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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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Del Close Awards Video

A Brief History of Melton

Saturday August 29, 2009

The cast of Rigor Tortoise explain the family history of iOWest Musical Director Andrew Melton.

A Brief History of Melton
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2009 In Memoriam

Tuesday August 25, 2009

A look back at the improv teams, elements, and other iOWest injokes no longer with us. Compiled by Nick Armstrong

In Memoriam
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King Ten Interpretive Dance

Thursday September 4, 2008

The Del Close Awards Dancers present an interpretive dance for the Best Harold Team Nominee King Ten at the 2008 iOWest Del Close Awards.

Performed by Sunah Bilsted, Meg Swertlow, Kristen Smith, Kurt Hargan, and Chad Reinhart.

Choreography: T-Bob Bodin.

The Del Close Awards Dancers perform
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Red Carpet Highlights

Friday August 29, 2008

Highlights from the Red Carpet interviews at the 2008 iOWest Del Close Awards. Hosted by Judith Shelton.

Red Carpet Highlights with Judith Shelton
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2008 In Memoriam

Thursday August 28, 2008

A tribute to the fallen improv teams and other in-jokes from the 2008 iOWest Del Close Awards. Video by Nick Armstrong.

In Memoriam
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Craig Cackowski Acceptance Speech

Wednesday August 27, 2008

Teacher of the Year winner Craig Cackowski accepts his Del Close Award by tearing into his fellow nominees.

Craig Cackowski accepts his Del Close Award for Teacher of the Year
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Foster Kids Interpretive Dance

Tuesday August 26, 2008

The Del Close Awards Dancers present an interpretive dance for the Best Harold Team Nominee Foster Kids at the 2008 iOWest Del Close Awards.

Performed by Sunah Bilsted, Meg Swertlow, Kristen Smith, Kurt Hargan, and Chad Reinhart.

Choreography: T-Bob Bodin.

The Del Close Awards Dancers perform
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We Are iO

Monday August 25, 2008

Written by Matt Manser and Phillip Wilburn.

Performed by the iOWest Community.

We Are iO
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2008 Nominations Press Conference

Friday August 1, 2008

Del Close Awards committee head Irene White is joined by actors Loretta Swit and John Cryer to announce the nominees for the 2008 iOWest Del Close Awards at an early-morning press conference at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.

2008 Nominations Press Conference
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