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Yep. They started here.

Performers from the iO Theater have gone on to work for shows like Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, MADtv, 30 Rock and many many more! Whether it’s on the big screen or at the writer’s table, iO’s influence spans the entertainment industry from coast to coast.

Our alumni list includes:

  • Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, Jason Sudeikis – SNL, 30 Rock.
  • Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers – Saturday Night Live.
  • Angela Kinsey and Kate Flannery – The Office.
  • Neil Flynn – Scrubs, Mean Girls.
  • Jack McBrayer, Scott Adsit – 30 Rock.
  • David Koechner – Anchorman, Naked Trucker, SNL.
  • Mike Meyers – SNL, Shrek, Austin Powers, Wayne’s World.
  • Andy Dick – The Andy Dick Show, News Radio.
  • Andy Richter – Late Night with Conan O’ Brien, Andy Richter Controls the Universe.
  • Chris Farley – SNL, Tommy Boy, Black Sheep.
  • Tim Meadows – SNL, Mean Girls.
  • Joel Murray – Still Standing, One Crazy Summer.
  • Ike Barinholtz and Arden Myrin – MADtv.
  • Mo Collins – MADtv, 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up.