by Michelle Augello-Page on May 7, 2012
Actress and Comedian Livia Scott hosts this monthly variety show, where dead celebrities are brought back to life and stellar guest performances contribute to the experience of Livia’s Castle of Enchantment at the UCB Theater East.
I attended Livia’s Castle of Enchantment on Tuesday, April 24, and was pleasantly taken on a whirlwind as Livia morphed into the dead celebrity of the evening: Mike Wallace. Livia’s portrayal as Mike Wallace was as respectful as it was funny and had the crowd laughing throughout the show, highlighting her skills in stand-up, improv, and impersonation.
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by Karen Tortora-Lee on August 30, 2011
Monologues! Comedy! Improv! Ukulele music!
Friday, Sept. 2nd, 7-9pm
Hosted by award-winning playwright Monica Bauer (Outstanding New Script, MITF 2008; nominee writing for Best Solo Show, Planet Connections 2010; finalist, Heideman Award).
Performers include:
- playwright Monica Bauer performing the Breast Pride Movement from the Diet Monologues
- John Fico performing a monologue from his critically acclaimed performance in Made for Each Other
- Duncan Pflaster, master of the Broadway Ukulele
- and others!
Admission $8 (includes one free raffle ticket for a $100 Amazon.com Gift Certificate that will be raffled off that evening!)
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by Antonio Miniño on March 2, 2011
Saving Tania's Privates (photo by Joe Jankovsky)
Theatre magic doesn’t happen every day or in every show. Those instances when time stops and you are transported from every day life into the world of a writer or a performer are happening right now at the FRIGID New York festival in a basement theater called Under St. Marks. The mastermind behind all this power brought to the stage is Tania Katan with Saving Tania’s Privates. A personal, witty, no-nonsense recount of a Jewish lesbian’s challenge with cancer since the age of 21. Continue Reading…
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by Karen Tortora-Lee on January 26, 2010
If you haven’t already had a chance to check out Groundling alum Holly Mandel’s IMPROVOLUTION! now’s a great time to 1) give yourself a great night of improv 2) support people who really need it during a time of need. Because This Friday, Jan 29 @ 8pm Improvolution will be holding their next Improv Lovefest which will not only be a night of long form improv but also be a FUNDRAISER FOR HAITI where 100% of the money collected will be donated to the American Red Cross to help their efforts there … a TRUE Lovefest!
For more information, check out http://www.improvolution.org
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Groundling alum Holly Mandel’s
IMPROVOLUTION!
It’s Your Show. We Just Perform It.
This Friday, Jan 29 @ 8pm
Producer’s Club, 358 W44th @9th Ave
Tickets are $7
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by Karen Tortora-Lee on December 16, 2009
Deck The Hallmans!
Let’s face it, the holiday season is all about getting family together. And as much as we’d all like to think that that’s a good thing, the truth is that when family members are forced to spend hours on end in the same house it can often spell chaos – which is the main thrust of The Brick’s production of Deck The Hallmans! (improvised by the ensemble and directed by Audrey Crabtree).
Too many generations mingling with too many lifestyles which are sometimes in direct conflict with each other; old traditions that aren’t cherished anymore, versus old heirlooms that are given too much value; hidden agendas nestled in among the good wishes and feigned merriment, all wrapped up with a nice bow. Throw in a little improv, some choreographed punches, and the Hallmans find themselves thoroughly Decked.
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by The Happiest Medium on November 2, 2009
The next Improv Jam will be with IMPROVOLUTION’S finest!
A night of improvised games, scenes, long form, instant characters, experimental theater…and more fun fun fun!
Starring:
Holly Mandel * Anthony Minto * Darrin Giglio * Orli Ben-Dor * Radhika Vaz * TJ Kenneally * Paul Pinizzotto * David Frenkiel * Barry Sacker * Mike Drummey
Directed by: Holly Mandel
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Producers Club
358 W 44th St / 9th Ave
Friday November 6 at 8:00pm
$7
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