Standup Seminary Grad Show

Schedule

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025 at 08:30 pm to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

The Lincoln Lodge | Chicago, IL

A graduation showcase for the students of the Lincoln Lodge's beginners standup course, Standup Seminary!
About this Event

PLEASE NOTE: THE GRAD SHOW ON MONDAY, MAY 4TH WILL BE BOTH A SEMINARY AND WRITE-ON SHOW

Come and watch the students of Standup Seminary showcase their 5-minute standup sets!

Standup Seminary is a beginner's foundation course that strives to give prospective performers the confidence and skills they need to begin a career in stand-up comedy. Students will spend five weeks in a supportive environment while learning the fundamentals necessary to write and perform stand-up.

The 5 week course is founded on the comedy principles of the critically acclaimed Lincoln Lodge, a national leader in cultivating and developing new comedy talent.


To support the nonprofit mission of the Lincoln Lodge, we set a $5 suggested donation for admission to the grad shows!


The Lincoln Lodge Theater Code of Conduct

The Lincoln Lodge Theater and Training Center is a place to foster creativity, connection and artistic expression with an aim to provide a safe and supportive environment for performers to grow. Those entering this space must be able to come together in trust and respect, while honoring the diversity of its community members. The purpose of this document is to promote student/performer well being and encourage a collaborative and harmonious theater environment.

The following is a list of expectations for students and performers while in The Lincoln Lodge space:

-Be aware of the diverse background of theater attendees/classmates and create material from a place of fun, respect and kindness towards others

-Sexist, racist, homophobic, and discriminatory behavior or jokes will not be tolerated

-Behave professionally and respectfully towards others

-Treat sensitive and risky subject matter carefully and with emotional intelligence. Be open to having a constructive, open conversation about a performance afterwards if the occasion arises.

The following is a non-exhaustive list of prohibited conduct:

-Physical abuse

-Theft/damage/misuse of property: Theft or damage, misuse and unauthorized possession or improper use of personal property; and unauthorized or improper use of, or entry into, theater facilities

-Harassment: Threatening, harassing, bullying or intimidating a person, either verbally, in writing or through electronic or other means

-Sexual Harassment: Unwanted/unwelcome sexual behavior directed at a person in a physical, verbal or non-verbal form

-Drug/alcohol use: Possession, consumption, sale, distribution or use of illicit drugs or outside alcohol is strictly prohibited. Additionally, the Lincoln Lodge is a smoke free zone, including vaping/e-cigarettes.

-Weapons and hazardous materials: The use, possession or storage of any firearms or weapons; dangerous materials or chemicals are prohibited on the theater premises


Consequences for breaching our Code of Conduct will be dealt with accordingly and may consist of, but not limited to: warnings, apologies, probation, suspension, or even removal from the premises. All decisions in regards to situations will be at the discretion of the theater director and training center manager.

Where is it happening?

The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, United States
Tickets

USD 7.19

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