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| schadenfreude |
| 1. Pleasure derived from the misfortune of others |
| 2. Chicago Public Radio's comedy show |
Chicago's critically-acclaimed comedy ensemble, Schadenfreude, brings its irreverent political and social satire to Chicago Public Radio. In each episode, the Schadenfreude cast of characters offers insight, reflection, and comic commentary while highlighting the minutiae of the world around us.
Since 1998, Schadenfreude has performed throughout the Chicago area and beyond, mounting shows as far away as Scotland and as close as Chicago Public Radio's Jim and Kay Mabie Performance Studio. In 2001, NewCity Chicago named Schadenfreude “Chicago's Best Sketch Comedy Troupe.” In 2002, the Chicago Improv Festival awarded Schadenfreude its inaugural Festival Highlight Award. And in 2004, the Chicago Headline Club recognized the Schadenfreude radio program with a Peter Lisagor Award nomination in the category of “Broadcast Commentary.”
So join Schadenfreude every Saturday afternoon at 2 pm for a one-of-a-kind experience fusing radio comedy and social commentary.
Schadenfreude—bringing back the glory years of radio, one ear at a time.
Schadenfreude is written and performed by Mark Hanner, Kate James, Justin Kaufmann, Sandy Marshall, and Stephen Schmidt with help from Joel Friend, Connor Kalista, and Katie Watson. The program is edited by Shiow-Jiau Yung with production assistance from Michael Ognisanti and Mike Schwartz. The Schadenfreude theme song was written and performed by Even in Blackouts. Special thanks to Chicago Public Radio's Paul Friedman, Mary Gaffney, and Eric Rudd. The executive producer of Schadenfreude is Justin Kaufmann.
Formed in 1998, the Schadenfreude comedy ensemble began performing at the Heartland Studio Theater in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood. Schadenfreude Theater Company has since performed throughout the Chicago area and beyond—including shows at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, the Second City in Los Angeles, and the “HERE” space in New York City. The ensemble also headlined sold-out shows at the 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002 Chicago Improv Festivals.
Other credits include the Sundevil Comedy Festival in Tempe, Arizona; the Chicago Comedy Festival; the Around the Coyote Arts Festival and the Goodman Theatre's “26-Hour Opening Celebration” in Chicago; the BS4 Comedy Festival in Austin, Texas; and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland.
Schadenfreude has also mounted runs at the Wing and Groove Theater in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood; at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in northwest suburban Arlington Heights, Illinois; and at the Lakeshore Theater in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. The Theater Company also tours colleges and universities across the country.
Schadenfreude Theater Company is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that reaches over 3,000 students each year through touring productions, workshops, and internships. It is sponsored in part by the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.
For more information about Schadenfreude Theater Company, including its ensemble members, please visit its official Web site. |
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