ImprovOlympic
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ImprovOlympic (now known as iO Theater) is a renowned Chicago-based improvisational comedy theater and training center that helped launch the careers of many prominent comedians.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
improvisational comedy theater
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performing arts organization ⓘ training center ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | iO NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| coDevelopedWith | Del Close NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| currentName | iO Theater NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
ensemble-based improvisation
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game-based improv ⓘ |
| formerName | ImprovOlympic NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| foundedBy | Charna Halpern NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasAudienceType |
aspiring comedians
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comedy fans ⓘ general public ⓘ |
| hasBranchInPast | Los Angeles NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCity | Chicago NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasProgram |
improv training program
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performer training ⓘ sketch comedy program ⓘ writing classes ⓘ |
| hasType |
comedy club
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improv school ⓘ |
| industry |
comedy
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entertainment ⓘ theater ⓘ |
| influenced |
Saturday Night Live casting
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modern improv comedy ⓘ |
| knownFor |
Harold format of improv
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long-form improvisational comedy ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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surface form:
Chicago
Illinois ⓘ |
| notableAlumni |
Adam McKay
NERFINISHED
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Amy Poehler NERFINISHED ⓘ Bill Hader NERFINISHED ⓘ Chris Farley NERFINISHED ⓘ Horatio Sanz NERFINISHED ⓘ Jason Sudeikis NERFINISHED ⓘ Jordan Peele NERFINISHED ⓘ Key & Peele cast members ⓘ Mike Myers NERFINISHED ⓘ Rachel Dratch NERFINISHED ⓘ Seth Meyers NERFINISHED ⓘ Stephen Colbert NERFINISHED ⓘ Tim Meadows NERFINISHED ⓘ Tina Fey NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| regionServed |
Chicago metropolitan area
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United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| specializesIn |
long-form improv
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team-based improv ⓘ |
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