Viola Spolin, pioneer of Chicago improv

By Robert Loerzel Originally published in Playbill magazine in June 2012. Theater and comedy in Chicago wouldn’t be what they are without Viola Spolin. She may not be quite as famous as others who left their marks on the city’s theater scene — such as playwright David Mamet or performer John Malkovich — but as an… Continue reading Viola Spolin, pioneer of Chicago improv