Saturday Stand-Up Special Event! Tim Walkoe, Jeanie Doogan, Chris Trani!

ACADEMY AFTER HOURS is The Laughing Academy's grown-ups-only late-night performance series, bringing the best of Chicago comedy right to YOU in the 'burbs!

Wow, have we got a lineup for you!!! Nationally touring, award-winning, and universally hilarious!!

Tim Walkoe (Headliner): was the grand prize winner on ABC TV's "America's Funniest People". He's headlined at over 100 comedy clubs nationwide and can be seen on HBO, Showtime, and A&E. He's toured with Kenny Loggins, Whitney Houston, and Elvis Costello. "Nonstop laughter from start to finish" is what the Chicago Tribune had to say about the stand up comedy performance of Tim Walkoe going on to comment "Walkoe's rapid fire delivery and shoot from the hip style leaves audiences laughing so hard it's hard to catch up to the next joke",! And for one night only, you can see him right here!!

Jeanie Doogan - (Feature)

Jeanie is a South Side of Chicago native who has been crushing the Chicago Comedy Scene for the last decade! She has an undeniable stage presence and the ability to relate to a wide range of people. Jeanie is also a regular at Zanies Comedy Clubs, The Laugh Factory, and The Comedy Bar, Jeanie was highlighted in Chicago Parents’ Magazine’s “Four of Chicago’s Funniest: Stand Up Parents”. She was featured on Nick Jr.’s “Moms’ Night Out” stand-up special. You're gonna love her!

Chris Trani – (Emcee)

Chris is a fantastic stand-up comedian from Chicago who integrates all forms of comedy into his act: Stand-up, storytelling, crowd work, one-liners; and if need be, he can do it all in Spanish (kinda)! Chris is the official house emcee at The House of Blues' stand-up show, and can be seen at clubs all over Chicago: Zanies, The Comedy Bar, and more! Chris is a FUN, lively, energetic performer who loves to engage, entertain and perform for audiences of all ages.