On Thursday, February 11, in a Valentine’s Day celebration that’s more about loving yourself than anyone else, Villain Theater and Women In Comedy will be presenting A Love Letter to Myself. The special show is devoted to showcasing comediennes and exploring what it means to love yourself as a woman in 2016.
Women in Comedy, a Chicago organization aiming to empower and connect female improvisers, is bringing the ladies while Villain Theater is providing the stage. The lineup consists of comedians Gladys Nobriga, Meaghan Gallagher, Liz Tracy (former New Times music editor and current arts writer), and Catherina Transleau. Two improv teams will also
“Women's voices, and consequently their comedy, are often stunted and many women are... discouraged from sharing their comedic perspective. For me, personally, I have no interest in being the only woman onstage with a group of men... I constantly have to find a balance between not diminishing my gender while not being defined by my gender either. That kind of pressure is alleviated when I am playing with an even mix of both men and women.”
Thursday night kicks off with speed-networking, offering an opportunity to expand your web of funny women who share your interest in professional comedy. “We are literally going to have a rotation of women interacting for a certain amount of time to ensure everyone gets to talk to each other,” Santos elaborates. After that, Villain Theater launches into the all-female comedy show at 8:30 p.m. lasting the rest of the evening. The material ranges from self-addressed love letters to the
A Love Letter to Myself
Thursday, February 11, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Villain Theater at Made at the Citadel. Tickets cost $12. Visit villaintheater.com.