In late June 2007, a little bar in Edgewater called Kitty Moon became the home of a newly created comedy showcase. The creator of the show, Othy Schwering, had just finished his first level of improv classes at the Annoyance Theatre and was in search of additional stage time. Rather than slug around Chicago’s densely populated comedy scene in search of a coveted time slot, Schwering decided to stage his own variety show and invite stand-ups, improvisers and sketch performers to fill up his bill.
One year later and a venue change to The Playground Theater, Schwering’s comedy showcase, known as Othy’s Improv Night Kabaret or O.I.N.K!, is still going strong...
O.I.N.K! is a comedy variety show that runs at The Playground Theater, Wednesday nights at 10pm. O.I.N.K! originally stood for Othy's Improv Night Kabaret... now simply known as O.I.N.K!, it stands for the best in area stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy, as well as great live music! Ham it up! O.I.N.K!
"Often the talent lacks polish..." - TimeOut Chicago
"[Othy is] just the gayest man in showbiz." - Susan Messing
Thanks for having me, O.I.N.K. You have a strange and wonderfully rollicking scene with your O.I.N.K.tern, O.I.N.K.tographer, O.I.N.K.formers and O.I.N.K.dience. Good times
Hey! I put a picture of myself up now, so I guess this is my official myspace. you can add me to the top friend list ... you know, whenever! unless you require I spell my name correctly. in which case, you win! you win othy! I will never be top friend material! ! !
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