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Laughing at the Annoyance.
Earhart 2 Hart
Thursday
7:30 PM
July 2nd, 1937. Many believe that Amelia Earhart met a watery demise, when in reality…she time travelled to the year 2026, landing at the Annoyance Theatre! But what’s worse than almost drowning in the Pacific Ocean? Drowning in OBSCURITY! Find out if Amelia Earhart manages to land the ultimate comeback in this campy 75-minute two-act dramedy.
Insignificant Mile
Thursday
8:00 PM
Every Wednesday, this group of Annoyance Program graduates performs The Insignificant Mile, a creative twist on a classic form in which players create a strip mall through audience suggestion. Each show features four unique locations, and a brand new cast of characters that exist in the world they created. With new guest openers every week, the Insignificant Mile is sure to leave a significant impact on audiences!
Code Words
Thursday
9:30 PM
Code words is a stand up show that can be disrupted anytime if the comedian says their word of the day. The word could be anything and the disruption could be a mother a dinosaur or anything you can think of. Watch Chicago’s best comedians get bullied beguiled and down right scared by more of Chicago’s best comedians!
IMPROV CLASSES AT
THE ANNOYANCE
Under the guidance of Artistic Director Mick Napier, The Annoyance provides excellent quality training in improvisation. Based on Napier’s book, Improvise: Scene From the Inside Out, the Annoyance philosophy focuses on the individual, giving students feedback and support to allow them to find and enhance their personal point of view and creative voice.
The Annoyance Bar lounge area at night.
Rent a Space!
From the bar, our two theaters, and our studios, we have it all!
We have 6 studio classrooms to rent for rehearsals, meetings, and auditions. They may also be rented for commercial use (classes/workshops) at our commercial rates.
Our Small (40 seat) and Mainstage (100 seat) theaters are also available for rental for corporate/special events and parties.
About Us:
For over 35 years, The Annoyance Theatre has created some of Chicago’s finest comedy. Home of such iconic shows as, Co-ed Prison Sluts, That Darned Antichrist, and Splatter Theater, The Annoyance uses improvisation to create new and original plays, musicals, sketch-comedy, and more in a vibrant, creative atmosphere.