Robyn Scott received a degree in addiction studies to work in the field of drug and alcohol treatment. Instead, she went into theatre. Unrelated fields? She thinks not. While she enjoyed performing in dramatic productions, like The Importance of Being Earnest with The Oasis Theatre Project in Florida, Robyn discovered her passion for sketch comedy when she co-starred in Parallel Lives: The Kathy and Mo Show. She went on to pursue improvisational training at The Second City, and since graduating from their Conservatory she has enjoyed performing with several Chicago companies – favorites include pH Productions and Boots. She also works in commercials and film, and has been featured at comedy festivals with ensembles such as B.R.A.T. Productions™ in their hit comedy Poppy Seed Lane.The Today Show on NBC recently filmed Robyn in action at The Second City where she works as an actor, keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator for Second City Communications.
Bill Larkin is a writer, pianist and comedian who has a love for all things musical. Here in Chicago, he performs regularly at the Howl at the Moon piano bar, co-wrote the CGMC’s musical version of The Ten Commandments with artistic director Patrick Sinozich, and was recently seen in the role of Vice Principal Douglas Panch in Broadway in Chicago’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. His one-man show of comedy songs entitled Bill’s Family Funtime has been performed all across the country. He performed a song he wrote about his twin brother on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend. billlarkin.com
Director Kirk Hanley originally hails from Detroit where he served as an actor and director of The Second City Touring Company and as an actor and co-writer of four revues on the Detroit Mainstage. In Chicago, Kirk produced two Second City hits, Between Barack and a Hard Place and Disposable Nation, and has served as a writer, actor, director and facilitator at Second City Communications. With Maribeth Monroe, he co-wrote Sex and the Second City and co-wrote and performed the two-person romantic comedy My Cousin’s Wedding, which won the “Best New Script” award from Michigan’s Oakland Press and went on a year-long national tour through Second City Theatricals. His other acting and writing credits include children’s theatre, outreach programs for teens, industrial stage shows, improvisational comedy, television and radio commercials, and corporate films. He lives in Chicago with his wife and love of his life, Deborah. kirkhanley.com
The Noah Ginex Puppet Company has been creating creatures since 1994. With an eye to detail, NGPC works closely with the client’s idea, and creates affordable quality pieces. NGPC has built for a wide gamut of companies in Chicago, and around the country, and have had the fortune of appearing in Comcast commercials for Sultan’s Market, or onstage with the Chicago Improv Fesival, Elmhurst Children’s Theater, the Walgreens corporation, BLEWT! Productions, Second City, WNEP Theater, at The Beverly Arts Center or Chernin Center for The Arts, or on the Annapolis MD campus of The United States Naval Academy. Noah and the crew at NGPC are proud and pleased to be building for Bill and Robyn again.
Who I'd like to meet: Come see Mere Fluff, the comedy show that's creamy, smooth, and spreads evenly!
The Chicago Tribune says, "Somewhere, George Burns and Gracie Allen are in stitches. [The material] dissects celebrity in so many ways, sometimes in smart, precise, poignant stings, other times in broad swings that border on the ridiculous. Larkin...with his elastic smile, completely disappears into his roles. Scott...is a constant ball of energy. [They are] hilarious individually...but they work best as a pair. They have wonderful chemistry."
The Chicago Reader says, "Veteran actor-comedians Robyn Scott and Bill Larkin perform a smorgasbord of characters in this sketch revue, getting laughs from satire, impersonations, puppetry, mime, improv, and musical numbers. The ballsy Larkin's hilarious at the keyboard... Highly Recommended!"
Centerstage Chicago says, "Punchy, quick-witted and smart. After the initial skit establishing theme and tone, things just get funnier. [Mere Fluff] will leave you doubled over, laughing and, eventually, crying. Editor's Pick!"
The Real Chicago says, "it reminded me of the mid-90's Canadian sketch comedy series 'Kids in the Hall.'"
Time Out Chicago says, "Stand-out points: a beautifully acted scene in which Scott leaves voice mails for her drug-addicted daughter and…a Gilbert Gottfried impression (never thought we'd ever say that)."
RedEye/Metromix selected Mere Fluff as a Best Bet and a Metromix Pick!
Get tickets at TheAnnoyance.com or at 773-561-HONK. Admission is a mere $10.
