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iO West in Hollywood to close Feb. 24, 2018
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iO West in Hollywood to close Feb. 24, 2018

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyFebruary 14, 2018

In the mid-1990s, as a handful of Del Close’s disciples moved to New York City to pursue their own show-business dreams as the Upright Citizens …

Episode #174: Heather Anne Campbell
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Episode #174: Heather Anne Campbell

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyOctober 2, 2017

Heather Anne Campbell is one of America’s great improvisers. She has studied under the legendary Del Close in Chicago, performed overseas with Boom Chicago in …

Samantha Bee, iOWest give voice and take action to women in comedy against sexual harassment and assault
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Samantha Bee, iOWest give voice and take action to women in comedy against sexual harassment and assault

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyFebruary 28, 2016February 29, 2016

In case you missed it, the past couple of weeks have borne witness to some significant strides forward toward shining a light on the plight of …

On promoting diversity in improv comedy
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On promoting diversity in improv comedy

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthySeptember 21, 2015September 21, 2015

When Viola Davis accepted her Emmy Award last night for Outstanding Lead Actress in a TV drama series, she said: “The only thing that separates …

RIP Jay Leggett (1963-2013)
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RIP Jay Leggett (1963-2013)

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyNovember 26, 2013November 26, 20132

Comedian, actor, writer and director Jay Leggett died suddenly over the weekend, collapsing after a hunting trip with family in his native Wisconsin. Leggett was 50. Leggett, …

Robin Williams tells Jimmy Kimmel why he still performs improv
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Robin Williams tells Jimmy Kimmel why he still performs improv

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyNovember 17, 2013

When Robin Williams visited Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday night, Kimmel was impressed not only just to have Williams on as a guest — it …

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