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45๐˜๐—ต ๐—”๐—ก๐—ก๐—œ๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฆ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐——๐—”๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—ฌ ๐—ฆ๐—–๐—›๐—˜๐——๐—จ๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐ŸŒ€โœจ Hereโ€™s the breakdown of our 3-day anniversary celebration! Which day are you most excited for?? In 1981, iO Theater started a revolution that shaped modern comedy and launched the sharpest, funniest voices in the industry. Join us November 5-7 as we celebrate our 45th Anniversary by bringing together the iconic performers who pioneered longform improv along with the current teams who continue to push the artform forward. Ticketsโžก๏ธLinktreeโžก๏ธ45th Anniversary #anniversary #iotheater #chicagocomedy #chicagoimprov #comedyfestival 09 Oct 2026 Ready to step into the spotlight? ๐ŸŒ€ Join the legendary iO Theaterโ€™s Training Center and discover the art of longform improv. Whether youโ€™re a seasoned performer or looking for a hobby that requires no accessories, our 5-level program is designed to help you find your voice, build confidence, and create unforgettable bonds with the funniest people in Chicago. ๐Ÿšจ Registration for Session 1 2026 is now open, sign up at the link in our bio! ๐Ÿšจ #explore #iotheater #improv #standup #comedy #sketchcomedy #chicago 13 Dec 2025 For the first time, the iO Training Center will be offering a Virtual Livestream and On Demand video option for our friends who donโ€™t live in Chicago of an improv Masterclass we are hosting at the theater! This weekend as part of our 45th Anniversary Celebration, the legendary improv team 3 SQUARE, featuring instructors Peter Grosz (Veep, Writer: Late Night with Seth Meyers), John Lutz (30 Rock, Writer: SNL, Late Night with Seth Meyers), and Rob Janas (Writer: New Looney Toons), will be leading a two-hour session on the classic and groundbreaking improv form that they co-developed โ€“ the โ€œJTS Brown!โ€ Register at the link in our bio or at ioimprov.com ๐ŸŒ€ #workshop #livestream #improv #iochicago #anniversary 06 Nov 2026 CHECK OUT THESE ANNIVERSARY SHOWS! AND THE ONES NOT IN THIS POST!! CHECK THEM ALL OUT!!! iO 45 rages on today and tomorrow with all passes half off with code FLASH45 โœจ๐ŸŒ€ Be there to celebrate, laugh, and witness the magic of long form improv in shows that will truly exist for one night only ๐Ÿ“ฃ See the FULL schedule and purchase your passes for these shows (and more!!!) at ioimprov.com. #iochicago #anniversary #improv #comedyshow #chicagoevents 06 Nov 2026 House Teams (or Harold Teams) have been a staple at iO Theater for decades. Swipe through to see a collection of house team photos featuring some of our favorite teams returning for iO 45 STARTING TONIGHT ๐Ÿคฉ๐ŸŒ€ Get your Single or 3-Day Passes at ioimprov.com and use FLASH45 for 50% off ๐Ÿ“ฃ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐Ÿ”— #iochicago #chicagoimprov #houseteams #anniversary #photoshoot 05 Nov 2026 Come see a special 3 Square show with me, @shutup_lutz and @thatrobjanas this Saturday November 7th at 7 and 930pm at @iochicago as part of their 45th anniversary celebration. And a special JTS Brown workshop in the afternoon. Links in bio 05 Nov 2026 iO 45 FLASH SALE ๐Ÿ“ฃโ€ผ๏ธ You can now get all passes HALF OFF with code FLASH45 at ioimprov.com ๐ŸŒ€โœจ 3-Day & Single Day passes get you access to once in a lifetime performances by iconic improvisers across generations at iO Theater! Including but not limited toโ€ฆ โญ๏ธ The ALL-STAR Armando (Thursday @ 7 PM) โญ๏ธORANGE TUXEDO with @ccackowski & Carla Cackowski (Friday @ 7 PM) โญ๏ธDUMMY & @dumbjohn (Friday @ 9:30 PM) โญ๏ธ @improvisdead & Middle Aged Comeback (Saturday @ 7:30 PM) โญ๏ธ The Scene with @tjjago and an iconic cast of veteran Chicago improvisers (Saturday @ 9 PM) Whatโ€™re you waiting for?? Get your ticket now! #flashsale #chicagoshows #chicagoevents #improv #iochicago 05 Nov 2026 Thank you @spotlightwgn for having our very own Brad Pike & Gretchen Eng on to talk iOโ€™s 45th Anniversary! ๐ŸŒ€ In 1981, iO Theater started a revolution that shaped modern comedy and launched the sharpest, funniest voices in the industry. Join us this Thursday-Saturday (November 5th-7th) for a celebration of iOโ€™s iconic performers who pioneered longform improv, as well as the current teams who continue working to push the artform forward. Find more information about single and three-day passes at ioimprov.com - donโ€™t miss a celebration 45 years in the making! #anniversary #iotheater #chicagocomedy #comedyfestival 04 Nov 2026 iO 45 WORKSHOPS ๐ŸŒ€โœจ Swipe to see them all ๐Ÿ‘€ Masterclass: โ€œJTS Brown and Beyondโ€ with 3 SQUARE Saturday, November 7th from 3:30pm-5:30pm Three of the original cast members of the iconic improv show JTS Brown talk you through the ins and outs of what made their form so special, how it continues to shape the way they play today, and show you how to apply what they learned to create your own forms. #workshop #chicagoimprov #anniversary #iotheater #improv โ€œHow to Improvise Like a Married Coupleโ€ with Craig and Carla Cackowski Saturday, November 7th from 10am-1pm The same communication skills that make for a successful relationship make for a successful improvised scene. Real-life married couple Craig and Carla Cackowski (from the duo Orange Tuxedo) share their favorite exercises that foster open communication between scene partners! Learn how to read each otherโ€™s minds, express your ideas clearly and shape your duoโ€™s comedic voice. Old School Longform Techniques with Liz Allen Sunday, November 8th from 3pm-6pm Liz Allen covers old school long-form techniques that have fallen by the wayside over the years. Improv has evolved, as expected. While some former techniques in improv should remain dormant, many forgotten skills from long ago are still relevant and useful. Revisiting the roots of long-form offers todayโ€™s improvisers new ways to translate inspiration into action (both from the backline and within scenes), to make discoveries as a group, and to be re-inspired about the possibilities of long-form. Build Your Own Form with Rob Janas Sunday, November 8th from 10am-12pm With 3 Square and JTS Brown member Rob Janas, learn what inspires new improv formats and how to use different types of scenes, moves, edits, & styles to create your own unique forms! Explore how to sample elements from different types of improv and pull from many sources of inspiration to create bold and unique forms! 04 Nov 2026 BEST OF iO IMPROV: 45๐“ฝ๐“ฑ ๐“๐“ท๐“ท๐“ฒ๐“ฟ๐“ฎ๐“ป๐“ผ๐“ช๐“ป๐”‚ ๐“”๐“ญ๐“ฒ๐“ฝ๐“ฒ๐“ธ๐“ท ๐ŸŽ‰ This Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM catch 4 ALL-STAR casts in two very special editions of Best of iO Improv! See different generations of improvisers come together on stage to create completely unique scenes and characters showcasing the legacy of iO style long-form improv. These shows are included when purchasing a 3-Day or Single Day (Friday or Saturday) event pass for iOโ€™s 45th Anniversary celebration. Find tickets at the Linktree in our bio or at ioimprov.com ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐Ÿ”— #ioimprov #iochicago #chicagoimprov #comedyfestival #anniversary 03 Nov 2026 Our 45th Anniversary Armando is one for the ages! Join us this Thursday, 11/5 at iO to see faces from the theaterโ€™s past and present converge on the stage and celebrate some of our favorite stories (and people) from the past four decades! Weโ€™ve got FIVE MONOLOGISTS and an all star cast- buy a Thursday pass to attend the show or splurge for a 3-Day pass and spend the weekend with us (both linked in bio)! Itโ€™ll be a reunion to remember ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ซ 03 Nov 2026 The November run of Play Time premieres tonight! Swipe through to see the 3 newest plays taking the stage for the next 3 weeks Wednesdays at 7:30 PM ๐ŸŽญ A showcase of 3 short plays by select writing teams and featuring a cast of iO Theater performers. Itโ€™s experimental, itโ€™s follow-the-fun, itโ€™s Play Time. Tickets โžก๏ธ Linktree โžก๏ธ Wednesday #shortplay #iotheater #chicagotheater #chicagocomedy #wednesdayshows 04 Nov 2026

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