13th annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival accepting submissions

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Ask yourself: I’m funny how? I mean — funny, like I’m a clown? I amuse people? I make them laugh?

If any or all of those things are true, or you know someone to whom they apply, the massive 13th annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival — held January 9-19, 2014 at Stage 773 (1225 W. Belmont) — is now accepting submissions.

To fill out an app, go to www.chicagosketchfest.com/applications. The submission deadline is October 15. 

Just want to watch? Tickets are $14-$15 and go on sale December 1 at noon (CT). Buy them before December 31 — at stage773.com, in person at the box office or by phone at  (773) 327-5252 — and get two bucks off.    


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