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Laughing at the Annoyance.

Shows Tonight
at The Annoyance

Wednesday, May 13

Jamie Kilstein Can't Tie Knots

Wednesday

7:30 PM

Jamie Kilstein is an actor, comedian, podcaster, jiu-jitsu black belt, and the creator of Blue Belts, his first scripted television project which was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize nominated for RIIFF. His feature script “Sad Like Us” was a finalist for the Sundance Labs in 2025. Known for his standup on Conan, Showtime, and the BBC, Jamie began his career performing in coffee houses before making his mark at major festivals worldwide. In his early career he was mentored by Robin Williams, who said of him, “Jamie is amazing- he has a spark that energizes my conscience.”

Open Mic Night at a Bowling Alley

Wednesday

9:30 PM

In an attempt to up their Wednesday night sales, Dayton, Ohio's 3rd most popular bowling alley has decided to run its first ever Open Mic Night. Overrun with sign ups, the owner of the venue decides to do the only logical thing: squeeze everyone in and give them all 2 minutes. Walt Braley and Andrew Shipman bring their rapid fire style of comedy to life in this character showcase featuring sketch, improv, special guests and costume changes...lots of costume changes.

Music Flows Through Us Like a River

Wednesday

8:00 PM

Comedians and chosen ones: Abby Rankin and Max Balderston, enlighten audiences through a series of comedic sketches, music, and heartfelt truths about the universe. In the end, Abby, Max, and director Aidan Tappert, hope you walk away from this experience one hour older and wiser.

Jury Duty

Wednesday

9:30 PM

You've been summoned...to laugh. Jury Duty is a fully improvised courtroom comedy where the only thing on trial is sanity itself. Each night, the cast creates a brand new legal disaster based on audience suggestion, questionable logic, and total chaos. Watch as the foreperson loses their mind, evidence makes things worse, and deliberations go off the rails. No script, no rules, no justice. Just comedy The trial is fake, the laughs are real

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IMPROV CLASSES AT
THE ANNOYANCE

Mick Napier - Artistic Director of Annoyance Theatre
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Under the guidance of Artistic Director Mick Napier, The Annoyance provides excellent quality training in improvisation. Based on Napier’s book, Improvise: Scene From the Inside Out, the Annoyance philosophy focuses on the individual, giving students feedback and support to allow them to find and enhance their personal point of view and creative voice.

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DRINK
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Rent a Space!

From the bar, our two theaters, and our studios, we have it all! 

 

We have 6 studio classrooms to rent for rehearsals, meetings, and auditions. They may also be rented for commercial use (classes/workshops) at our commercial rates.

Our Small (40 seat) and Mainstage (100 seat) theaters are also available for rental for corporate/special events and parties. 

Visit Us!

With shows 7 days a week, The Annoyance has something for everyone.  
 
Come catch a show, hang out at the bar, take a class and meet some of the funniest people in comedy.  

About Us:

For over 35 years, The Annoyance Theatre has created some of Chicago’s finest comedy. Home of such iconic shows as, Co-ed Prison Sluts, That Darned Antichrist, and Splatter Theater, The Annoyance uses improvisation to create new and original plays, musicals, sketch-comedy, and more in a vibrant, creative atmosphere.

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