Churchill Wants to Talk About His Movies
In celebration of the completion of his MFA in Documentary Media from Northwestern University and a return to performing in shows in Chicago, Chris Churchill brings four themed nights of entertainment and discussion, entitled Let’s Talk About My Movie at Dreamers YOLO Theater.
Each night will include performances on the night’s theme, a comedic panel discussion and audience interaction, and the screening of a short film, created by Churchill, and from which the night’s topic sprang. Joining Churchill on stage is his frequent sidekick, Bobby Hoffman. The topics and guests for each night are:
August 6 – Remember COVID?
Guest: Second City, SNL, and National Lampoon legend, Nate Herman who will recount his personal story of living through Covid-19, as only he can. Also, comedian and podcaster, Matt Riggs, joins Churchill and Herman to chat. The film for the night is, Everyone Is Making Their Coronavirus Movie.
August 13 – Urban Nature
Guest: Dave Odd. Long time Chicago comedy scene veteran Dave Odd tells us of his recent foray into foraging in the city. Two films take us into the city’s parks and the dinosaur-like world of three companion parrots.
August 20 – The Lies We Tell Ourselves
Guest: Ross Childs. Musician/comedian Ross Childs will take a break from that weekend’s FUMPFEST to play a few songs on the topic of the night and talk with us. Also Literate Ape Magazine co-editor and writer, David Himmel will join the discussion.
August 27 – Fun!
Guests: Playwright/performer Laura Scruggs, and former “Twang Bang” drummer and super creative musician, Jay Sebastian. Both bring with them a heightened, unbridled sense of fun in their performance and personality. The films for the night will be a series of short, experimental but comedic films on topics ranging from crows to gifs to making art in the backyard.
Shows will take place at:
Dreamers YOLO Theatre
5419 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
Fridays, August 6, 13, 20, 27
8 p.m.
$10