a 2018 NBC Universal/The Second City’s Bob Curry Fellow. An ALTA Award winner for Outstanding Improviser in Chicago, Ana was in the Chicago UP Comedy cast of The Second City’s She the People, is a current understudy for The Second City's National Touring Company, and star of the web series Diagnosis: Boring.
Select Theatre Credits
Kentucky (The Gift Theatre), XY the Musical Staged Reading (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), In the Heights (Casa 0101/ Teatro Nuevos Horizontes), and Searching for Aztlán (Teatro Milagro). You can see Ana perform around Chicago with her teams: Matt Damon Improv (2017 Best Improv Team CWFF), Baby Wants Candy, Improvised Jane Austen, and Dynasty Improv.
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(from left) Daniel Desmarais, Andrew Jessop and Ana Silva in Theater Wit’s Mr. Burns, a post-electric play. Press opening, Wednesday, September 8 at 7 p.m., kicks off an open run. Theater Wit is located at 1229 N. Belmont Ave., in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. For tickets, visit TheaterWit.org or call (773) 975-8150. Photo credit: Charles Osgood
Please credit Charles Osgood Photography
Date:
10/29/2021
From: Photos: MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY at Theatre Wit
(from left) Jonah D. Winston, Eileen Doan, Daniel Desmarais, Leslie Ann Sheppard, Will Wilhelm and Ana Silva in Theater Wit’s Mr. Burns, a post-electric play. Press opening, Wednesday, September 8 at 7 p.m., kicks off an open run. Theater Wit is located at 1229 N. Belmont Ave., in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. For tickets, visit TheaterWit.org or call (773) 975-8150. Photo credit: Charles Osgood
Please credit Charles Osgood Photography
Date:
10/29/2021
From: Photos: MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY at Theatre Wit
(front, from left) Will Wilhelm, Daniel Desmarais, (back, from left) Andrew Jessop and Ana Silva in Theater Wit’s Mr. Burns, a post-electric play. Press opening, Wednesday, September 8 at 7 p.m., kicks off an open run. Theater Wit is located at 1229 N. Belmont Ave., in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. For tickets, visit TheaterWit.org or call (773) 975-8150. Photo credit: Charles Osgood
Please credit Charles Osgood Photography
Date:
10/29/2021
From: Photos: MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY at Theatre Wit
Ana Silva in Theater Wit’s Mr. Burns, a post-electric play. Press opening, Wednesday, September 8 at 7 p.m., kicks off an open run. Theater Wit is located at 1229 N. Belmont Ave., in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. For tickets, visit TheaterWit.org or call (773) 975-8150. Photo credit: Charles Osgood
Please credit Charles Osgood Photography
Date:
10/29/2021
From: Photos: MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY at Theatre Wit
Tina Muñoz Pandya (left) and Ana Silva in Theater Wit’s Mr. Burns, a post-electric play. Press opening, Wednesday, September 8 at 7 p.m., kicks off an open run. Theater Wit is located at 1229 N. Belmont Ave., in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. For tickets, visit TheaterWit.org or call (773) 975-8150. Photo credit: Charles Osgood
Please credit Charles Osgood Photography
Date:
10/29/2021
From: Photos: MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY at Theatre Wit
Tina Muñoz Pandya (left) and Ana Silva in Theater Wit’s Mr. Burns, a post-electric play. Press opening, Wednesday, September 8 at 7 p.m., kicks off an open run. Theater Wit is located at 1229 N. Belmont Ave., in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. For tickets, visit TheaterWit.org or call (773) 975-8150. Photo credit: Charles Osgood
Please credit Charles Osgood Photography
Date:
10/29/2021
From: Photos: MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY at Theatre Wit
Tina Muñoz Pandya (left) and Ana Silva in Theater Wit’s Mr. Burns, a post-electric play. Press opening, Wednesday, September 8 at 7 p.m., kicks off an open run. Theater Wit is located at 1229 N. Belmont Ave., in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. For tickets, visit TheaterWit.org or call (773) 975-8150. Photo credit: Charles Osgood
Please credit Charles Osgood Photography
Date:
10/29/2021
From: Photos: MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY at Theatre Wit
Videos
Video: Get a First Look at SCHOOL OF ROCK at Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-04-25 14:47:10
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Video: First Look at SCHOOL OF ROCK at Paramount Theatre
by Alan Henry - Apr 28, 2023
Get a first look at Paramount Theatre's School of Rock, the Chicago professional regional premiere of the good-time musical based on the hit Jack Black movie, featuring new music from the genius mind of Andrew Lloyd Webber, directed by Trent Stork.
by Alan Henry - Apr 28, 2023
Get a first look at Paramount Theatre's School of Rock, the Chicago professional regional premiere of the good-time musical based on the hit Jack Black movie, featuring new music from the genius mind of Andrew Lloyd Webber, directed by Trent Stork.
Photos: First Look at SCHOOL OF ROCK at Paramount Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023
Get a look at production photos from Paramount Theatre's production of School of Rock!
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023
Get a look at production photos from Paramount Theatre's production of School of Rock!
Video: Get a First Look at SCHOOL OF ROCK at Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023
Get a first look at video of School of Rock at Paramount Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023
Get a first look at video of School of Rock at Paramount Theatre!
Cast Announced for SCHOOL OF ROCK at Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2023
Paramount Theatre has announced its roster for School of Rock, the Chicago professional regional premiere of the good-time musical based on the hit Jack Black movie, featuring new music from the genius mind of Andrew Lloyd Webber, directed by Trent Stork.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2023
Paramount Theatre has announced its roster for School of Rock, the Chicago professional regional premiere of the good-time musical based on the hit Jack Black movie, featuring new music from the genius mind of Andrew Lloyd Webber, directed by Trent Stork.
Artemisia Theatre to Present the World Premiere of ROE V US
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2022
The fight for women’s rights is ON, and Chicago’s Artemisia Theater is going on offense with the world premiere of Roe v US, written and directed by Kelcey Anyá, one weekend only, July 14-17, 2022, at Filament Theatre, 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2022
The fight for women’s rights is ON, and Chicago’s Artemisia Theater is going on offense with the world premiere of Roe v US, written and directed by Kelcey Anyá, one weekend only, July 14-17, 2022, at Filament Theatre, 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood.
BWW Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Apr 22, 2022
The moment you walk into the theatre and see the 'mountains' surrounding the back walls you know exactly where you are and that you need to be here. Read our critic's review of the 2022 production.
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Apr 22, 2022
The moment you walk into the theatre and see the 'mountains' surrounding the back walls you know exactly where you are and that you need to be here. Read our critic's review of the 2022 production.
Photos: First Look at The Marriott Theatre's THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2022
The Marriott Theatre, located at 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, is presenting THE SOUND OF MUSIC, now in previews, officially opening April 20 at 7:30 p.m., and closing June 5, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2022
The Marriott Theatre, located at 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, is presenting THE SOUND OF MUSIC, now in previews, officially opening April 20 at 7:30 p.m., and closing June 5, 2022.
The Marriott Theatre to Present THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2022
The Marriott Theatre, located at 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, will welcome spring with THE SOUND OF MUSIC, previewing Wednesday, April 13, opening April 20 at 7:30 p.m., and closing June 5, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2022
The Marriott Theatre, located at 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, will welcome spring with THE SOUND OF MUSIC, previewing Wednesday, April 13, opening April 20 at 7:30 p.m., and closing June 5, 2022.
Photos: MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY at Theatre Wit
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2021
Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, currently enjoying a successful run at Chicago’s Theater Wit, will close on November 14, making way for Wit’s new holiday offering, Who’s Holiday!, which starts previews on November 26.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2021
Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, currently enjoying a successful run at Chicago’s Theater Wit, will close on November 14, making way for Wit’s new holiday offering, Who’s Holiday!, which starts previews on November 26.
BWW REVIEW: MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY at Theater Wit
by Rachel Weinberg - Sep 9, 2021
It’s not just fitting that MR. BURNS is a play about a post-apocalyptic world, but also one that deeply underscores why art is so important to humanity. Indeed, this production demonstrates that art is what makes us human and empowers us to survive. After such a long time without live theater here in Chicago, I can think of few better ideas to ponder than that.
by Rachel Weinberg - Sep 9, 2021
It’s not just fitting that MR. BURNS is a play about a post-apocalyptic world, but also one that deeply underscores why art is so important to humanity. Indeed, this production demonstrates that art is what makes us human and empowers us to survive. After such a long time without live theater here in Chicago, I can think of few better ideas to ponder than that.
Photos: MR. BURNS- A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY at Theater Wit
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2021
Theater Wit returns to live shows on August 27 with Anne Washburn’s Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, a brilliantly creative play that asks, “What’s left when everything is taken away?”
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2021
Theater Wit returns to live shows on August 27 with Anne Washburn’s Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, a brilliantly creative play that asks, “What’s left when everything is taken away?”
Theater Wit Returns To Live Shows With MR BURNS Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2021
Wit’s 2015 Chicago premiere of Mr. Burns was one of the company’s most acclaimed productions ever, and post-pandemic, it couldn’t be more prescient. Wit’s new production revival also reunites many of the original cast and creative team.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2021
Wit’s 2015 Chicago premiere of Mr. Burns was one of the company’s most acclaimed productions ever, and post-pandemic, it couldn’t be more prescient. Wit’s new production revival also reunites many of the original cast and creative team.
The Women of Matt Damon Improv Create New Web Series About the Workplace During the Pandemic
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2020
The women of the Chicago based comedy group have premiered a new web series which focuses on the drama and tension of Zoom-based work environments. Created by Allison Reese-Shapiro, the series centers around six coworkers as they navigate the pandemic, each other, and unexpected success from the 'comfort' of their homes.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2020
The women of the Chicago based comedy group have premiered a new web series which focuses on the drama and tension of Zoom-based work environments. Created by Allison Reese-Shapiro, the series centers around six coworkers as they navigate the pandemic, each other, and unexpected success from the 'comfort' of their homes.
The Gift Theatre's KENTUCKY Will Extend Through November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2019
Due to popular demand, The Gift Theatre announced they are adding four additional performances of its hit dark comedy KENTUCKY, extending through Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets for all performances are available at theaterwit.org, by calling (773) 975-8150 or in person at the Theater Wit Box Office.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2019
Due to popular demand, The Gift Theatre announced they are adding four additional performances of its hit dark comedy KENTUCKY, extending through Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets for all performances are available at theaterwit.org, by calling (773) 975-8150 or in person at the Theater Wit Box Office.
Photo Flash: First Look at The Gift Theatre's KENTUCKY
by Julie Musbach - Oct 21, 2019
The Gift Theatre will conclude its 2019 Season with the Chicago premiere of Leah Nanako Winkler's dark comedy KENTUCKY, directed by ensemble member Chika Ike*, playing October 17 – November 16, 2019 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Single tickets are currently available attheaterwit.org, by calling (773) 975-8150 or in person at the Theater Wit Box Office. The press opening is Sunday, October 20 at 2:30 pm.
by Julie Musbach - Oct 21, 2019
The Gift Theatre will conclude its 2019 Season with the Chicago premiere of Leah Nanako Winkler's dark comedy KENTUCKY, directed by ensemble member Chika Ike*, playing October 17 – November 16, 2019 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Single tickets are currently available attheaterwit.org, by calling (773) 975-8150 or in person at the Theater Wit Box Office. The press opening is Sunday, October 20 at 2:30 pm.
The Gift Theatre's KENTUCKY Begins Oct. 17
by Julie Musbach - Sep 17, 2019
The Gift Theatre will conclude its 2019 Season with the Chicago premiere of Leah Nanako Winkler's dark comedy KENTUCKY, directed by ensemble member Chika Ike*, playing October 17 a?" November 16, 2019 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.
by Julie Musbach - Sep 17, 2019
The Gift Theatre will conclude its 2019 Season with the Chicago premiere of Leah Nanako Winkler's dark comedy KENTUCKY, directed by ensemble member Chika Ike*, playing October 17 a?" November 16, 2019 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.
Casting Announced For The Gift Theatre's KENTUCKY
by Julie Musbach - Aug 1, 2019
The Gift Theatre announces casting for its Chicago premiere of Leah Nanako Winkler's dark comedy KENTUCKY, directed by ensemble member Chika Ike*.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 1, 2019
The Gift Theatre announces casting for its Chicago premiere of Leah Nanako Winkler's dark comedy KENTUCKY, directed by ensemble member Chika Ike*.
The Second City Updates Lineup for 4th Annual NBCUniversal Break Out Comedy Festival
by Julie Musbach - May 30, 2018
The Second City announces the lineup for the NBCUniversal Second City Break Out Comedy Festival, which spotlights rising talent from across the country. The festival will be hosted by incomparable comic Godfrey (Comedy Central, VH1, BET), Second City alumnus David Pompeii (Comedy Central, Key and Peele) and special guest Azhar Usman (Comedy Cellar of NY).
by Julie Musbach - May 30, 2018
The Second City announces the lineup for the NBCUniversal Second City Break Out Comedy Festival, which spotlights rising talent from across the country. The festival will be hosted by incomparable comic Godfrey (Comedy Central, VH1, BET), Second City alumnus David Pompeii (Comedy Central, Key and Peele) and special guest Azhar Usman (Comedy Cellar of NY).
The Second City Presents 5th Annual Bob Curry Fellowship Showcase
by Julie Musbach - May 22, 2018
The Second City will bring diverse new voices to the forefront of the comedy world with a series of events June 6 - 9, 2018. The weekend kicks off with the 5th annual Bob Curry Fellowship Showcase, featuring 16 of the best and brightest new voices in comedy. The 4th annual NBCUniversal Second City Break Out Comedy Festival, which spotlights rising talent from across the country, will be hosted by incomparable comic Godfrey (Comedy Central, VH1, BET), Second City alumnus David Pompeii (Comedy Central, Key and Peele) and special guest Azhar Usman (Comedy Cellar of NY).
by Julie Musbach - May 22, 2018
The Second City will bring diverse new voices to the forefront of the comedy world with a series of events June 6 - 9, 2018. The weekend kicks off with the 5th annual Bob Curry Fellowship Showcase, featuring 16 of the best and brightest new voices in comedy. The 4th annual NBCUniversal Second City Break Out Comedy Festival, which spotlights rising talent from across the country, will be hosted by incomparable comic Godfrey (Comedy Central, VH1, BET), Second City alumnus David Pompeii (Comedy Central, Key and Peele) and special guest Azhar Usman (Comedy Cellar of NY).
Photo Flash: IMPROVISED JANE AUSTEN Comes to The Annoyance
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2018
Improvised Jane Austen (Chicago Reader Recommended & PerformInk's Critics' Pick) performs Thursdays, April 3 - June 21 at the greatly esteemed Annoyance Theatre. The long-running, all-female comedy team will conjure a tale on the spot in the style of the beloved 19th-century British novelist.
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2018
Improvised Jane Austen (Chicago Reader Recommended & PerformInk's Critics' Pick) performs Thursdays, April 3 - June 21 at the greatly esteemed Annoyance Theatre. The long-running, all-female comedy team will conjure a tale on the spot in the style of the beloved 19th-century British novelist.
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