WHAT'S NEW

Saturday Night Live hires Galileo Player Tom Flanigan to their writing staff - Congrats Tom!
SNL Hires Tom Flanigan

Latest Testimonials:
“Simply put, The Galileo Players were amazing.  Their comedy strikes a perfect balance between smart scientific and current edgy” –Rutgers

"the show was vibrant and exciting! Much laughter and well received by the audience" - American Astronomical Society

"The Galileo Players are a not only a talented group of actors, they are professionals. If you are looking to have a good time at your event, these are the people you need to work with.” -PDRMA

“it was delightful. The show was incredibly well received.  It was a wonderful way to close out our conference.” –American Society of Civil Engineers

Galileo Players are featured on The Laughing Parrot - Chicago's guide to comedy:
Laughing Parrot

Galileo Players are on Current TV: Click to watch: Current TV
(Galileo is highlighted in minutes 4 - 6)


Galileo Players are featured on COPUS:
Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science. Check out the Article & website

CAST

Megan Hovde Megan Wilkins
Megan is a regular performer with the Galileo Players touring company. Megan hails from the Bermuda Triangle of the Midwest: Omaha, Kansas City and Chicago, all parts of which contributed to her theater and improv training. She is currenlty performing with the Second City National Touring Company and also performs with improv group Koko, at the Improv Olympic. She is very happy to be performing with the Galileo Players. They feel like family, especially the one that is.

"The Galileo Players are an esteemed institution with a track record of intelligent improvisation; the ensemble provides smart, distinctive comedy, making science and philosophy lively."
Chicago Reader
"The Galileo Players explore the inherent conflict between science and faith, and question why people believe what they believe. Pretty heady stuff for a group of funny men and women. But the approach has worked."
Daily Herald
"Deliciously and provocatively funny. replete of intelligent writing and smart themes."
Roosevelt University Torch


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