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Jason Chin was a Chicago improviser, teacher and all-round inspiration. He created many shows including Dinner for Six, Whirled News Tonight (the inspiration for Tonight’s Top Story) and Jedi! A Musical Tour de Force. He was a regular cast member on the Armando, one of the longest-running shows at iO. He liked Captain America, dinosaurs and President John Adams. In...

Hi Improvisers!  It’s rapidly approaching May and the questions on everyone’s lips:  How can we see all our favourite improvised comedy?  How do we discover new and wonderful groups?  How do we navigate fringey shows that are publicised in more than one place?   But never fear! Luckily for you, Jen (The Maydays/ AndAlso/ Impromptu...

From The Maydays Jenny Haufek The first time I went to a Mayday’s residential was back in 2012. I remember I was taking the Mayday’s Longform course in Brighton, but I wanted MORE! It was a huge leap to decide whether or not to spend several days and nights learning and performing improv with strangers....