Long-time readers know that I do a lot of my shows at The Playground: I'm part of a member ensemble there (next show this Saturday), Bare is often a guest ensemble at their shows (Wednesday, November 3 -- The Deuce!), I've directed and been cast in their Directors Series shows, my first Chicago ensemble was part of the Incubator program, and then years later I directed an Incubator group. The Playground is a non-profit co-op, operated by the member groups that perform there. It's an incredible resource for the improv community of Chicago.

So?

So, The Playground is doing the easiest fund raiser in the world. You like to shop, don't you? You need groceries, don't you? So print out this coupon and go do your grocery shopping at a Jewel-Osco from Monday, October 25 to Wednesday, October 27. The Playground gets a percentage of your purchase and you get that warm feeling inside from a) helping out a good thing and b) eating the food you bought.