Charna Halpern

improv June 18, 2020

Chicago Comedy Institution iO Theater to Shut Down PermanentlyOwner Charna Halpern said the decision to close the theater is a financial one.

By Megh Wright

Mar. 22, 2013

Getting the Call: Inside iO’s ‘SNL’ AuditionsThe website called Monday night’s show at iO — a Chicago improv institution — a “special solo showcase,” but word-of-mouth said it was really […]

By Tyler Gillespie

Apr. 25, 2012

Talking to Charna Halpern About Working with Del Close to Create Longform […]On paper, Charna Halpern is intimidating. Really intimidating. Through her partnership with Del Close, she co-founded ImprovOlympic, developed […]

By Deidre Ann Davis

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