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Help The ComedySportz Theatre break the Guinness World Record (tm) for "Most High-Fives in One Hour (individual)".

Brought to you by The ComedySportz Theatre and Taste of River North

July 18, 2010 at 4pm

After each and every performance of ComedySportz, our players line up and high five the audience on their way out of the theatre. It is a simple gesture of gratitude and camaraderie that has been a part of our show for over 23 years. In short, the High Five is part of our culture and now we will bring the "high-five culture" to the City of Big Shoulders. Especially with so much bad news permeating the headlines, we think this is exactly the kind of fun, positive event that Chicago needs.

The current record for 'Most high-fives in one hour (individual)' is held by Boaz Frankel (USA) who high-fived 408 people at the Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland, Oregon on October 23, 2006. C'mon Chicago, we can do better than that!

The ComedySportz Theatre has partnered with The Taste of River North because of the beautiful, open area where the festival takes place. The record breaking attempt will happen on July 18 at 4pm in Erie Park, 630 N. Kingsbury, at Kingsbury and Erie.
Hand sanitizer provided by ComedySportz, Chicago's clean improv comedy. So, show your mid-west spirit by coming together with 500 of your closest friends and slapping hands...because we all deserve a HIGH FIVE.

If you want to help with the attempt, e-mail us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

While the HIGH FIVE event is free, the Taste of River North requests a $5 suggested donation for admittance to the festival.

Proceeds will support the River North Residents Association.

*The HIGH FIVE event is a perfect for news video/photo ops. Contact PR Director David Montgomery at 773-549-8080 to arrange.

Watch us on WCIU, The U!

http://www.wciu.com/youandme.php?section=home&assetID=10002120

We were recently visited by Chris DeRose the WCIU tour guide. Click the video to see Chris talk to ComedySportz President Matt Elwell about all things ComedySportz!

See Us At The Taste of Chicago!

Traveling to the Taste this summer? Come see us perform on the Fun Time Stage at The Family Village and we'll make you laugh! Each show is 30 minutes and free to the public.

"ComedySportz provides great entertainment for all ages, they are the perfect partner to entertain our Chicago audience," says Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley.

Taste of Chicago Schedule:
July 1 at 5pm
July 2 at 2:45pm
July 3 at 4:30pm
July 4 at 3:30pm

For more information on The Taste of Chicago click HERE.

High School League Tournament

On Wednesday, May 12th at 8pm, The ComedySportz Theatre presents its annual High School League Championship Tournament. Over the past school year, four high school teams have trained under the guidance of a veteran member of the ComedySportz ensemble. Now, they are prepared to take their improv comedy skills to the stage of The ComedySportz Theatre to vie for the title of 2010 ComedySportz High School League Champions!

The tournament includes teams from John Hersey High School, Lincoln Park High School, Loyola Academy, and Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy. Four teams enter - everybody laughs.

- The show is appropriate for all ages.
- Reservations are recommended.

Are you a high school teacher interested in learning more about our High School League?

Contact ComedySportz Training Center Manager Jamie Campbell at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a free ticket to the show!