Paul Brittain coming to iO on Tuesday night

The following was sent out via the iO Chicago mailing list on Monday afternoon:
One Night Only: SNL's Paul Brittain joins The Reckoning's Jet Eveleth

Saturday Night Live castmember and iO alum Paul Brittain returns to the theater for a one-night only engagement, perfomring alongside The Reckoning's Jet Eveleth in their celebrated improvised show Ted and Melanie. Join them THIS TUESDAY, October 16th at 10:30 in our Cabaret Theater, along with The Scoundrels and Super Human. That's THREE incredible shows for just FIVE BUCKS. Tickets for this show are limited and will sell out, so get yours today by calling the iO box office at 773-880-0199, or buy online through TicketWeb here.

WHAT: Ted and Melanie (with The Scoundrels and Super Human)
WHEN: Tuesday October 16th, 10:30 PM
WHERE: iO's Cabaret Theater
TICKETS: $5
RESERVATIONS: www.ioimprov.com

TV deals...

Several Second City alumni have had deals made with networks this week.  They include Tami Sagher, Kourtney Kang, Brian Gallivan, Stephanie Weir, Peter Murietta, and Adam McKay.

Former Second City students on TV

In addition to all the alumni on SNL, Lamorne Morris is a former Second City student that is doing well on the small screen.  He is a cast member on New Girl, which airs Tuesday nights on FOX.  He has been named by Chicago Magazine as an actor to watch this season.

Slow comedy

TJ and Dave talked about the power of slow comedy.

Second City offers CTU strike relief

For parents of students in the Chicago Public Schools, Second City is offering a free CPS Strike Camp for children.

Lunch is not included but it is first come, first serve.  The time of the camp is 10 AM-3:30 PM with an half hour supervised break for lunch.

SNL hires three from Chicago

Saturday Night Live has hired three Chicago improvisers in Tim Robinson, Aidy Bryant, and Cecily Strong.  They are the only new cast additions to SNL this year.

Tim Baltz sets Last Night on Mainstage

Tim Baltz has set his last night on Second City's Mainstage.  He posted this evening on Facebook:

My friends. On Wednesday, September 12th, I'll be having my last night on the Second City Mainstage. I've been honored to perform and create many wonderful things there, in many different capacities. I've learned a ton and, more importantly, I've gotten to know and work with some of this city's best, and most talented people. 6 and a half years after I was hired as an understudy, I'm overjoyed to walk away with more memories than I ever thought possible, and a very full heart. Thank you to everyone who was part of my journey there, on and off stage. Come see the show before I leave, and if you can join me on my last night, well, that would be much appreciated, too.