These women of color in Chicago are shattering gender and racial stereotypes through improv

Members of Matt Damon Improv bow at the end of their performance.

By Jonathan Skinner
Medill Reports

At the Annoyance Theater, a place known for celebrating more absurd brands of comedy, Matt Damon Improv is doing something that shouldn’t be absurd, providing a place for women of color to perform freely in the acting community. Their variety show tackles social, racial, and cultural issues every Sunday Night at 9:30 pm.


Photo at top: Members of Matt Damon Improv bow at the end of their performance. (Jonathan Skinner/MEDILL)