On February 7th, 2015, HIJINKS is permanently moving venues to a monthly slot at the iO Theater Chicago, and to kick things off, they are hosting their very own 12-hour, 12-show festival: HIJINKSfest.
So...You probably have questions—let me try to answer some of them.
What is HIJINKS?
HIJINKS is an experimental sketch collective consisting of Clayton Margeson, Mike Klasek, Alex Hanpeter, Jude Tedmori and Kyle Reinhard.
Why are we doing this?
I don’t know, we thought it’d be funny…
Is it BYOB?
No way, José*! The iO theater has like 2 or 3 full bars that they want you to use. BUT if you get really fucked up before you come I’m pretty sure no one can stop you… You could probably even do like cocaine or something!
When do tickets go on sale?
NOW! Click on the Tickets you'd like to buy! Also, if you call the iO box office, there's no service fees. Here's the number, (312) 929-2401. Tell them Jude sent you!
We’re offering two different options:
Very Important HIJINKS - $25 (Limit 30)
You’ll get a wristband that allows you to see the whole festival, and you’ll also get:
· A lanyard with your name on it.
· An exclusive meet & greet with the cast of HIJINKS***
· Moral superiority
· Guaranteed admission to “All The World’s A Trolley"
or…
Very UNimportant HIJINKS - $15 pre order/ Day-Of $20
You’ll get a wristband that allows you to see the whole festival. (You’ll also be able to leave and come back as much as you want without buying a new ticket.)
Can’t I just buy a ticket to ONE show?
We tried to keep ticket prices as low as possible to cover both the possibility of wanting to stay for just one show or wanting to stay for 12. Hopefully we did an OK job with that. You try planning a fucking festival man! IT’S FUCKING COMPLICATED! GET OFF OUR BACKS!
Besides, Father John Misty tickets are $25! And he’s only playing one show. We’re playing 12! So value-wise that’s gotta seem worth it!
Do you think you’re as good as Father John Misty?
Honestly no. Father John Misty is dope. The only reason I brought him up is I forgot to buy tickets and now the show’s sold out. I’m really pissed about it. Have you listened to him? He’s dope.
Now that you’re done being the unofficial Father John Misty Street Team, I have a legit question: if I buy this one pass, will I be guaranteed to get into all the shows?
I want to give you a firm answer to this question, I really do. The Chris Farley Cabaret (where the shows are going to be!) holds up to 70 people. So, if a bunch of people come? Probably. If not a lot of people come? Definitely. Our goal is to be able to have as many people be able to see as many shows as they want.
I have a miscellaneous question: What should I do?
We can’t hold your hand for the rest of your life. Eventually you’re going to have to make a decision and be willing to live with the fact that you may be wrong. Failure is a beautiful thing; it can teach you more about your character than success can. Why do you fear it?
If you’re you’re not ready to be brave, I suppose you can e-mail FunAndHijinks@gmail.com but, fair warning, we may get sassy with you.
*I’m going out on a limb and assuming your name is José. I’m sorry if it isn’t.
** It’s a really clever play on words. $100 to you if you get it!
***The duration, sobriety, and general interest from the cast of HIJINKS is subject to drastic change.