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

Tom Flanigan Tom Flanigan
Tom is a founder of the Galileo Players and has been their Artistic Director since 1998. He also is a regular writer and performer with their touring company and serves as lead instructor for workshops and training. Originally from Buffalo, NY, Tom attended the University of Iowa where he recieved his BS in Biomedical Engineering. He moved to Chicago in 1996 and has studied improvisation at The Second City, iO and The Annoyance Theater. Tom toured with The Second City National Touring Company for over three years, which gave him the opportunity to perform all over the world. Tom was a cast member in the Second City hit show "Campaign Supernova" and currently can be seen Second City e.t.c. revue, "Brother Can You Spare Some Change". Contact Tom

"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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