'We Did It, Joe' Opens on the Second City e.t.c. Stage!

Lauren recently completed the final level of the Second City Conservatory Program! You can see her and her castmates perform original sketch, music and improv at their Grad 3 show, We Did It, Joe! The Show runs Mondays in September (excluding Labor Day) on the e.t.c. stage. Her graduation performance will be held September 16th. Get your tickets here!

 

Lauren Signs with Shirley Hamilton Talent

Lauren has signed an exclusive talent representation agreement with Shirley Hamilton Talent!

 

Lauren Joins Girl Party at The Annoyance!

Lauren recently joined Girl Party, an Annoyance improv show! The cast of femme-presenting performers turn audience-suggested parties into long form improv extravaganzas. Each week, one of our cast members takes the reins as the party host, leading you through the celebration. Meanwhile, our quirky characters stop at nothing to ensure they get exactly what they want out of the party. You can catch the current run of Girl Party 10:30 PM on Saturdays at The Annoyance Theater! Get tickets here!

 

Lauren Joins the Cast of Batsu! Chicago

Lauren recently joined the cast of Batsu! Chicago. 

In Japan, there is a style of comedy known as batsu game (罰ゲーム), where comedians compete in challenges of all kinds with the losers receiving a punishment. BATSU! brings this comedy style to America, with comedians competing to avoid electric shocks, paintballs, a giant egg-smashing chicken, and many more hilarious jaw-dropping punishments!

BATSU! takes place in a beautiful lounge theatre within Kamehachi – Chicago’s original sushi bar since 1967 – in the heart of Old Town. Audience members enjoy sushi and sake, while the bravest may even sign up for a chance to participate to win free beer and prizes! 

Shows run every Friday and Saturday, you can purchase tickets here!

Lauren makes iO Theater House Team ICARUS

Lauren recently made the ResCo/House Team ICARUS at iO Theater in Chicago. The Theater was founded in 1981 by Charna Halpern and David Shepard and has launched the careers of some of the best comedians of all time including SNL alumni Jason Sudeikis, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. ICARUS team members include Riley Woolen, Janelle Soulliere, Aaron Alicea, Max Reichek, Deshawn Mason, Holly Barras, Danny Griffith, Francesca Bucci, Simon Tessmer and of course Lauren Hugh! You can buy tickets to their latest shows here!