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Escape Reality and Laugh With Second City’s ‘Don’t Quit Your Daydream’
Second City’s Don’t Quit Your Daydream is a dream you won’t want to wake up from. I gotta say this show brought me to tears… of laughter. Once the lights dim, you are welcomed with a groovy dance opening and then dive into back-to-back comedy sketches. This show captures all those ridiculous thoughts one could have in a daydream and conveys them in a series of hilarious skits.
Don’t Quit Your Daydream is written and performed by Andy Bolduc, Kiley Fitzgerald, Claire McFadden, Evan Mills, Julia Morales, and Jordan Stafford and directed by Carisa Barreca. This brilliant six-member ensemble plays a variety of characters throughout the show. Some characters include high school students, an angel, a loofa, imaginary friends, a “cool” nun, and an evil villain named Snakewart. All the comedians are amazing performers and are able to radically change their persona from skit to skit. The cast is perfect for this show and has some major wow moments in their execution.
One stand-out performer is Evan Mills who has been working at Second City since 2018. Mills keeps you on your toes as you wait for him to deliver his clever punchlines and funny reactions. He brings a multi-talented performance that includes singing a song about the thoughts that keep him up at night, dancing with his gay crush at prom, and improv as a not-so-famous background actor. During the show, I heard one crowd member say, “Oh my god, he’s hilarious!”
Another comedian that kept the crowd rolling was Andy Bolduc. Bolduc is a natural on the stage and often plays as the privileged white guy or bizarre characters like a brother who is dating his imaginary friend, Flip Flop. He’s convincing in his act and often reminds you of that one weird kid from school. His lines, delivery, and body language fully embrace each role and leave you wanting more.
Don’t Quit Your Day Dream’s production was flawless. The lights, music, sound effects, and stage setup were seamlessly pieced together. The transitions between sketches happened in the blink of an eye and kept the audience fully engaged throughout the duration of the show. All the seats in the club offered a great viewing experience and a chance to get picked on by the cast.
Each skit in Don’t Quit Your Daydream is unique with a comedic twist. The dream-like storylines take you on a journey to the gates of Black Heaven, an awkward high school prom, a flawed murder mystery scene, and many more. Each sketch has a sense of silly magic, leaving you with childlike wonder. Plus, you get to hear a few corny dad jokes sprinkled throughout the show. But it’s not all jokes. You also get to hear the comedians sing their original songs, watch them show off their moves in a synchronized dance, and test their skills with improv as they engage the crowd. It’s safe to say this Second City show takes sketch comedy to a whole new level.
The Second City comedy club is conveniently located in the Old Town neighborhood inside Piper’s Alley Mall. This area offers many great restaurants that are superb for grabbing a bite to eat before the show. Don’t Quit Your Daydream is held in the mainstage theater with small tables and chairs and a large stage. Second City offers in-theater dining that includes small bites and a wide selection of drinks.
Don’t Quit Your Daydream has a two-hour run time with a quick 15-minute intermission. This summer show runs Tuesdays-Thursdays at 8pm; Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and 10pm; Sundays at 7pm starting June 7, 2023. Tickets range from $39-$94. Doors open 45 minutes prior to showtime.
I definitely recommend seeing this show, just leave the kids at home since this one is Rated R. Make sure to buy your tickets fast, many shows are selling out! Purchase your tickets online today.
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