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Performers Announced for January 28 PAC THE HOUSE

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Chicago's first great party of 2018 - Pride Arts Center's monthly variety showcase - to include standup comedy, burlesque and drag.

The first PAC THE HOUSE of 2018 will be staged on Sunday, January 28 and will again be hosted by drag artists Coco Iman and Ryan Royale. The featured acts will include a second return appearance by standup comedian Jake Dewar, who appeared in the November PAC THE HOUSE, drag performer Mikey Newtown (aka Michel'le Rose), and comedian Lily Schulder.

PAC THE HOUSE is performed monthly on the last Sunday of the month - in The Broadway, Pride Arts Center at 4139 N. Broadway. Curtain times are 8 pmand tickets are priced at $12 online and $15 at the door and are available at www.pridefilmsandplays.com or 1 800 737 0984. The next monthly performance will be February 24, 2018.

ARTISTS SCHEDULED TO PERFORM ON JANUARY 28TH

Jake Dewar is an actor, comedian, musician, and filmmaker who has trained in improvisation at the Second City, iO, and the Annoyance theater. Jake has produced numerous original sketch/musical comedy albums (which you can find online), and recently performed a one-man sketch revue called "Kick the World" at the Second City DeMaat Theater and Judy's Beat Lounge in June and September. Check out his work at JakeDewarComedy.com!

Mikey Newtown (aka Michel'le Rose)is a 22-year-old drag performer born and raised in Chicago. Mikey says, "Dancing and performing have always been a part of my life since I was in 3rd grade and my mission is to use my talents to change the world with bringing happiness and joy to people."

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