fest of fools
A Stupid Amount of...
improv - sketch - workshops - torture - puns
April 4-6
Fest of Fools is back, a three-day spectacle of absurdity, razor-sharp wit, and the kind of laughter that makes your face hurt.
Friday night, we throw you straight into the fire with a no-holds-barred comedy battle.
3Saturday, the madness escalates—an improv workshop to loosen you up, a stacked lineup of shows to keep the momentum, and our infamous Torture of Fools to push things over the edge. And then there’s Coco & Kelly—Chicago’s own Courtney Farney and Kelton Neals—bringing their fast, fearless, and slightly unhinged brand of comedy to the Jackalope stage.Sunday?
If you’ve survived, we’ll make you sharper. Advanced workshops for those who want to master the art of comedy—or at least fake it better.With over a dozen shows, some of the best comedic minds in the game, and zero regard for dignity.
Friday, April 4
- 7 pm - FACE OFF: A Comedy Battle
Teams go head-to-head, battling for laughs, glory, and the coveted Face Off Championship - 8 pm - Puntasmagoria
Our pun competition show
Saturday, April 5
- 10 am - Free Intro To Improv Comedy with Lady Improv
A clean and comfy show of improv games - 6 pm - Moderate To Severe
Blending improv, sketch, and audience interaction, Moderate to Severe brings fast, funny, and distinctly Oklahoma-born comedy to the stage. - 7:30 pm - Coco & Kelly
Courtney and Kelton bring their acclaimed two-person sketch show, Better You Than Me—an original, fast-paced comedy packed with sharp writing, bold characters, and their signature Chicago-honed style. - 10 pm - Torture of Fools
They will endure much pain for your laughs
