Asian Takeout Presents: Today's Specials
Lauren recently launched her production company Peace of Cake Productions LLC. Under this umbrella she has produced The Asian Persuasion Comedy Variety Show at iO with the Foundation for Asian American Independent Media (FAAIM), as well as the web series, THRUST: Surviving Acting School and the improv team, Asian Takeout.
Her latest venture is the new comedy variety show called, Today's Specials. This show launched December 8th, 2024 and has an open-ended run on every 2nd Sunday of every month. The show takes place At Kamehachi Sushi in Old Town in their upstairs Hachi lounge. The show features talented openers from across the Chicagoland area including, stand up, musical guests, magic and more! The show begins at 7:00 PM, with doors opening at 6:30 PM so audience members can order from our special 'Asian Takeout' menu before the show. Get your tickets here. There will also be a special three show run of Asian Takeout's Lunar New Year Sketch show 2/2, 2/9 and 2/26!
You can also check out their feature on Spotlight Chicago on WGN here.
Lauren makes iO Theater House Team, Dad's Records
Lauren recently made the ResCo/House Team Dad's Records 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. Dad's Records team members include Steven Albert, Nick Davis, Zoe Fassler, Thom Gaughan, Cory Hardin, Valerie Nicolette, Jordan Reinhardt, David Resnick, Brenda Uribe and of course Lauren Hugh! You can buy tickets to their latest shows here!
'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!