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Del Close Award

Named for Del Close, improv pioneer and co-founder of the iO Chicago theater, the Annual iOWest Del Close Awards are given out for achievements – both valid and dubious – in the field of comedic improvization at an irreverent ceremony at the world-famous iOWest theater in Hollywood, CA.

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About The Del Close Awards

Del Close Award

Named for Del Close, improv pioneer and co-founder of the iO Chicago theater, the Annual iOWest Del Close Awards are given out for achievements – both valid and dubious – in the field of comedic improvization at an irreverent ceremony at the world-famous iOWest theater in Hollywood, CA.

Dates for the 2010 iOWest Del Close Awards are:

  • July 1st – Nominations open
  • July 31st – Nominations close
  • August 1st – Nominees announced, voting begins
  • August 13th – Voting ends
  • August 20st @ 9pm – iOWest Del Close Awards Ceremony

The Del Close Awards Committee is:

Producers

  • John Conroy
  • Alexis Simpson

Writing Staff

  • Brandon Barrick (Head Writer)
  • Zach Huddleston (Head Writer)
  • Jill Alexander
  • Nick Armstrong
  • John Conroy
  • Eddie Geller
  • Dave Hill
  • Erin McGathy
  • Zabeth Russell
  • Dustin Sterling

Host

  • Josh Dubose

Announcer

  • Craig Cackowski

Technical

  • Sean Cowhig
  • Johnny Archer

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