Hugs and Pullups
Hugs and Pullups is a Chicago based comedy troupe that has been performing together since March 2009.
Our members have studied at several Chicago theatres, including The Second City Conservatory, iO, The Annoyance Theatre, and ComedySportz. We are six friends whose strong bonds are brought onto the stage during performances. This friendship and playful energy is ever present in our shows and scene work.
Hugs and Pullups has hosted several successful headlining runs at The Second Stage , Donny’s Skybox , and Studio BE. In addition, Hugs and Pullups has performed at The Chicago Live Festival 2010, Snubfest 2011, The de Maat Studio Theatre, The Playground, Gorilla Tango Theatre and The Cornservatory.
Hugs and Pullups is Philip Buuck, Meg Kennedy, John Stiens, Jared Swiecicki, Brian Vabulas, and Joe Von Bokern.
