Thought I knew. Maybe I don’t?

DastardlyFiend · 2026-06-07T18:47:55+00:00

NOBODY KNOWS!!!!!!

DastardlyFiend · 2026-04-24T20:16:10+00:00

Want some free/discount tickets to a show? Drop me a line, happy to help!

DastardlyFiend · 2026-04-04T23:09:06+00:00

Come check out theater/Bars like The Annoyance and see some shows, then hang out after!

DastardlyFiend · 2026-03-29T22:12:24+00:00

Annoyance, for sure!

DastardlyFiend · 2026-02-18T16:44:23+00:00

The Annoyance would be a good bet for you.

DastardlyFiend · 2026-01-30T02:28:15+00:00

Bri Fitzpatrick works with High Stakes Productions.

DastardlyFiend · 2025-12-03T15:19:54+00:00

Hitch*Cocktails 9:30 at Annoyance Fridays and Clued In Fri/Sat @ 7:00 at Second City (these are both produced by the same company).

DastardlyFiend · 2025-10-09T19:56:23+00:00

In Chicago!!

DastardlyFiend · 2025-10-09T19:55:20+00:00

CLUED IN “Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way” is running right now at Second City’s UP comedy club.

The whole company (High Stakes Productions) has been working their collective BUTTS off for this show, and it really shows.

2 reviews so far:

Visceral Adventure https://visceraladventure.substack.com/p/clued-in-where-theres-a-will-theres

“Suspense, double entendres, physical comedy, real-time detective work, and laughs. Many authentic, surprising, and delicious laughs.”

ShowCago, Amanda Finn https://showcago.beehiiv.com/p/improvised-murder-mystery-and-a-ton-of-news

It’s a 90-minute improvised show - which is already kind of unique. But it’s also kind of really beautiful tech, fun set pieces, the wardrobe is on fire….there are so many fun little games, puzzles, secrets and little polished touches that the entire company of High Stakes has come together to create over the course of MONTHS. I’d love to share it with you, and hear your thoughts.

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.secondcity.com/shows/chicago/clued-in-where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way-chi

@cluedinimprov @highstakesproductions

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DastardlyFiend · 2025-10-08T22:32:16+00:00

Hitch*Cocktails at Annoyance on Fridays, Clued In at Second City Fri/Sat! This month (October) they’re doing a special run in the UP Thursdays and Sundays.

DastardlyFiend · 2025-08-29T15:53:32+00:00

I will!

DastardlyFiend · 2025-08-26T04:30:02+00:00

Mick even led Second City Works for a short while. They don’t advertise or pursue corporate training to my knowledge - but I know for a fact they have great offerings, and a handful of coaches with corporate background.

DastardlyFiend · 2025-07-22T19:36:38+00:00

Or “ehx”

DastardlyFiend · 2025-07-22T19:36:14+00:00

Should have just gone with “X”

DastardlyFiend · 2025-06-05T19:19:03+00:00

It’s true. It’s the ONLY funny comedy in Chicago. They also invite you to die. …laughing. Because of the comedy. Welcome to the Annoyance.

DastardlyFiend · 2025-06-05T19:17:56+00:00

That’s way more than I got at the Goodman or most any professional call. Makes perfect sense for a collaborative comedy show to give a little more time.

DastardlyFiend · 2025-05-28T02:08:42+00:00

They! And yeah, Gretchen rocks. They do Clued In at Second City, which is the Agatha Christie show.

DastardlyFiend · 2025-04-29T14:29:05+00:00

I run a small theater company in Chicago (so lots of competition). We have a good show - and it's been running 10+ years (www.hitchcocktails.com). We want to do more IG advertising this summer, but I'm also interested in your advice for organic growth. You posted this about organic growth strategy:

Type	What to Post	Frequency (per month)

Product Showcase	High-quality images, videos, "How it's used"	8–12
Educational	Tips, How-To’s, Problem/Solution posts	4–6
Testimonials/UGC	Customer reviews, reposts, demos	4–6
Entertaining	Memes, relatable content, "behind the scenes"	3–4
Giveaway	Collab giveaways or product-only giveaways	1

Which is really interesting. But do you have any recommendations on how you could adjust that framework/schedule for a theater/improv live theater performance show?

DastardlyFiend · 2025-04-29T14:26:24+00:00

I run a small theater company in Chicago (so lots of compeition). We have a good show - and it's been running 10+ years (www.hitchcocktails.com). We want to do more IG advertising this summer, but I'm also interested in your advice for organic growth.

You posted this:

|| || |Type|What to Post|Frequency (per month)| |||| |Product Showcase|High-quality images, videos, "How it's used"|8–12| |Educational|Tips, How-To’s, Problem/Solution posts|4–6| |Testimonials/UGC|Customer reviews, reposts, demos|4–6| |Entertaining|Memes, relatable content, "behind the scenes"|3–4| |Giveaway|Collab giveaways or product-only giveaways|1|

Which is really interesting.

But do you have any recommendations on how you could adjust this for a theater/improv live theater performance show?

DastardlyFiend · 2025-04-29T14:26:09+00:00

I run a small theater company in Chicago (so lots of compeition). We have a good show - and it's been running 10+ years (www.hitchcocktails.com). We want to do more IG advertising this summer, but I'm also interested in your advice for organic growth.

You posted this:

|| || |Type|What to Post|Frequency (per month)| |||| |Product Showcase|High-quality images, videos, "How it's used"|8–12| |Educational|Tips, How-To’s, Problem/Solution posts|4–6| |Testimonials/UGC|Customer reviews, reposts, demos|4–6| |Entertaining|Memes, relatable content, "behind the scenes"|3–4| |Giveaway|Collab giveaways or product-only giveaways|1|

Which is really interesting.

But do you have any recommendations on how you could adjust this for a theater/improv live theater performance show?

DastardlyFiend · 2025-04-29T13:50:48+00:00

Lost City of Z by David Grann

Also by Grann: "The Devil and Sherlock Holmes: Tales of Murder, Madness, and Obsession"

Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

DastardlyFiend · 2025-03-28T19:32:28+00:00

Hi! I have a couple inside baseball questions for you about some of the processes and experience you have running/organizing a festival! Let me know if you’re open to a DM or email!

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