We are Famous in the Future, a Chicago-area sketch comedy group.

Comedy for the (relatively) new millenium









This is today's cast. Scroll down to see the Hall of Fame.


Frank is one of the founding fathers of the group. By day, he makes computers do things they don't want to do (he created this fabulous website!) He has produced and edited the group’s Cable Access television specials on Channel 19 in Chicago as well as the offbeat Cable Access variety show “Fingal’s Cave.” Frank claims to be the world’s tallest dwarf at 5'12".
Desiree has performed with the Milwaukee Children's Theater Company, Comedy Sportz, Scene of the Crime Productions, and Naked T.V. She joined FIF and jumped into sketch writing in 1997. She's eternally grateful to write and perform with such a creative group. In 2000, she wrote and directed "Barbie! the musical". In 2002 she wrote and directed  "Chicken Soup for the Damned.", and "Christian Children's Playhouse" in 2004. Desiree wrote and directed "The Case of The Dirty Drawers" in 2007.
Michael is thrilled to be in his FIFth season with FIF playing such roles as Fabulousman, Commando, George Bush, Frito Baggs, Ann Coulter (twice!), Big Mama Panties, and even a dancing envelope. Michael is the resident director for The Theatre of Purpose and has worked with Black Cat Productions, Stage Right Dinner Theatre, American Opera Group, and Cosmic Jello. He has also appeared in several independent films around Chicago. Michael would like to send out a big thanks to all his co-horts at FIF as well as a big kiss to MS.
Tina runs her own business, C.A.T. Designs, designing and producing hand-crafted bead and wire jewelry. Some favorite roles include Joan in the 2-person drama The Guys, Helga Ten Dorp in Deathtrap and Dr. Einstein in Arsenic and Old Lace.  She is also very proud to have been a part of Do You Remember, Mama?- a production benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association. Tina is addicted to Pogo.com and is going to get a teeny Chihuahua that she can dress up in little sweaters. Yessssssssssssss!
Walker is the new guy, Not much is known about him.  
 
Jason is the man behind the glass. He's been doing our sound and lights for four years.

 

Here we profile a select few people whose contributions have made the group what it is today.


Terry (1989-2008) There would be no Famous in the Future without Terry. No one has written more sketches or helped other writers with their sketches more than Terry. Coming into the group as an actual perpetually published writer, he was named head writer for Ernie and Company. When Lake left the group in 1989, Terry took the leadership role and brought the group into the future. His contribution is huge. Terry's blog

Dave (1989-2004)
Dave is a phenominal musician. He was a founding father and was the first person to introduce the comedy song to the group. Many shows featured one or two songs by Dave that ended up being the best bits in the show. Til this day, people sing his old songs like "Stop That Guy" and "Tonowanda". He wrote the official theme song (aka "The Photocopy Song") and remains today a part of the group providing music to new songs with his incredible keyboards. Dave's website

Lake (1989)
The founding mother of the group. When Ernie and Comany ceased production, Lake took the orphaned writers and started a comedy group named (by her) Famous In The Future. She booked our first show at the Roxy and carried all the props to the show in her van. Lake was Famous In The Future.

Karen (1994-2005)
For a full decade, Karen was a staple in the group. Seeing many cast members come and go during that period, her  professionalism and heart was a pleasure to work with. She has a great range, playing Gloria Bunker to Skipper in "Barbie!". Her contributions helping with the writing and directing were enormous.

Guy (1998-2003)
Guy raised the bar for the group. He brought enthusiasm, and as another musician, acoustic guitar comedy songs played live on stage like "Pissed-off Waiter". Guy's contributed directing skills in blocking and making sketches better. In 2002 he played the lead singer in the group's most famous piece, "Damn Andersen!"

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