Founded almost
20 years ago by Charna
Halpern and the late Del
Close, the ImprovOlympic has prospered as a comedy
training center
and performance
venue. Located across the street from Wrigley Field,
ImprovOlympic is renowned for performing and teaching long-form
improvisational theatre (including the house speciality form
of the Harold.)
Our Los Angeles theatre, IO
West, has recently celebrated their five year anniversary
in their one year old new theatre.
How
To Get Here
ImprovOlympic is located in Chicago's Northest side, in the heart of Wrigleyville. Click on the map below for directions from maps.yahoo.com
Alumni
ImprovOlympic alums such as
Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, Tim Meadows,
Adam McKay, and David Koechner have gone on to enjoy success
on Saturday Night Live and in films. Other recent alumni,
Andy Dick, Pat Finn, Andy Richter, Brian McCann, Stephnie
Weir, Bill Chott, and the Upright
Citizens Brigade have also gone on to successful
television careers.
Contacting
Us
ImprovOlympic is located at
3541 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657. If you are interested
in show information,
signing up for
classes, or hiring
us, please call (773) 880-0199 or email us at improvolympic@ameritech.net
