OTIS

Created in the summer of 2002, Otis quickly established itself as one of Chicago's most unique improv troupes, with highly physical and intuitive play.

And now after a five year tenure at Chicago's iO Theater, Otis continues to push the boundaries of long-form improv convention and consistantly surprises its audiences.

    

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  arnie
   ARNIE NIEKAMP      
Arnie Niekamp writes funny trivia questions by day for Jellyvision's 'You Don't Know Jack' and performs improv by night with Otis, Whirled News Tonight and the Diplomat Motel. He could also recently be seen on DotComedy's web series "Kyle's in a Coma."
           
 
  brian   BRIAN WILSON    
 
Brian is doing a show called Testify at The Annoyance Theater. It's this really great 2 person show about people that love Jesus. Go see it. Go to the Annoyance Theater in general. Have a drink at their awesome bar.
           
 
  GANDY   JEFF GANDY    

 

  
Perhaps you have seen Jeff performing as the triple threat, Taylor Hickok in The Fowler Family Radio Hour or perhaps you've seen him in the grocery store. When not performing Jeff can be found working with youth programs throughout Chicago. Next time you see him please say hi, as he is from the hospitality state (Mississippi) and quite friendly.
           
 
  HEDGES   JEFF HEDGES    
 
Jeff is an actor of stage and screen. He pretends to be people that he is not. He is good at it. If you don't mind the writer of this saying so.
           
 
  jason   JASON SHOTTS      
If you love Jeff Hedges so much why don't you marry him...O.K. do it then...Fine. I wish you all the happiness in the world.
           
 
  joe   JOE BURTON      
Joe is extremely pleased to be associated with this fine group of people. He is also a member of The Fowler Family Radio Hour, iO theater's Improvised Shakespeare Company, and Second City's House Improv Ensemble now presenting "TWISTY". He likes fun, making movies, Kevin Frankenstein, and Shelby.
           
 
  kate   KATE DUFFY      
Kate Duffy just quit her job. Is anyone hiring really funny, talented people...No? Figures.
           
 
  lauren   LAUREN SHARPE      
Lauren has been acting and improvising throughout the windy city for almost six years. Gosh! She has been a proud member of the Otis family since early 2003. In addition to numerous improv and sketch shows, Lauren has performed with The Neo-Futurists, The Gift Theatre and Redmoon. She also writes and performs sketch comedy with Sketchcore and is a member of the fantastic Barrel of Monkeys ensemble.
           
 
  marc   MARC OVIES      
Marc maintains a blood alcohol level of .07 or higher at al times...He has to he's a "writer"