Philip Markle

Steve Plock, General Manager of the iO Theater in Chicago, teams up with Philip Markle, Artistic Director of the Brooklyn Comedy Collective, to discuss an innovative collaboration between their improv theaters. They share behind-the-scenes insights on bridging their communities and fostering resource sharing. The conversation highlights the excitement of New York improvisers wanting to perform in Chicago, emphasizing how this partnership can revitalize and connect the improv landscape, celebrating the transformative power of live comedy.