SFN 2006 Schedule



For Immediate Release
Contact: Jennifer Liu
August 16, 2006
(847) 663-9257
 

Stir-Friday Night! In the Fast Lane to Funny

Chicago-- Stir-Friday Night!, Chicago’s Premier Asian-American Comedy Theater, launches its new production “The Caste and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” on September 8th at Second City’s Donny’s Skybox, on the fourth floor of Piper’s Alley, 1608 N. Wells Street, Chicago. The production will run every Friday night at 9:00 p.m., through October 6th. Tickets are $12, $10 for students and groups of 10 or more. Reservations can be made through the Second City box office (312) 337-3992 or at www.secondcity.com. The running time is 50-minutes. Media comps and interviews are available on request.

Stir-Friday Night! is back in full throttle with its 18th revue. “The Caste and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” is a hilarious, thought provoking production made up of all-new original sketches and musical pieces. The Asian-American cast is revved up to break down stereotypes with a myriad of scenes that are rooted in the Asian-American perspective. As the title suggests, this is an action-packed show that promises a turbo boost of physical comedy as well as a cruise control view of political and social satire.

Stir-Friday Night!, created in 1995, has become a fixture in Chicago’s illustrious comedy scene. The diverse cast of Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Filipino, and Korean-American artists write and perform their own material. SFN! is a non-profit theater company that dispels stereotypes and bridges understanding among the various social, racial, and intergenerational groups. The Chicago Tribune has described SFN! as “quick and hilarious”, the Chicago Reader raves that SFN! is “sharp, intelligent and wickedly funny . . . with the speed and grace of Second City”, and the International Channel’s, Stir TV boasts SFN! is “the funniest group of Asian Americans you’ll ever have the pleasure of watching”. SFN! has been featured on ABC, NBC, WBEZ, as well as Chicago’s own CLTV Metromix and WTTW’s Artbeat Chicago. SFN! produces shows in Chicago and performs year-round at colleges, conventions, festivals, and corporate events nationwide.

Stir-Friday Night! Presents:
The Caste and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
Directed by Lillian Frances

Second City’s Donny’s Skybox, 4th floor of Pipers Alley 1608 N. Wells Street, Chicago, IL.
Fridays @ 9 p.m. – September 8th – October 6th, 2006
Tickets are $12. $10 for students, seniors, and groups of 10 or more
For Tickets Call the Second City Box Office at (312) 337-3992 or visit www.secondcity.com
For more information on Stir-Friday Night! call (847) 663-9257 or visit www.stirfridaynight.org

The Caste and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” is directed by Second City’s Lillian Frances. Ms. Frances has directed for The Second City National Touring Company, the acclaimed all-female improv troupe, Sirens, and Chicago’s very own GayCo. This is Ms. Frances’ first time directing SFN! The cast for “The Caste and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” is Carl Anderson, Melissa Canciller, Sun Hong, Sayjal Joshi, Andrew Lee, Jennifer Liu, Ron Mok, Harrison Pak, Ranjit Souri, and Steven Yeun. Tech by Michael Stevenson and Jason Flowers.

THE CASTE AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT – THE DETAILS

WHAT: “The Caste and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” is a new sketch comedy show written and performed by Stir-Friday Night!

WHEN: September 8, 2006 through October 6, 2006
Fridays @ 9:00 P.M.

WHERE: Second City’s Donny’s Skybox, 4th floor of Piper’s Alley
1608 N. Wells Street, Chicago.

WHO: Stir-Friday Night! Chicago's Premier Asian American Sketch Comedy & Improv Troupe

Cast: Carl Anderson, Melissa Canciller, Sun Hong, Sayjal Joshi, Andrew Lee, Jennifer Liu, Ron Mok, Harrison Pak, Ranjit Souri, and Steven Yeun.
Director: Lillian Frances
Tech: Michael Stevenson & Jason Flowers

TICKETS: $12 General, $10 Students, Seniors, & Groups
www.secondcity.com
312.337.3992

MEDIA: Jennifer Liu: 847.663.9257, stirfridaynight@hotmail.com
Brochures & Media Passes available upon request
Promo DVD available upon request.
www.stirfridaynight.org



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