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Valid Hysteria

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About Me


Valid Hysteria is Chicago’s new, all-female improv troupe! Our cast brings together knowledge from various schools of improv, including The Second City, iO Theater and Annoyance Theater. Our members are also active in the wider performance community, appearing regularly in theatrical, sketch and other improvised productions. Valid Hysteria is constantly exploring new forms and exciting and provocative themes, while respecting the principles of great improv.
Since its inception in late 2006, Valid Hysteria has appeared at numerous venues. We've headlined an eight-week run at the Apollo Studio Theater, improvised on stage at The Playground Theater, played in the Team Elvina/Ride for AIDS fundraiser at the Apollo Theater, and participated in several barprov nights. Catch all the VH action at our next show and visit us on the web at www.validhyseria.com !
Valid Hysteria: Laurel Felt, Mary E. Gardner, Rebecca Grossman, Lauren Hearter, Lisa Klobuchar, Abbey Londer, Melissa "Moe" Morgan, Lisa Scott, Heather J. Svoboda, Beth Wolf
Directed by: Deanna Moffitt (interim director: David Montgomery)

My Interests

Improv and acting, raising awareness, rocking out, and bringing the funk!!!

I'd like to meet:

Improvisers and other performers excited about their craft!

Heroes:

Women AND men who follow their dreams and try to make a difference. Oh, and She-Ra.

My Blog

Unexpected Guests - A VH Video!

Unexpected Guests is Valid Hysteria's first video project! Enjoy! ...
Posted by Valid Hysteria on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:18:00 PST

What is CWIF?

Chicago Women's Improv Forum (CWIF) is the all-new, all-female improv collective! A network of women improvisers developed to support and further the goals and ideas of women in improv....
Posted by Valid Hysteria on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:39:00 PST

Valid Hysteria in NewCity Chicago

Funny Femmes If you're tired of the Y chromosome hogging all of the comedic limelight or of tediously watching as females are relegated to a singular, obligatory role, the all-female improv troupe "Va...
Posted by Valid Hysteria on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:56:00 PST

Showtime

The ladies of VH have our first show Wednesday!!! Funniness! Freud's worst nightmare! A collection of over 38 improv-crushes on a single stage! (We love you, Shecky Kulhan!) A possible discussion ...
Posted by Valid Hysteria on Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:45:00 PST