Session 5 Registration opens online at Noon on Friday, August 6th.

Classes begin the week of 8/22/10.

Check out the upcoming schedule here!

Interns and former students will need to call the Training Center on Thursday, August 5th to receive a special payment code.

Phone-in and in-person registration for special cases (e.g. No credit card) will be available Mon.-Fri. Noon-5pm.

Please call the Training Center at (773) 880-0199 with any questions.

Click here to read REGISTRATION: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.


Session 4
Reg 6/4-7 Start 6/20

Session 5
Reg 8/6-9 Starts 8/22

Session 6
Reg 10/1-4 Starts 10/17

Session 1 2011
Reg 12/3-6 Starts 1/2/11

Here’s some information on how classes work at iO:

We recommend you see a few of our shows before signing up for classes. We have free shows on Wednesday nights at 8 PM!

Don’t live in Chicago full-time?


Get the condensed version of the iO Training Center curriculum in just 5 weeks with our Summer Intensive.

Click here for all of the information on the Summer Intensive 2010, starting 7/12!

  • The iO Chicago Theater reserves the right to accept or deny an individual’s application.
  • Tuition is non-refundable and non-exchangeable upon receipt of payment.
  • Participation in or completion of classes does not guarantee placement on an iO Harold Team.
  • The iO Chicago Theater reserves the right to postpone or cancel class if
    they do not reach a minimum number of students.

Please note that Level 1 costs $260 and includes a copy of Truth in Comedy. Levels 2, 3, 4, 4B and 5 cost $260. Level 5B costs $260 and includes a run of performances. Electives vary in cost.

Questions? Need to make schedule or payment arrangements?
Please call the iO Training Center at 773-880-0199