We are a sketch comedy and improv ensemble based out of Chicago. Trained at various locales including IO, Second City and Annoyance, we strive to bring our unique point of view to the masses. We have produced several shows around the city including at Donny’s Skybox, The Viaduct Theater, The TrapDoor Theatre and, the Apollo Theater Studio Stage. We are directed by Brian Posen.
Website
grandmajunessewingcircle.com
Members
Chris Bragg, Mike Gillett, Sherra Lasley, Matt Lovin, Matt Micou, Melanie Sampson, John Sviokla
TV Shows
Matt Micou was featured on season 1 of "The World Series of Pop Culture" on VH1. Former member Renee Gauthier was featured on the NBC special "Victoria Beckham: Coming to America." Both were surreal to watch.
Grandma June's Sewing Circle's Interests
General
Sketch comedy and improv. Also, crying at funerals, dancing around a quilt, and unthawing the beef, chief.
Music
"You ate glue in the second grade too"
Movies
The commercial for our show, which you can see on our website.
Books
The Dharma Bums. Though no one has actually read it.
We are a Chicago based improv and sketch comedy group that has written and performed shows at Donny's Skybox Theater (P.S. You're Fired!, An All Star Tribute to the Misinformed), The Viaduct Theater (The Kids are not Alright) and The Trapdoor Theatre (Historia: A Mock of Ages.) Our most recent production, Why Mom Left, closed after a successful seven week run at the Apollo Theater and a Valentine's show a Donny's Skybox. Our latest show, Dandruff on the City of Big Shoulders finished this past December. We also had a fantastic time participating in this year's Sketchfest! You can currently see us Monday nights on the Apollo Theater Studio Stage with very special guests every week!
Get more info at www.grandmajunessewingcircle.com...
Who I'd like to meet: David Lee Roth
Grandma June's Sewing Circle's Friend Space (Top 12)
Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival Super-Fun Kickoff Party! Sunday, September 14, 2008 7:00pm - 10:00pm Theater Building Chicago 1225 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL
One of the best parties in Chicago, to get you warmed up for one of the greatest festivals in Chicago.
$20 gets you: food, a live auction, a viewing of the 2008 SketchFest documentary, sketch comedy performances from a variety of local groups, and ALL THE BEER YOU CAN DRINK!
Close to $10,000 worth of auction items will be up for bid, including Roundtrip tickets on Southwest Airlines, Comedy Classes, Theater Tickets, entertinment, food, and much more!
There will be performances by local sketch comedy troupes like Kerpatty, Think Tank, Money in the Pants, The Cupid Players, Salsation and more!
Tickets are $20 in advance at htpp://ChicagoSketchFest. com and $25 at the door. All proceeds benefit SketchFest 2009 so that groups from across the globe can perform free from financial burden and focus solely on their art.
Go to http://ChicagoSketchFest. com and get your tickets for the annual Kick-Off Party and Fundraiser for the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival!
It's Red Ink Theatre Company's first show, iAlone! Come check it out Thursday and Friday nights, April 17th - May 2nd, at 7pm. It's playing at The Spot, 4437 N. Broadway. Only $10!
Come welcome the misfits of Red Ink Theatre into the Chicago theatre community this Sunday, April 6th! It's $5 to get in, and you get a raffle, performances from our upcoming show iAlone, a Dance Off, drink specials and half off food!! It's at The Spot, 4437 N. Broadway. Starts at 8pm!
Come rock some Guitar Hero, and support Red Ink! $20 bucks to enter. Come kick some Guitar Hero ass this Thursday at The Spot, 4437 N. Broadway. $20 includes an hour of open bar. Starts at eight!
I hope you are enjoying your weekend...I saw this quote & wanted to share it: "What draws attention...draws power"...In my case, I paint it...
I'm asking all my friends, "Do you think that in order to completely 'connect' with my "TICKET TO RIDE" Paintings (in the kind of way that would make you want to live with the paintings) would you have to have experienced some of the dark, complicated things first-hand that is insinuated deep within this series?
love the new cast, keep em in the rolodex! musical number? genius! later on in the evening i saw a band at the mutiny that sang a song called 'i like tacos' that also had some comedic value. you should collaborate.
