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Cast
Creative Team
Meet the Company
Leon Wilson (they/them) is a trans non-binary performer from Kake, Alaska and Burt, Iowa. Leon performs with their iO Resident Company Creamboy, Improvised Jane Austen, Improvised Survivor, and performs standup all around Chicago. Check out where they’ll be next by following them on all social media @lilarmfat.
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Conner Stumm is excited to play Batman onstage, since he has played Batman everyday for his entire life. Conner has previously appeared onstage at the Annoyance in Splatter Theatre, Kid Christmas, Monday Night Improv, The Last Christmas, New Year's Eve 1999, Heartbreak Cowboys, and Breakfast For Pirates. Conner also performs weekly with Creamboy at the iO Theater. He would like to thank the real Dick Grayson, Christian Pitsch, for always saving the day. And his wife, Hannah Magy, who he adores.
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Matty (they/he) is a local comedian and a graduate of Columbia College Chicago’s comedy writing and performance major. They are a member of iO’s resident house team “Creamboy”, a regular guest of “Holy F#ck” at the Annoyance, and half of the musical comedy duo “Darling Dewdrops”. In addition, Matty is a founding member of the comedy trio “Girl Doctor”, “the Jewish Comedy Project”, “Bloody Bloody Soup”, and “Ladies Lunch”, all of whom he is extremely grateful to work with and learn from. Matty is proud to coach iO’s New Team Smell ensemble “Wolf Town”. Matty is thrilled to be a part of this production. 🫶🏻
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Staring at the blank page before you Open up the dirty window Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find Reaching for something in the distance So close you can almost taste it Release your inhibitions Feel the rain on your skin No one else can feel it for you Only you can let it in No one else, no one else Can speak the words on your lips Drench yourself in words unspoken Live your life with arms wide open Today is where your book begins -Natasha Bedingfield
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Mario Turner is a writer, actor, and improvisor from Chicago, Illinois. In 2021 while searching for dramatic acting classes, Mario stumbled upon improv comedy at The Annoyance Theater and has not looked back. Since then he has starred or been featured in some of Chicago’s funniest shows including Shark Tank: The Musical (as Daymond John; Annoyance Theater), Satirical Race Theory (iO Theater), and Clash of Colas (as announcer Joe Tortuga). Mario is also Producer and co-host of the very popular show, We Took Edibles an Hour Ago, at The Annoyance. Before joining the improv community, Mario could be found performing around the city as a hip hop recording artist under the stage name Almadrio.
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Mitch Winkler (Henchman)
Mitch Winkler is a Chicago based comedian and actor from Charleston, SC. A pioneer in the field of cube centric comedy, you can catch him performing all around town.
Mitch Winkler is a Chicago based comedian and actor from Charleston, SC. A pioneer in the field of cube centric comedy, you can catch him performing all around town.
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Charlie Cook is a Chicago based actor and comedian from Charleston, SC. He has appeared on screen in numerous productions such as; Stranger Things, Watchmen, and The Righteous Gemstones. He is thrilled to be part of the highly anticipated Unauthorized Batman Show and can also be seen performing stand up and sketch comedy around the city.
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Hope is a graduate of Notre Dame, the ACADEMY at Black Box Acting, and AP2-AP6 at the Annoyance. She performs now with the cast of the show “Grow Up! Or Die Trying” doing sketch comedy.
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Joe Gustafson is eager to take on the role of Capone and is excited to be a part of this amazing Batman spoof. He currently performs with Lung Switch Improv at the IO theatre and is a producer on Drink Date Laugh, the longest-running show at Laugh Factory.
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Rogue Schmidt (she/they) is a Chicago comedian and director repped by Grossman & Jack Talent, Inc. Their solo show, The Locker Room, sold out 6 weeks at The Annoyance Theater. Rogue works with ensembles, Burlesque is More, Gag Reflex, Modern Crimes and is a part of Brutal Sketch comedy at The Lincoln Lodge. Rogue has performed at Zanies, The Paper Machete at The Greenmill, and is frequently featured in the flourishing underground comedy scene of Chicago. Rogue unleashes their solo characters on any stage that dares to surrender their microphone.
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Christian Pitsch is thrilled to portray Robin in The Batman Show. Previously he has appeared in Annoyance productions such as: The Last Christmas, New Year's Eve 1999, The Heartbreak Cowboys, Breakfast For Pirates the Musical, and AI: Annoyance Improv. You may have also seen him in the iO Theater's Days of Blunder. He would like to thank his parents and Conner.
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Chelsea is a frequent performer at the Annoyance theater! She is the Co-creator of the Gag Reflex Comedy duo and current producer of the Holy Fuck Comedy hour! You can catch her in Burlesque is Gore in October and follow her comedy on @the_chel_sea (Instagram) or @chelseamatkins (TikTok) to see what she does next!
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Neftali Morales is a Chicago born, braised and based comedy writer-performer and improviser. He has performed his solo sketch comedy at Chicago Sketchfest, Bentwood Comedy Festival, 2nd Best Comedy Festival and Paper Machete at The Green Mill. Neftali’s most recent scripted performing credits include The Annoyance Theatre productions of The Batman Show, Spider-Ben and When You Wish Upon a Star. Neftali’s improv credits include hive-minded performance art with Trigger Happy (since 2017), musically improvising with Shamilton, ensemble member at Laugh Out Loud Theater in Schaumburg and founding Uncanny a Latinx music improv ensemble. Follow Neftali at @gorilao on IG Neftali is represented by Talent X
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Conner Stumm has worked on 6 shows with his friends and closest collaborators; Chelsea Matkins, Mario Turner, and Christian Pitsch. He is proud of what the four of them have accomplished together. He would like to thank Danny Leonard for climbing aboard and helping them guide their biggest show. And Conner would also like to thank Sam MacNerland for the countless hours that he has put into this show.
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Christian began his writing journey in Minneapolis in Film North's screenwriter's workshop. He then honed his craft at The Second City and continued to improve as a part of the 1300 Collective. Christian has written on one iO and three Annoyance productions over the past year. As a lifelong DC fan, he is excited to bring you an original Batman story that is sure to make you laugh.
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Chai Golden (Makeup/Costume Designer)
Chai is a makeup artist and theatrical actor, specializing in SFX application. They have previously designed for The Outsiders (RCP) and Seven Deadly Sins (CCC), as well as a variety of freelance work in the Chicago scene. They recently graduated from Columbia College with a BA in Musical Theatre, and they can’t wait to work as a barista like the rest of their art school peers. Chai has never consumed a piece of Batman media, but they’re excited to be in charge of disfiguring Mario on a weekly basis.
Chai is a makeup artist and theatrical actor, specializing in SFX application. They have previously designed for The Outsiders (RCP) and Seven Deadly Sins (CCC), as well as a variety of freelance work in the Chicago scene. They recently graduated from Columbia College with a BA in Musical Theatre, and they can’t wait to work as a barista like the rest of their art school peers. Chai has never consumed a piece of Batman media, but they’re excited to be in charge of disfiguring Mario on a weekly basis.