GayCo
GayCo, Chicago's oldest LGBTQ improv and sketch comedy troupe, continues its 20th anniversary season with Star WhoresThe Pride Awakens. Both Pride Month shows feature guest sex workers sharing stories about their trade, and then the GayCo ensemble draws from what was said for a series of improvised sketches. Expect some adult content intermixed with sci-fi naughtiness. Star Whores plays two shows only: at 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25, at The Playground Theater, 3209 N. Halsted St. Tickets are $15. The Playground Theater is a BYOB establishment. Call 773-871-3793 or visit www.gayco.com .
Caption: Clay Goodpasture of GayCo is featured in Star WhoresThe Pride Awakens. Photo illustration by Alexandria Miller Vanover
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