StraightioLab
StraightioLab
This event has a 2 drink minimum.
StraightioLab is an intellectual podcast where smart comedians George Civeris and Sam Taggart unpack the rich, multi-colored tapestry of straight culture. In each episode, George and Sam are joined by a guest to hold a mirror to society and finally get to the bottom of mysterious and perverse topics such as college fraternities, gender reveal parties, the military, themed restaurants, and the concept of "the holidays."
After a string of sold-out live shows in picturesque Brooklyn, NY, StraightioLab is
embarking on its first national tour! Expect special guests, depraved segments, glamour-forward merch, and shocking surprises that will make you question EVERYTHING.
GEORGE CIVERIS
George Civeris is a New York-based comedian and writer whose standup was most recently featured on Comedy Central. He is the co-creator and co-host of StraightioLab, named one of the best comedy podcasts by Vulture, Nylon, Esquire, and Glamour. George has written for “Drag His Ass” (Comedy Central), Robert Smigel’s “Let's Be Real” (FOX), Matt Roger’s “Gayme Show” (QuiBi/Roku), and “Comedians vs. The News” (BBC). He was the senior editor at Bustle’s Gawker (RIP) and one of PAPER Mag’s Queer Comics of 2020 as well as a New Face at Just For Laughs. George holds a graduate
degree in Media Studies from MIT, and a STEM degree from Stanford and performs standup at beautiful, dilapidated venues across this great nation.
SAM TAGGART
Sam Taggart is currently based in LA. Originally a Brooklyn-based queer comedian, actor and writer, Sam is currently writing on After Midnight for CBS. Most recently, Sam was a writer on the critically acclaimed Showtime/A24 series ZIWE is co-host of the Big Money Players podcasts StraightioLab. He can be seen in the upcoming series FANTASMAS opposite Julio Torres, Los Espooky’s, Search Party, ZIWE, and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. He voiced and created an original animated feature MILLENNIAL HUNTER. Sam was selected as a member of the Comedy Central Digital Creators Program in 2020, he performed at Comedy Central's Clusterfest as part of their UpNext showcase, and was named one of Vulture’s Comics You Should and Will Know in 2021.
The Den Theatre is pleased to host George Civeris and Sam Taggart’s StraightioLab on September 29th, 2024 at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
Tickets are available at thedentheatre.com or by calling (773) 697-3830.
