Highbrow Highlights is your guide to Chicago's comedy scene. Hosted by Thomas Nelson, Caleb Tackes, and Ellen Steinke, this filmed podcast underlines the best of improv, sketch, and stand-up in the windy city. Tune in every two weeks as our hosts highlight the city's up-and-coming talent, essential classes, and exclusive auditions. You'll also get a peak backstage with comedy insiders and tips you won't find anywhere else. Connect with the community and get a good laugh with your ticket to the heart of Chicago comedy. Tune in today and join the comedy conversation.
WE'RE BACK! Plus Tips For Filming Yourself On Stage
The crews all back! Hear some first hand experience about Stephen Colbert's Chicago shows during the DNC, upcoming shows, and Japo Parcero joins for an interview discussing the do's and don'ts of filming yourself on stage.
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25 May 2024
Where to Find Chicago Comedy Auditions
The Highbrow crew discusses resources for Chicago comedy auditions, plus recent Mainstage shows with Moms, We Took Edibles and Hour Ago, and Stir Friday Night's upcoming shows and events.
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17 May 2024
The Best Screenwriting Software (in our opinion) AND IT’S FREE?!?
The Highbrow crew discusses the best screenwriting software, upcoming Chicago comedy festivals: iO Fest and Rhinofest, Little Orphan Boy at The Annoyance, the NEW Home Comedy Theater and more Chicago comedy news.
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17 May 2024
I Accidentally Joined a Dramatic Improv Team
The Highbrow Lowbrow crew discusses dramatic improv, casting opportunities for seasons 3 and 4 of The Bear, an Annoyance Auditions Resource, and (for some reason) give a review of the new Hunger Games: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
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17 May 2024
Fun Fact: Dune Was Completely Improvised
The Highbrow crew discusses Dune’s super legit improv origins, the 10,000 Hours Program at Stepping Stone Theater, Chicago Film Scene, and the app Improv Tonight. Plus more Chicago comedy news.
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13 May 2024
Improv Jams in Chicago
The Highbrow Lowbrow crew shares resources for improv jams in Chicago, and discusses improv vs. standup, the documentary Inside Jokes and Second City's Ante Up.
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