Touch of Funk is here to perform your favorite jazz funk tunes, featuring artist such as Sammy Rae and the Friends, Yebba, Couch, and more! What started in a dressing room is now coming to Dorothy, returning for their second performance. This year, we will be fundraising for children's literacy. Come join us for a night of music with performers from all across the industry. Let's get groovy!
Doors at 6pm and our music begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Dorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all to enter. Dorothy is ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access, please wait by the black door with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799
Please note: refund requests are only available until 24h before this event (12/7, 7pm). No other refund request will be honored.
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ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
Kaylee is an multi-talented artist based in Chicago, IL. She most recently has been found on the grounds of Six Flags Great America performing in their cult classics like Love at First Fright as Katie. She received her BFA in musical theater at Elon University. Select credits include: Next to Normal (u/s Natalie), Spring Awakening (Ilyse) and Footloose (Rusty). She is excited to be back music directing Touch of Funk for the second time. She thanks Mollie for being so sexy and the best person ever.
Allison Rose is so excited to be back performing in Touch of Funk! Previous credits include Christine Warner in The Beautiful Game (The Beautiful City Project), Junior Female in Alive and Kicking (Moonlight Theatre), and she most recently returned to Chicago in June after completing her performing contract with Disney Cruise Line. She would always like to send a massive shoutout to Jesus, to her partner, Mark, and to her family. She also wants to thank her dad for always introducing her to new music and for inspiring her as an artist. You can keep up with her on instagram: @allisonrosemcreynolds!
Mollie Peery is an artist based in Chicago and is proudly represented by Gray Talent Group. She is excited to work on Touch of Funk for a second time this year and thanks the whole cast and crew for being so fun and great to work with.
Mara Currens is an actor and vocalist based in Chicago. Recent credits include: Snow Queen & Footholds (The Imposters Theatre Co.), Angels of Lemnos (Clark Productions), Pippin (The Towle Theatre), Footloose (Big Noise Theatre), and Ocean on Fire (The Minnesota Fringe Festival). She received her BFA in Acting and Dance from Millikin University and is now represented by Stewart Talent Chicago. Folk, indie rock, alt pop, and jazz are on repeat in her headphones: Joni Mitchell, Caroline Polachek, Maggie Rogers, Norah Jones, Carole King, Tiny Habits, Phoebe Bridgers, Sufjan Stevens, Stan Getz, Victoria Monae, MUNA, Julia Jacklin, Cass Elliott, Imogen Heap, Olivia Dean, and Dora Jar.
Samantha is so excited you’re here at TOF!! She is a Chicago performer and teaching artist who is so proud to share this passion project. Recent credits include A Christmas Carol (Metropolis PAC), Sweeney Todd (Big Noise), and Ruthless! (Citadel). Teaching artist with Skyline Children’s Theatre. Let’s touch some funk!!
Spencer is a drummer and percussionist from Glenview, Illinois. He received his degree in Jazz Studies from Loyola University Chicago, and has been an active member of the Chicago music scene ever since. He has played throughout the city and suburbs in numerous jazz ensembles and pit orchestras, and well as with the Pack Drumline made famous on America’s Got Talent, and his indie folk/rock band Lily & The Vow. He currently serves as the drumline instructor at Glenbrook South High School, and is continuing his education this fall at Northeastern Illinois University to become a licensed music teacher.
Jack is a guitarist from Chicago, currently living in Nashville to pursue a certification in luthiery. Shoutout to Mollie for writing his bio because he isn’t very good at writing bios.
Jack Sundstrom is a bassist, composer, and educator from Chicago. Sundstrom began his musical journey at the age of 4 studying traditional Celtic music with the great Noel Rice. He has since found a love for performing all kinds of creative and improvisational music. His style blends aspects of traditions from all over the world to create a fresh unique sound world. Sundstrom's wide ranging musical interests have enabled him to perform with a huge range of musical artists including Jim Peterik, Geof Bradfield, Tatum Langley, Glen Hansard, Kellin Hanas, Paul Wertico, Janelle Finton, Isaiah Spencer, Vincent Davis, Ernest Dawkins, Shelby Conditt, Karli Bunn, and many others. Sundstrom is a regular member of the Shout Section Big Band, the Academy of Irish Music, and regularly collaborates with the Marquette Park Composers Workshop.
Alina Loewenstein is so excited to be a part of Touch of Funk! They are an accompanist, music director, and jazz pianist, semi-newly based in Chicago with previous work in Champaign Urbana. They love playing for musicals, jamming with friends, and meeting new Chicago artists to create with. Recent credits include: Cats, Escape to Margeritaville (Music Theater Works), Assassins, and Falsettos (the Station Theater).