# Event Details - **Event Name**: Our Best Guest: An Improvised Mockcast - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Presented by High Stakes ProductionsAbout this EventOur Best Guest: An Improvised MockcastOur Best Guest is a fully improvised mockumentary from the creators of Hitch*Cocktails and Clued In. Every performance begins with a conversation with a special audience guest, whose real-life passion or community becomes the inspiration for an entirely original documentary-style comedy.Whether it's the National Cornhole Championships, the underground world of competitive eating, historical reenactors, or another wonderfully niche obsession, a cast of exceptional improvisers dives headfirst into that world—bringing it to life with unforgettable characters, heartfelt rivalries, documentary interviews, and one hilariously high-stakes event. Every performance is completely unscripted, ensuring no two shows are ever alike.Performed around a bank of live microphones with an onstage director guiding the story and a live Foley artist creating the world in real time, each performance is recorded before a live audience and released as a podcast. Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, Our Best Guest celebrates the extraordinary people hidden inside ordinary communities.Please be advised:The Newport Theater is up a flight of stairs with no elevator, but access to a Genesis portable mobile stairlift (rated up to 400 pounds) is available. Please email newporttheater@gmail.comin advance of your arrival to coordinate entry and sign a waiver (required by our landlord).There are four single-stall non-gendered restrooms available onsite.All entrants must comply with the Newport Safety Policy - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/our-best-guest-an-improvised-mockcast/100001987359288129 - **Event Categories**: art, sports, comedy, theatre - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: The Newport Theater - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 17.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: The Newport Theater - **lat**: 41.9445539 - **long**: -87.65390359999998 - **full address**: The Newport Theater, 956 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Our Best Guest: An Improvised Mockcast - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2ed052a1c55243e1540bede9c957cf2ed0628a6dd312891d4661a3fe602c2d5c-rimg-w1200-h1600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1785792864 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Our Best Guest: An Improvised Mockcast being held? - **A:** Our Best Guest: An Improvised Mockcast takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at The Newport Theater, 956 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Our Best Guest: An Improvised Mockcast? - **A:** Our Best Guest: An Improvised Mockcast is organized by The Newport Theater. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Our Best Guest: An Improvised Mockcast is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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