Padraic Connelly

Performer/instructor/writer at The iO Theater

Padraic Connelly is an experienced producer, performer, and corporate trainer with a diverse background in the entertainment industry. Currently a producer and cast member for Whirled News Tonight at the iO Theater since 2003, Padraic also serves as Artistic Director and Head Coach at CSz Chicago Theater. Additionally, Padraic has performed and instructed at the iO Theater and managed entertainment projects for various corporate and educational institutions. Previous roles include touring with the national company Mission:IMPROVable and performing on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Padraic holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theater from the University of Florida.

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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


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