Improvised Jane Austen

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About this show

Improvised Jane Austen continues its entirely improvised tales of love and laughter this Valentine’s Day and beyond! Audiences will enjoy an evening with wit and heart in equal measure with an improvised rom-com for everyone, whether you love Austen or just like to laugh! Improvised Jane Austen currently performs Saturday nights at 7:30 pm at iO Theater and tickets are $20. Join Improvised Jane Austen for the signature romantic comedy and social satire of the beloved author, improvised by Chicago's top comedic talent. Celebrate all things love, friendship, and Austen this winter. "...countless laughs...whimsical homage to the illustrious author." -- Chicago Reader Improvised Jane Austen is a comedic ensemble that creates unscripted performances using Jane Austen's tropes, themes, and language to craft a satirical romantic comedy set in Regency-era England. Playing in Austen’s world, Improvised Jane Austen’s stories delight 21st century audiences with a modern sense and sensibility. The current cast of approximately 20 performers rotate weekly, with a unique ensemble for every show. Come for the humor, stay for the heart! "...[They] took it, owned it and created some really funny and touching moments....an evening of silliness and indulgence....make running amok look like delicious fun." -- PerformInk Chicago Since the group’s founding 15+ years ago, Improvised Jane Austen has performed throughout Chicago at theaters, festivals, and on the road at events such as C2E2, Detroit Women of Comedy Festival, Last Word Comedy Festival, The Floodwater Comedy Festival, and most recently headlining the SteelStacks Improv Comedy Festival. Throughout the show’s run, Improvised Jane Austen has been Chicago Reader Recommended, named a PerformInk Critics’ Pick, voted Best sketch/improv troupe 2019 in the Reader’s Best of Chicago, and was featured on WTTW playlist, in Time Out, the Chicago Tribune, on WGN’s Daytime Chicago and most recently on CBS News Chicago. “...Improvised Jane Austen is one of the strongest improv troupes in the city. They have the ability to use Austen’s 19th century wit and sarcasm and make it recognizable for a 21st-century audience." --Scapi Magazine Additional option to include our monthly cocktail, "Aperol? Yes-and!" with your ticket. It includes Tanqueray gin, Aperol, lemon juice, and honey syrup, topped with soda water and garnished with a lemon wedge. Best part? Gratuity is included. Got a Drink Add-on? Follow these steps: • Show your ticket to the host and mention the drink add-on. • Grab your token and place it on your table. • Enjoy your drink as a server will bring it by shortly. Note: Valid ID is required for all alcohol service. No ID, no drink, no refunds.

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