CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED CHICAGO SKETCH GROUP SCHADENFREUDE PERFORMS SHOW ABOUT FOOTBALL

WHAT:  Schadenfreude, Chicago’s long-running, critically acclaimed sketch comedy ensemble, performs new material to skewer Bears football on Sunday, December 11, 2011, 3 PM at Lincoln Hall 2424 N. Lincoln Ave (in Chicago’s Lincoln Park), $5

Chicago’s comedic performers and improvisers take over the play-by-play for a Bears football game while watching on the big screen at one of Chicago’s preeminent rock clubs, Lincoln Hall. Join Schadenfreude and Chicago’s best and brightest performers “Mystery Science Theater 3000″ the heck out of the Sunday gridiron.

INFO/MEDIA:  773.576.6070; Justin [at] schadenfreude [dot] net
CD’s, photographs, videos, interviews and additional materials also available.                                 

CAST:  Kate James, Justin Kaufmann, Sandy Marshall, Stephen Schmidt and Adam Witt. Featuring: Cook County Social Club (sketch), Steve Gadlin (Blewt), Ernest Wilkins (RedEye), Scott Waguespack (32nd ward alderman), Burt Natarus (former 42nd ward alderman), Tim Smithe (Walter E. Smithe furniture), Samantha Irby (Bitches Gotta Eat), Ian Belknap (Write Club), Sarah Jindra (WBEZ), Marcus Gilmer (AV Club), Katie Rich (Second City), Phil Ridarelli (Neo-Futurists), Mark Bazer (Interview Show) and many, many more!  

HISTORY: Formed in 1997, Chicago’s sketch comedy ensemble Schadenfreude has performed on local and national stages, and is the creator and producer of the radio program “Schadenfreude,” (which aired on Chicago Public Radio 2003-05).  Schadenfreude has performed at countless venues including Chicago’s Goodman Theatre, The Second City, The Neo-Futurarium, and in New York City and Los Angeles.  Schadenfreude performed sold-out shows at the Chicago Improv Festival and was the inaugural recipient of the “Festival Highlight Award.” The ensemble has been featured in several national comedy festivals, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and at various colleges. Their work is on display at www.schadenfreude.net.

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The New York Times claims, in this picture a few days ago, that this woman was pushing this man during a Town Hall Healthcare debate in Tampa, Florida. Once again, the liberal media have distorted the facts. Cleary, she’s examining his face for injury after she actually pushed him. He appeared to have no injury. Which is great, because he has no health insurance.

Vote for Kate and Steve Delahoyde for the Midwest Film Awards! Today is the last day for the on-line ballot!!!!! Vote now for Kate and Steve D.! They are up for their short “Kid”, which is below. Don’t be a dick. Vote.

Steve Delahoyde and Kate James were nominated this week by the Midwest Film Festival Awards for their outstanding work in “Kid” from the Regrets short film series! The short is up for “Best Short” and Steve Delahoyde is up for “Best Editing”. But the best part? Kate James is up for “Best Actress” against Virginia Madsen and Jenna Fischer!!! How cool is that? Now the way the Midwest Film Festival works is that they let you (partially) decide the winner on-line. So go and vote for Steve and Kate! And then go to Rockit in early December to see Kate make her speech. Hey, grassroots worked for Obama. Let’s work it for Kate, ey? Here’s the trailer that includes all the nominees! GREAT!

So the Onion’s new site “Decider” interviewed us last week. They asked us what we thought of certain hot-bed topics in this election and asked us how we would make fun of them. It was fun to do – and they posted the entire thing here! Enjoy – and watch us make fun of these on Saturday.

Check out Time Out’s article on our 10-year anniversary show at Theater on the Lake! We’re had a blast gearing up for these shows — and it’s been a while since Schad has done 5 straight nights of performances. Not since Scotland in 2000. Come on out and watch us feel the burn on Saturday and Sunday! Next up? Lookingglass! What’s up, Lookingglass! LET’S DO THIS!!!!!

Timeout Chicago put up a little post on the Timeout blog about the new WTTW show IL-Informed. They say public television isn’t funny but obviously Madeline has never seen Rick Steeves. I think that dude is hilarious! Or Between the Lions, which is really funny when high. Anyway, here is the review.

Did you miss it? Did you not set your TiVo – even though we told you yesterday morning it was going to happen? You’re all lucky we are savvy internet users who know how to “encode” and “transfer” and “upload” and “post” and other internet-y things. Best of all, Justin proclaims what a big fan he is, and Phil blushes. Really, he blushes.

[Special thanks to Jeff E.!]

Listen to the popular podcast and WLUW Friday night talk show “Outside the Loop” because Justin is on! He is talking about the show at the Red Line Tap and the new WTTW show airing Sunday night. Mike and Andy kick ass and they do this show new every week. Check it out here or listen to the show tonight on 88.7fm.

Jimmy Carrane graciously asked us to come on the Chicago Public Radio show “Studio 312″, which airs within the morning program “Eight Forty-Eight”. We just broke Jimmy’s balls for a couple minutes and they told the audience about the pilot and the Rent Party. Good times at 9am! Enjoy it here!