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FOF #2252 – Where No Woman Has Gone Before

One of our favorite Chicago comedy gems is Improvised Star Trek, the new hilarious adventures of the starship Sisyphus, that lampoons not just the popular sci-fi series, but our modern day frustrations with technology and smart phones. Today we’re joined by the she-larious Irene Marquette, who stars as Lt. Cola on Improvised Star Trek at iO theater and hosts her own comedy showcase The Curio Show.

Feast of Fun interview! “One of our favorite Chicago comedy gems is Improvised Star Trek, the new hilarious adventures of the starship Sisyphus, that lampoons not just the popular sci-fi series, but our modern day frustrations with technology and smart phones.Today we’re joined by the she-larious Irene Marquette, who stars as Lt. Cola on Improvised Star Trek at iO theater and hosts her own comedy showcase The Curio Show.Irene’s done a boatload of wild comedy shows, from a musical about Jim Jones and the Jonestown Massacre to Lizzy Borden giving her parents 40 whacks.Listen as Irene chats with us about her nude scene with Martin Short, auditioning to become the sidekick to conservative radio shock jock Mancow, and pranking Maroon 5 as a pregnant fan.“

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Improv Nerd with Jimmy Carrane

http://www.feralaudio.com/161-irene-marquette/

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Inside with Irene Marquette

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Lisa Burton and I talk about the horror movie “Inside“ on the Scareblast podcast

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Chicago Reader on the Curio Show By Brianna Wellen

“But thanks to creator and host Irene Marquette's odd obsessions and careful curation, the Curio Show is consistently entertaining—and educational.“

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Hello from the Magic Tavern Episode 19

http://hellofromthemagictavern.com/2015/07/13/19-the-namer/

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Undressed 2015 Sketch review directed by TJ and Dave

Reviews:

Chicago Reader by Jack Helbig - Recommended “The result is a show that not only entertains and edifies, but leaves the audience feeling lighter and less burdened“

Chicago Tribune by Kerry Reid - 3 stars http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/comedy/ct-undressed-io-review-20150505-story.html

Time Out - 3 stars http://www.timeout.com/chicago/comedy/undressed

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See also "Directing Projects"

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Time Out - Matt Byrne August 21, 2014 15 Sets to See at Jangleheart http://www.timeout.com/chicago/comedy/the-15-sets-to-see-at-a-jangleheart-circus

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New City Stage (Recommended) Review: The Raven & The Messenger/The Annoyance Theater - Zach Freeman August 04, 2014

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Steamroller "Interview: Irene Marquette, director and creator of The Raven and the Messenger" June 6, 2014 http://steamrollerchicago.com/home/2014/6/6/interview-irene-marquette-director-and-creator-of-the-raven-and-the-messenger

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Chicago Tribune Chicago Closeup - Nina Metz September 12, 2013

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The Poor Choices Show "Episode 136: The Irene Marquette Experience" February 12, 2012

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Chicago Sun Times "Improvised Star Trek takes to the stage of Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival" March 11, 2014

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Time Out Chicago 2013

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Steamroller Interview with Irene Marquette and Andrew Tisher in advance of The Curio Show presents The Early Work September 2013

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Huffington Post "Making Out with Wes Perry and Friends at Upstairs Gallery Delivers Chicago's Best with Charm and Teeth" - Liz Joynt Sandberg February 6, 2013

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Life's A Funny Scene "Interview: Irene Marquette" October 3, 2012