New Sketch Playlist Team ‘Dumball Machine’ Debuting Thursday, October 1

CHICAGO, IL - September 29, 2026 - The newest Sketch Playlist team 'Dumball Machine' directed by Max Reichek will debut on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at iO Theater. This new team features twelve new ensemble members: Alexis Moore, Amanda Miller, Elex Caro, Gabe Harmon, Henry Olson, Kait Wilbur, Lena Farr, Madeleine Libman, Mary Laird, Pat Lennon, Rocky Brown, and Sonia Puri.

This is Sketch Playlist's tenth team to debut in the show's nearly two-year history in Chicago.

Tickets can be purchased at https://www.crowdwork.com/e/sketch-playlist - and you can use the promo code SP104U for a $10 ticket ($12.89 with fees).

Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch comedy show at the legendary iO Theater created by Elizabeth Fulton, a Chicago-based comedian, writer, and producer. This innovative comedy showcase allows writers, performers and directors to hone their skills, network and test material in front of a live audience.

Every single week, you can see all-new sketches… it's the ultimate sketch playlist. Come see up-and-coming Chicago talent before Saturday Night Live casts them.

For more information about Sketch Playlist, see instagram.com/sketchplaylist.

For more information about iO Theater, see ioimprov.com.