CHICAGO READER REVIEW 01.03.08:
Six years ago members of some disbanding groups hooked up to form the Reckoning, whose ten performers have now been together longer than any other group at iO. These players always stand out when they appear in other ensembles, and together, as masters of iO's signature form, the Harold, they're remarkably consistent at giving audiences something to laugh at and students something to study. Bits and jokes are cleverly brought back; scenes shift smoothly or jarringly depending on what works with the action; performers who aren't center stage often remain in character. But despite all the hard listening and cooperation, they do call each other out on odd responses. When someone playing an insecure man asked the woman playing his girlfriend/wife, "Why'd you look away at that light when you said that?" he called attention to a pregnant unconscious gesture, which gave her an opportunity to riff on his meta-comment. On Thursdays they do long-form improv, and on Tuesdays they let loose, experimenting with forms and styles. Past Tuesday shows have included stage versions of films and stand-up sets by each player. The show on January 8 will feature a reading of the play True West (which three Reckoning members performed at Stage Left last year) that will morph into an improvised drama with an unscripted ending. Open run: Tue 10:30 PM, Thu 10 PM, iO, 3541 N. Clark, 773-880-0199, $5. --Ryan Hubbard .
Website
reckoningimprov.com
Influences
Georgia Pacific, People of Earth, Valhalla, Carl and the Passions, Quartet, Four Square, Weirdass, UCB, Mick Napier.
Members
Jet Eveleth, Beau Golwitzer, Eric Hunnicut, Brian Jack, Holly Laurent, Charlie McCrackin, Brad Morris, Pat O'Brien, Eddie Pina, Jake Schneider.
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