Deep Schwa
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St
Chicago, IL 60642
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St
Chicago, IL 60642
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St
Chicago, IL 60642
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St
Chicago, IL 60642
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St
Chicago, IL 60642
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St
Chicago, IL 60642
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St
Chicago, IL 60642
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St
Chicago, IL 60642
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St
Chicago, IL 60642
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St
Chicago, IL 60642
Runs Dec 14, 2025Feb 22, 2026

Chicago’s longest-running Harold team returns to iO to bring their unique blend of chaos and creativity to iO’s signature form The Harold melding games, songs, and scenes for singular, edge-of-your-seat improv comedy.

Formed in 1996 Deep Schwa has over 50 members, has done over 1,000 shows, performed in theaters all over Chicago and beyond. Made up of a cast of Chicago’s most seasoned and eclectic players and teachers it’s a show perfect for the improv initiate and those just looking to chase away the Sunday scaries. Every Sunday, 29 years and counting.

“Top-tier!” – AV Club

“Legitimate.” – Guy on Yelp

“The most chaotic ‘pro’ team.” – Redditor

Cast:

Karl Bradley
Jill Fenstermaker
Liz Kirkwood
Deshawn Mason
Steve Nelson
Eddie Piña
Megan Redfearn
Cassidy Russell
Andy Stegmeyer
Craig Uhlir

IG: @deepschwa