The iO Theater
Katie Rae Horn is an experienced theatre and customer service professional currently working as a Keyholder and Sales Associate at Anthropologie since November 2023. Since March 2023, Katie has served as a Stage Manager at The iO Theater. Prior experience includes roles as a Patron Services Associate at Chicago Magic Lounge and Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Assistant Director for Sturgis Public Schools, and Improv Actor at The Dinner Detective. Additional experience includes a position as a Golf Instructor at Chicago School of Golf and various roles in box office operations and costume design at Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre. Katie holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Theatre from Lewis University and has completed several programs in comedy studies and theatre at institutions such as The Second City Chicago and the Annoyance Theatre.
The iO Theater
Founded in 1981, The iO Theater (Formerly known as 'The ImprovOlympic') is the world-famous flashpoint of comic creativity that has spawned an entire generation of America’s best and brightest entertainers. Thousands of people have trained and performed at iO theater, including some of the most recognizable names in show business like Jason Sudeikis, Bob Odenkirk, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, David Koechner, Adam McKay, Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers, Tim Meadows, and many, many more. The iO Theater was founded by Charna Halpern and her late business and artistic partner, Del Close. iO is re-opening November 2022 with new ownership, incredible new shows and a fresh perspective. In addition to presenting improv and sketch comedy shows every night, the iO Theater provides improv training classes as well as custom tailored corporate workshops. When it comes to Comedy, we’re all Business. We can create entertainment for your conferences, meetings and celebrations. Let iO put together a hilarious improv show to bring down the house or have us write customized material for your company or business field. If you can dream it up, we can handle it. Our expert curriculum designers work with you to learn about your business and your employees, and to help you create highly participatory training sessions. We invite you to come to our shows when you're in the Windy City. Please contact us at info@ioimprov.com for inquiries about corporate workshops. The iO Theater 1501 N Kingsbury St Chicago, IL (312) 300-3350 www.ioimprov.com