Ever wondered what Peter Sagal is like off-mic? Here's your chance to find out. Join the studio audience for a live taping of NPR's beloved news quiz at the historic Studebaker Theatre in Chicago's Fine Arts Building — where the jokes are sharper in person and you'll hear everything that gets cut before it hits the airwaves.

You and a guest will experience the bluff-the-listener challenges, celebrity "Not My Job" segments, and limerick-fueled chaos that make Wait Wait a public radio institution — live from the show's hometown.

Details:

• Two (2) tickets to a live taping at the Studebaker Theatre, 410 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago
• Valid for select 2026 taping dates / subject to availability — winner coordinates date with show
• Fair market value: $90-110/pair

Note: This is Lot 1 of 2 — a second identical pair is up for bid, so if you're outbid here, try your luck on the other!

Ever wondered what Peter Sagal is like off-mic? Here's your chance to find out. Join the studio audience for a live taping of NPR's beloved news quiz at the historic Studebaker Theatre in Chicago's Fine Arts Building — where the jokes are sharper in person and you'll hear everything that gets cut before it hits the airwaves.

You and a guest will experience the bluff-the-listener challenges, celebrity "Not My Job" segments, and limerick-fueled chaos that make Wait Wait a public radio institution — live from the show's hometown.

Details:

• Two (2) tickets to a live taping at the Studebaker Theatre, 410 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago
• Valid for select 2026 taping dates / subject to availability — winner coordinates date with show
• Fair market value: $90-110/pair

Note: This is Lot 2 of 2 — a second identical pair is up for bid, so if you're outbid here, try your luck on the other!

Steppenwolf isn't just a theatre... it's the Chicago theatre, the legendary ensemble that redefined American drama and launched careers from John Malkovich to Tracy Letts. And with this package, the whole 2026–2027 season is your menu: pick any production, any date that works for you, and settle into two seats at one of the most storied stages in the country.

Whether you choose a world premiere or a searing revival, you're in for the kind of raw, ensemble-driven storytelling Steppenwolf built its name on. (And as a brand-new Chicago company ourselves, we can't think of better inspiration.)

Details:

• Two (2) tickets to any production in Steppenwolf's 2026–2027 season
• Winner selects show and date, subject to availability
• Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St, Chicago
• Fair market value: $50-90

$100 to spend on gourmet hot dogs, smashburgers, and craft beer at a Lincoln Park favorite

Hot dogs on King's Hawaiian rolls. Smashburgers made with all-natural Black Angus beef. Loaded tots, craft beer on tap, and a biergarten atmosphere that turns "grabbing a bite" into a whole evening. Dog Haus Biergarten in Lincoln Park is Chicago comfort food, elevated... and this $100 gift certificate covers a seriously good time for you and your crew.

Post-show late-night feast? They're open until 2 AM. Pre-theatre happy hour? Weekdays 3–6 PM with deals on sliders, draft beer, and Haus cocktails. Breakfast burrito emergency? They open at 6 AM. Whenever hunger strikes, Dog Haus has you covered.

Details:

• $100 gift certificate to Dog Haus Biergarten, 2464 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago (Lincoln Park)
• Dog-friendly patio, vegan and vegetarian options available
• Valid only at dog haus LINCOLN PARK for up to $100 store credit. must be used in one visit. In-store purchases only. Original Certificate must be presented to redeem. no photocopies. no cash value.
• Fair market value: $100

Winner's choice of four (4) accent/dialect packages plus a private coaching session with a professional dialect coach

Every actor knows the panic: you booked the role, and now you need a flawless Dublin brogue by Tuesday. Enter AccentHelp: the go-to dialect resource for working actors, audiobook narrators, and theatre teachers everywhere, with a catalog of 50+ accents from Cockney to Cajun, Scottish to Slavic.

This package includes four accent/dialect packages of your choice — complete with guided audio lessons, native speaker recordings, transcripts, and cheat sheets you'll download and keep forever — plus the crown jewel: a private one-on-one coaching session with Jim Johnson, AccentHelp's founder. Jim is a Professor Emeritus of voice and dialects whose coaching resume includes the Alley Theatre, Houston Grand Opera, Westport Country Playhouse, the Prague Shakespeare Company, and the SXSW live event for the final season of Game of Thrones. He's the secret weapon behind hundreds of productions — and for one session, he's yours.

Whether you're prepping an audition, polishing a role, or adding four new accents to your resume, this is the package Chicago actors will be fighting over.

Details:

• Four (4) downloadable accent/dialect packages — winner's choice from the AccentHelp catalog
• One (1) private phone or video coaching session with Jim Johnson
• Coaching session scheduled directly with AccentHelp by email; subject to coach availability
• Donated by AccentHelp (www.accenthelp.com)
• Fair market value: $240