| Friday |
| Fri 6:45 pm |
Dance BreakNY402113Fri 6:45 pm, Urban StagesDance Break NY
Cast: Dan Black, Dave Bluvband, Ellena Chmielewski, Noah Forman, Frank Hejl, Phil Jackson, Langan Kingsley, Connor Ratliff UCBTNY Harold Team improvises. |
| Fri 7:15 pm |
Popular ScienceLos Angeles1736023Fri 7:15 pm, Urban StagesPopular Science Los Angeles
Cast: Muretta Moss, Sunny Peabody, Maggy Keegan, Justin Uretz, Mike Holley, Marshall Givens, Frank Moran, Alexis Simpson Popular Science is a leading source of longform improv. With up-to-the-minute games/scenes/monologues, insightful commentary on game and relationship, and even scientific takes on the hottest audience suggestions, we aim to be your first stop for what's new and what's next. Named Best DCT Show at t... |
| Fri 7:45 pm |
Standards & PracticesToronto, ON, Canada1763413Fri 7:45 pm, Urban StagesStandards & Practices Toronto, ON, Canada
Cast: Cameron Algie, Matt Folliott, Kevin Whalen, Isaac Kessler If you've been sitting through some boring improv, prepare for a punch in the face. Literally, we might come out in the audience and punch you in the face. We're capable of anything. And we commit. So it's gonna be a hard punch. Your brain will bleed.
OFFICIAL SELECTION:
Edmonton Improvaganz... |
| Fri 8:15 pm |
CaveatWashington, DC1824063Fri 8:15 pm, Urban StagesCaveat Washington, DC
Cast: Stephanie Anderson, Archie Cubarrubia, Sean Paul Ellis, Jennifer Huftalen, James McGill, Melissa Mock Caveat will take you on a high energy roller coaster with dizzying highs, stomach turning lows, and surprise twists. We’ll send you away with your legs quivering and a smile on your face. Consider yourself warned: You might get wet. |
| Fri 8:45 pm |
SandinoNY492163Fri 8:45 pm, Urban StagesSandino NY
Cast: Nate Dern, Brandon Gulya, Aaron Jackson, Dru Johnston, Kate Riley, Anna Rubanova, Alan Starzinski, John Timothy UCBTNY Harold team improvises. |
| Fri 9:15 pm |
Dictionary SoupBonner Springs, KS100833Fri 9:15 pm, Urban StagesDictionary Soup Bonner Springs, KS
Cast: Keith Curtis, John Robison Dictionary Soup chooses one word at random from the dictionary and creates an entire world around it, telling a story and creating a one-act play on the spot.
Keith Curtis and John Robison have been using distinctive characters, strong emotional ties, and a healthy dose of good old fashioned fun t... |
| Fri 9:45 pm |
Elevator ActionAustin, TX3876033Fri 9:45 pm, Urban StagesElevator Action Austin, TX
Cast: Elizabeth Brammer, Cortnie Jones, Lance Gilstrap, David Lee Hess, Josh Krilov, John Ratliff It's the technological marvel that made modern cities possible. It's the closest physical contact most of us ever have with people we don't know (unless we're Greco-Roman wrestlers, or prostitutes). And it's the basis for Elevator Action.
Think of the most awkward, embarrassing, please-god-let-it... |
| Fri 10:15 pm |
The LodgeWashington, DC212893Fri 10:15 pm, Urban StagesThe Lodge Washington, DC
Cast: Mark Carroll, Justus Hammond, Lonnie Harrell, Vic Issitude, Xavier Padin, Seaton Smith, Dereks Thomas, John Windmueller,
Jesse Young Welcome Willing Student,
You are being initiated not just into a secret society but into an elite academy of the knowing. We will impart wisdom to you so we can all improve the world until we are enlightening the public to the meaning of life. Which is 100% true, if you replace, “impart wisdom... |
| Fri 10:45 pm |
AirwolfNY5362103Fri 10:45 pm, Urban StagesAirwolf NY
Cast: Emily Axford, Eddie Dunn, Adam Frucci, John Frusciante, Molly Lloyd, Tim Martin, Ben Rameaka, Achilles Stamatelaky UCBTNY Harold Team improvises. |
| Fri 11:15 pm |
Shays' RebellionCambridge, MA1881883Fri 11:15 pm, Urban StagesShays' Rebellion Cambridge, MA
Cast: Dan Chapman, Jay Constantinou, Carrie Drzik, Pete Fenzel, MB Makara, Mike McDonald, Becky Pineo and Ben Snitkoff When Director Geoff Ross raided a Massachusetts armory rustlin' munitions for his private war, he didn't just fight the power – he inspired a movement. Shays' Rebellion is Dan Chapman, Jay Constantinou, Carrie Drzik, Pete Fenzel, MB Makara, Mike McDonald, Becky Pineo and Ben Snitkoff. They take no... |
| Fri 11:45 pm |
TwikLos Angeles3883823Fri 11:45 pm, Urban StagesTwik Los Angeles
Cast: Brynna Campbell, Ryan Hitchcock, Leigh Myles, Jennie Newman, Art Tebbel Twik performs the Moebius - one of the most challenging and radical forms of improv performed today. The Moebius begins with the last scene, then explores how the characters got into that predicament. You won't know what's coming, even though you do. |
| Saturday |
| Sat 12:15 am |
Very Good KissNY5372183Sat 12:15 am, Urban StagesVery Good Kiss NY
Cast: Jeremy Bent, Jamison Guest, Johnny McNulty, Arthur Meyer, Opus Moreschi, Nathan Russell, Tracey Wigfield, Laura Willcox UCBTNY Harold Team improvises for you. |
| Sat 12:45 am |
The RacquetLos Angeles1692033Sat 12:45 am, Urban StagesThe Racquet Los Angeles
Cast: Frank Caeti, Jill Donnelly, Clay Larsen, Tricia McAlpin, Ryan Perez, Nate Shelkey, Brandon J. Sornberger, Gregory Tuculescu UCBTLA Harold Team The Racquet would like your advice on what pizza to get after their DCM show. So, if you have a strong opinion about NY pizza, this is the show you can't miss! |
| Sat 1:15 am |
Jenkins SyndromeToronto2164603Sat 1:15 am, Urban StagesJenkins Syndrome Toronto
Cast: Charles Pond, Chris Youngson, Greg Chociej, Jason Donovan, Jenny Serwylo, Laura Salvas, Steve Hobbs, COACH Cameron Algie Don't let your resident Cock-block Stevenson get between you and the improv set of your dreams. Jenkins Syndrome will caress you with their gentle touch of funny. They know how you like it. |
| Sat 1:45 am |
DrugsChicago5172953Sat 1:45 am, Urban StagesDrugs Chicago
Cast: Dan Bazaldua, Annie Donley, Joey Dundale, Prescott Gadd, Warren Phynix Johnson, Jared Larson, Eric Pedersen, Joseph Wolff Phillips, Jo Scott, Erin Sprague Better than the real thing, Drugs is an iO Harold team hot to get you tripping. Come ready to have a good time, and your trip will be good, come in the bad state of mind and you'll have a bad trip...either way, we'll all learn something. |
| Sat 2:15 am |
MurderCliffLos Angeles, CA224983Sat 2:15 am, Urban StagesMurderCliff Los Angeles, CA
Cast: Chris Teregis
Dan Foster
Darien Clark
Jessica McKenna
Jon Schmidt
Zach Reino
“Murdercliff enter the arena and perform the most violent, hilarious improv you've ever seen” – Audience member, Jackie Merchant
MurderCliff is a high-octane, hard-hitting, seal-clubbing, santa-fucking, cat heaven bound team that transforms any given stage from mere wood and fiberglass, th... |
| Sat 2:45 am |
Love Me StupidNYC2251413Sat 2:45 am, Urban StagesLove Me Stupid NYC
Cast: Nate Smith
Chelsea Clarke Two terribly charming performers create a brand new romance, then smash it, tear it apart and set it on fire. Then make up. A new, devastating relationship every show- fully improvised and inspired by life (and your audience suggestions). |
| Sat 3:00 am |
Bad Wife!New York2362773Sat 3:00 am, Urban StagesBad Wife! New York
Cast: Laura Willcox, Kate Riley Kate Riley and Laura Willcox of UCB NY let loose in a cavalcade of suppressed emotions and general hyperactivity. |
| Sat 3:15 am |
Classic MasculinityNew York, NY367123Sat 3:15 am, Urban StagesClassic Masculinity New York, NY
Cast: Adam Frucci, Brandon Gardner, Brian Barrett UCB NY Cage Match favorites Classic Masculinity are reunited after being torn asunder by Brian Barrett moving to Alabama. Witness the magic! |
| Sat 3:30 am |
Hot Cheese FiestaNew York, NY3683563Sat 3:30 am, Urban StagesHot Cheese Fiesta New York, NY
Cast: Big Rich Armstead, Katey Healy-Wurzburg, and Charlie Todd The Tenth Annual 3 on 3 had the first wildcard team tournament victory. That team was named Hot Cheese Fiesta (a reference to Pat Baer's famous nacho parties) and featured Big Rich Armstead, Katey Healy-Wurzburg, and Charlie Todd. They reunite in this show to melt faces with their comedic splendor..... |
| Sat 3:45 am |
The Del Harris MarathonNew York3741613Sat 3:45 am, Urban StagesThe Del Harris Marathon New York
Cast: Anthony King, Chris Gethard, George Kareman, Don Fanelli, Michael Kayne, Jim Santangeli, Gavin Speiller, LeMar McLean, Brandon Gardner, Terry Withers, Shannon O'Neill, JD Amato New York City's basketball team of improvisors becomes New York City's comedy team that happens to play basketball for one night only. We will wear our uniforms. Get ready for the Boys in Turquoise to make some Turq-Noise. |
| Sat 4:15 am |
The Green CrewNY3753193Sat 4:15 am, Urban StagesThe Green Crew NY
Cast: Gil Ozeri, John Gemberling, Anthony Atamanuik Gil, John and Anthony improvise for you. They will be very, very high. |
| Sat 4:45 am |
North CoastNew York4852713Sat 4:45 am, Urban StagesNorth Coast New York
Cast: Douglas Widick, James Robilotta, Oscar Montoya, Jonathan Demuth, Rachel Rosenthal, Boris Khaykin, Julia Morales, Shaun Fisher Now that the East Coast/West Coast beef has subsided, North Coast! is stepping up to throw down. Watch as New York's only freestyle rapping, beatboxing, long-form improv team performs a fully improvised "hip-hopera" right in front of yo mouf. You bring your favorite rap lyric and North Coast! will m... |
| Sat 5:15 am |
Macaroni RascalsNew York City4865713Sat 5:15 am, Urban StagesMacaroni Rascals New York City
Cast: James McCarthy, JJ Orgera, Etan Bednarsh, Michael Murnane, Nadine Djoury, Matt Frazier, Danya LaBelle, Stephen Unckles The Macaroni Rascals are a high energy, super physical group united by their love of the Jersey Shore and Japanese people. Inspired by your favorite song lyrics, they'll deliver a fun, quirky and occasionally creepy show that will have you either begging for more or asking for your money back. If yo... |
| Sat 5:45 am |
Rat KingNYC4874983Sat 5:45 am, Urban StagesRat King NYC
Cast: Chris Chuang, Justin Grace, Jake Lucas, Patrick Mahoney, Mike Pullan, Sarah Wharton Rat King weaves a tale that binds. |
| Sat 6:15 am |
Squirt!New York4121663Sat 6:15 am, Urban StagesSquirt! New York
Cast: Pat Baer, Corey Brown, Anna Callegari, Bethany Hall, Austin Rodrigues, Sue Smith, Doug Widick Squirt! is a kickass group of NYC longform improvisers whose primary purpose is to have fun and blow their comedy loads all over the audience. |
| Sat 6:45 am |
TidbiTNew York, NY21943Sat 6:45 am, Urban StagesTidbiT New York, NY
Cast: Kevin Bayes, Corinne Fisher, Nick Mendillo, Katie Rogers, Katie Sullivan TidbiT formed in 2009 with the desire to perform Monoscenes that involved characters unlike the usual ones you've seen. They will surprise you with their charm, sexiness, attitudes, and desire to form chaos out of something that is beautiful. They also like being celebrities like Ke$ha, Bruce Willis... |
| Sat 7:15 am |
Daring NerdNew York5455133Sat 7:15 am, Urban StagesDaring Nerd New York
Cast: Matt Mayer, Curtis Retherford, David Barton, Dan Hodapp, Shannon Taing Underneath our dorky glasses and suspenders are five hot chicks. Real hot. |
| Sat 7:45 am |
Schmukler TwinsNew York2753973Sat 7:45 am, Urban StagesSchmukler Twins New York
Cast: Viktoria Bozsoki, Samantha Gurewitz, Poupak Sepehri, Stephanie Streisand, Caroline Sweet, Olivia Whelan, Alaina Young A new Harold is in town... and he has a few twins!
"The Chemistry is obvious." - Joe Bill (Bassprov, Annoyance).
"A strong lady team...Good stuff." - Bob Kulhan (Baby Wants Candy).
"When I think about this team, I think about Love, Fire, Sparkle, Dazzle." - Christina Gausas
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| Sat 8:15 am |
Frank and GaryNew York, NY2836563Sat 8:15 am, Urban StagesFrank and Gary New York, NY
Cast: Caitlin Downing, Ryan Hecht, Patrick Mahoney, Alexis Rhiannon, Bradley Rife, Janet Silverman Frank and Gary is six real people playing six fake people, none of whom are named Frank or Gary. |
| Sat 8:45 am |
Weekend of RegretNYC2842793Sat 8:45 am, Urban StagesWeekend of Regret NYC
Cast: Adam Bozarth, Joe Burns, Dustin Drury, John Freiler, Paul Higbie, Nick Jaramillo, Matt Little, Dave Siegel, Rob Stern, Andrew Yurman-Glaser "Weekend of Regret" is a concentrated dose of NYC improv, featuring performers from UCBT, The PIT and the Magnet combining their forces for a show that you will regret not seeing. |
| Sat 9:15 am |
FeatherweightNew York2743623Sat 9:15 am, Urban StagesFeatherweight New York
Cast: Jesse Acini, Noel Dineen, Elana Fishbein, Dave Maulbeck, Jared McGrail, Blake Merriman, Justin Moran
Featherweight is a house team at the Magnet Theater in NYC. Where they have performed every Wednesday night since 2008. Their members have studied and performed in New York at the Magnet, UCBT and in Chicago at IO and Northwestern. Featherweight comes out swinging from the opening bell and won’t s... |
| Sat 10:15 am |
HandsyNew York, NY4214393Sat 10:15 am, Urban StagesHandsy New York, NY
Cast: Danielia Donohue, Dewey Caddell, Geoff Grimwood, Margaret Lyons, Paul Wielunski, Reilly Owens, Steve Siddell, Steve Soroka One of the Peoples Improv Theaters newest house teams full of smart, funny, ecentric, and of course handsy improvisers that have been tearing up the 10pm slot every Super Free Wednesday at the theater in 2011. |
| Sat 10:45 am |
Captain Soldier New York, NY4263483Sat 10:45 am, Urban StagesCaptain Soldier New York, NY
Cast: Serena Berman, Mike Cheslik, Alex Gibson, Sudi Green, Emma Noble, David Rosenberg, Mike Wesolowski Captain Soldier, of New York University, keeps their sets full of high-energy, physical scenes. They are the 2011 East Regional Champion of the College Improv Tournament and has performed at a variety of stages across the country, as well as in New York City. Captain Soldier is not affiliated with t... |
| Sat 11:15 am |
Sons of LibertyBoston, MA4273533Sat 11:15 am, Urban StagesSons of Liberty Boston, MA
Cast: Liz Arcury, Jon Gaudet Boston's best improv team that also starts American Revolutions. |
| Sat 11:45 am |
Stranded in PittsburghBronx4286013Sat 11:45 am, Urban StagesStranded in Pittsburgh Bronx
Cast: Dan LoPreto, Brett Vetterlein, Chris Lee, Caroline Cotter, John Byrd, Dennis Flynn, Mike Drosos, Lindsey Dahlgren, Andrew Arne, Dan Hegarty, Tim Bridge, Drew Rotunno Stranded in Pittsburgh is Fordham University's only long-form improv troupe. They perform monologue deconstruction regularly for hoards of drunk college kids in the Bronx, as well as various venues throughout the city. |
| Sat 12:15 pm |
The Incumbents Columbus, Ohio429723Sat 12:15 pm, Urban StagesThe Incumbents Columbus, Ohio
Cast: Dan White, Dave Rafailedes, David Olszewski, Xavier Dunson, Eddie Greenblat, Rainey Fleming, Cory Frame, Jimmy Bardin, Kelsey Ring. The Incumbents are part of 8th Floor Improv, a long-form group from The Ohio State University. They perform regularly on Ohio State's Campus and throughout Columbus, Ohio. |
| Sat 12:45 pm |
The Whistling ShrimpIthaca, NY4303713Sat 12:45 pm, Urban StagesThe Whistling Shrimp Ithaca, NY
Cast: Mark Vigeant, Sam Dillavou, Greg Haber, Meagan Rossin, Austin Duenas, Keith Newman, Jon Zucker Cornell University's awesome, 26 year-old improv group! We're great! |
| Sat 1:15 pm |
Full Ammo ImprovState College, PA4312253Sat 1:15 pm, Urban StagesFull Ammo Improv State College, PA
Cast: Dustin Lee Yenser, Tim Stonelake, Tim Hartman, Daniel Kevin Miller, Alex Paul, DJ Fernandez, Dennis McNamara, Eleanor June Skrzat, Mark Ranft. Full Ammo Improv is Penn State’s premiere improv comedy group. We specialize in performing Montage-style long form improvisational comedy.
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| Sat 1:45 pm |
Horse LincolnStorrs, CT4321553Sat 1:45 pm, Urban StagesHorse Lincoln Storrs, CT
Cast: Matt Visconage, Tim Jaekle, Drew Bligh, John Turner, Brian Ingmanson, Jillian Westergard, Eric Nastuk, Joe Leonardo, Kate Sidley. Do you like horses and/or our 16th President? Well then this is the show for you! Come and see Uconn's very own Horse Lincoln Improv as they honor Del Close by preforming the Harold. |
| Sat 2:15 pm |
MatterhornLos Angeles4333333Sat 2:15 pm, Urban StagesMatterhorn Los Angeles
Cast: Cate Beehan
Sam Kieffer
Marcy Minton
Matt Reid
Ryan Rosenberg
Jonathan Smith
Drew Tarver Matterhorn: improv from some hilarious UCB students and performers that, like the Matterhorn mountaintop, is cold, rocky, jagged...okay, this metaphor isn't working. |
| Sat 2:45 pm |
The Pick-Up ArtistsNew York City5557143Sat 2:45 pm, Urban StagesThe Pick-Up Artists New York City
Cast: John Frusciante,Tim Martin,Ben Rameaka,Brian Barrett,Matt Cutler,Adam Frucci, Kate Riley, Langan Kingsley When groups drop out of Del Close Marathons for circumstances beyond your control, and you have no one else to call, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire this rugged, rag-tag bunch of veteran improvisers to save the day. Save it with laughs that is. |
| Sat 3:15 pm |
'92 Dream TeamChicago, IL4586223Sat 3:15 pm, Urban Stages'92 Dream Team Chicago, IL
Cast: Laura Bloechl, Kristina Felske, Jen Francis, Meigan Morales, Erin Morrill, Abbie Namestnik, Kate Peterson, Becca Taubel The '92 Dream Team is an all-female ensemble dedicated to exploring the weirdness in every day life. And trust us, it gets weird. |
| Sat 3:45 pm |
The Dukes of Bedside ManorAustin5034613Sat 3:45 pm, Urban StagesThe Dukes of Bedside Manor Austin
Cast: Jon Bolden, Quinn Buckner, Mike Sullivan, Kyle Traughber, Hugo Vargas-Zesati The Dukes of Bedside Manor independently research topics submitted by fans and create hilarious improv with our findings. |
| Sat 4:15 pm |
Hispania: The Improvised TelenovelaLos Angeles5004753Sat 4:15 pm, Urban StagesHispania: The Improvised Telenovela Los Angeles
Cast: Gian Molina, Chris Alvarado, Ernie Macias, Luis Cortes, Lala Rapale, Ginger Gonzaga, Lauren Lapkus, Justin Abarca Amor, betrayal, Caballeros, and everything you love from Spanish Soap Operas. Get lost in the melodrama and fall in love with a telenovela created right in front of your eyes. |
| Sat 4:45 pm |
NextChicago, IL5046213Sat 4:45 pm, Urban StagesNext Chicago, IL
Cast: Jeremiah Howe, Lisa Gross, Sam Martin, Dan Gordon, Katie Klein, Cristy von Rautenkranz, Adam Cole, Ashley Black, Kenny Metroff Next is an official house ensemble of the Second City. Working on sketch has driven us a little bonkers and we're ready to play! No holds barred when we break loose and attack the stage to improvise. |
| Sat 5:15 pm |
John VelvetLos Angeles5341503Sat 5:15 pm, Urban StagesJohn Velvet Los Angeles
Cast: Allen Loeb, Samantha Morris, Casey Feigh, Cissy Fenwick, Nick Mandernach, Jacob Womack, Luka Jones, Mary Holland John Velvet is one classy man. Which is amazing because he's actually 8 people! Who are amazing! A Harold team from UCBLA, John Velvet will delight and inspire with a Harold that focuses on character and game. You're in for a real treat with this guy! |
| Sat 5:45 pm |
Blanket JacksonChicago5063643Sat 5:45 pm, Urban StagesBlanket Jackson Chicago
Cast: Sarah Ashley, Erin Johnson, Michael Jando, Wink Stone, Carl Luft, Derek Van Barham, Grant Garrison, Keith Gercak Blanket Jackson is a mysteriously delicious concoction of 8 individuals who see the world through their own unique eyeballs.
Blanket Jackson is the complementary chocolate-vanilla swirl ice cream dessert you crave at the end of a cheap buffet.
Blanket Jackson will save your soul. |
| Sat 6:15 pm |
THEATRE CLEANINGNY616863Sat 6:15 pm, Urban StagesTHEATRE CLEANING NY
Cast: Interns Theatre cleaning |
| Sat 6:45 pm |
American CousinNY622143Sat 6:45 pm, Urban StagesAmerican Cousin NY
Cast: Patrick Clair, Erik Dies, Brian Glidewell, Morgan Grace Jarrett, Josh Patten, David Sieigel, Caitlin Tegart, Moujan Zolfaghari UCBTNY Harold team improvises. |
| Sat 7:15 pm |
Don't Break the StreakHarrisburg, PA120493Sat 7:15 pm, Urban StagesDon't Break the Streak Harrisburg, PA
Cast: Marc Faubel, Steve Marroni, Kim Faubel, Vince King, Shay Faubel, Leif Johnson, Ben Ramirez, Keith Hanshaw The cast of Don't Break the Streak (DBtS) has been performing together professionally since July 2009. With over 100 shows completed by January 2, 2011 and a rating of 4.98 stars out of 5 stars, this is one show you don't want to miss! All the way from Central Pennsylvania, give it up for Don't Brea... |
| Sat 7:45 pm |
Matt&Philadelphia137443Sat 7:45 pm, Urban StagesMatt& Philadelphia
Cast: Matt Holmes, an audience member What happens when you have to create a live, unscripted improv comedy show, and your only help is someone who's never even seen improv before?
Matt& is an improv comedy show starring Matt Holmes (Rare Bird Show, Philly Improv Theater) and an unwitting stranger from the audience.
"a don't-mis... |
| Sat 8:15 pm |
Season SixWashington, DC5202883Sat 8:15 pm, Urban StagesSeason Six Washington, DC
Cast: Nick Greenough
Cara Hayes
Ben Willman
Murphy McHugh
David Sewell
Max Lambertson There is no reason for WIT's house team, Season Six, to exist per se, but as long as they do they'll do improv. They live indoors but use the outdoors for trips which is how you will come to see them perform. Their reflections look very similar to each of them and they are satisfied that's close eno... |
| Sat 8:45 pm |
Meow Meow RuffChicago1532973Sat 8:45 pm, Urban StagesMeow Meow Ruff Chicago
Cast: Michael Carothers, Chelsea Devantez, Jack Farrell, Nicholas Hassebrock, Martha Hearn, Jared Jeffries, Paul Jurewicz, Michael Klasek, Jo Scott, Jack Thurston Meow Meow Ruff is a house team at Chemically Imbalanced Comedy in Chicago.The team works hard at crafting solid scene work, enjoying themselves, and playing like animals! Albeit domestic animals...
Meow. Meow. Ruff! |
| Sat 9:15 pm |
Grandma's AshesNY652133Sat 9:15 pm, Urban StagesGrandma's Ashes NY
Cast: Lydia Hensler, Brandon Scott Jones, Ryan Karels, Megan Neuringer, Winston Noel, Abra Tabak, Erik Tanouye, Paul Welsh UCBTNY Harold team improvises. |
| Sat 9:45 pm |
WolodarskiChicago, IL2236253Sat 9:45 pm, Urban StagesWolodarski Chicago, IL
Cast: Stephanie Bell, Brad Berghof, J, R, Casillas, Kristina Felske, Alex Haney, Andy Junk, Andrew Knox, Tyler Paterson, Eric Stallings, Alex Trepka, Claire Mullaney Wolodarski explores the finer things in life through focused, emotionally charged improvisation. They also get silly. |
| Sat 10:15 pm |
Graham StopBrooklyn, NY5504383Sat 10:15 pm, Urban StagesGraham Stop Brooklyn, NY
Cast: Patrick Clair, Alden Ford, Kate Hess, Will Hines, Rob Michael Hugel, Johnny McNulty, Ben Rameaka, Bridgid Ryan, Andy Secunda The cool kids get off at Bedford. The cooler kids get off at Lorimer. The kids who get off at Graham Stop are so cool they may not even come to this show. |
| Sat 10:45 pm |
The Midnight Society (LA)Los Angeles1706383Sat 10:45 pm, Urban StagesThe Midnight Society (LA) Los Angeles
Cast: Peter Cameron, Justin Michael, Anthony Gioe, Drew Tarver, Jace Armstrong, Dan Lippert, Suzi Barrett, Ryan Rosenberg, Mano Agapion, Steve Szlaga, Betsy Sodaro, Alex Berg Once a week a group of supercool 90s teens gather in the woods to share spooky stories with each other... it's Are You Afraid of the Dark meets Improv. |
| Sat 11:15 pm |
Mr. CrimeNY642123Sat 11:15 pm, Urban StagesMr. Crime NY
Cast: Kristen Acimovic,Karin Hammerberg,Paul Higbie,Patrick Noth,Alex Pereira,Riley Soloner,Amos Vernon,Zack Willis UCBTNY Harold Team improvises. |
| Sat 11:45 pm |
WiseSnatchChicago, IL1553943Sat 11:45 pm, Urban StagesWiseSnatch Chicago, IL
Cast: Rachel Farmer, Jo Scott, Meg Johns Excited about exciting you with excitement, there is no shortage of energy in WiseSnatch, who start the show by giving some advice – and then explode into scenes in order to investigate the answers. Unafraid to put it all out there, the highly physical trio invite the absurd to enter scenes but th... |
| Sunday |
| Sun 12:15 am |
The Great WarLos Angeles166603Sun 12:15 am, Urban StagesThe Great War Los Angeles
Cast: Becky Feldman, Joe Hartzler, Wayland McQueen, Scott Neiman, Marisa Pinson, Hal Rudnick, Josh Simpson, Deborah Tarica The Great War is a UCBLA Harold Team that enjoys long form improv and tickle fights. |
| Sun 12:45 am |
Standard OilNY662173Sun 12:45 am, Urban StagesStandard Oil NY
Cast: Corey Brown, Shaun Diston, Don Fanelli, Michael Kayne, Pamela Murphy, Betsy Stover, Ari Voukydis, Terry Withers UCBTNY Harold team improvises. |
| Sun 1:15 am |
Fiction For The PoorChicago5402593Sun 1:15 am, Urban StagesFiction For The Poor Chicago
Cast: Jon Matteson, Adam Schreck, Tommy Beardmore, Will Litton, Will Guzzardi, Frances Mckearn, Mel Forrest, Sarah Ashley, Dara Katz, Tiff Svitko Fiction For The Poor is a 5 girl + 5 guy Harold team from iO Chicago. The moment you hear they're name they'll be getting a suggestion with tiny improvised instruments in hand. You'll fall in love with them, just like they fell in love with each other. This show is physical, fun, and frankly ente... |
| Sun 1:45 am |
Rough Cut - The MovieLos Angeles4451063Sun 1:45 am, Urban StagesRough Cut - The Movie Los Angeles
Cast: Suzi Barrett
Will Berson
John Ross Bowie
Colton Dunn
Brian Finkelstein
Will McLaughlin
Johnny Meeks
Jacob Reed
Joel Spence
Jonny Svarzbein
Madeline Walter
Nick Wiger
You give us the lyric to a song we give you the world. And by "world" we mean "improvised movie." From the opening shot to the closing credits Rough Cut will astonish you with movie magic. Get some popcorn, turn off your cellphone and if there is a problem with the picture, get your eyes checked. It... |
| Sun 2:45 am |
Bad FriendsNew York, NY2355803Sun 2:45 am, Urban StagesBad Friends New York, NY
Cast: Tracey Wigfield, Meghan Maguire Tracey & Meghan are good friends, they're just bad at it sometimes. Come and watch us improvise some hilariousness based on an audience interview in which we ask, "when have you been a bad friend?" |
| Sun 3:00 am |
Buddy SystemLA/NY5462013Sun 3:00 am, Urban StagesBuddy System LA/NY
Cast: Patrick Clair, Clay Larsen Patrick and Clay met at DCM. Then they started talking on GChat. Now they perform together whenever one of them crosses the country! Because when you're in an unfamiliar city, you should always have a buddy. |
| Sun 3:15 am |
LapCoxNYC/LA2402463Sun 3:15 am, Urban StagesLapCox NYC/LA
Cast: Lauren Lapkus, Laura Willcox LapCox is a two-woman, long-form improvised show featuring girls from both UCB coasts ready to rock your face off with weirdness. |
| Sun 3:30 am |
Daily DoubleLos Angeles4611823Sun 3:30 am, Urban StagesDaily Double Los Angeles
Cast: Betsy Sodaro, Toni Charline Watch Toni Charline and Betsy Sodaro create a world so amazing, you will laugh, you will cry, you will also probably feel sorry for someone at some point. |
| Sun 3:45 am |
Wizard SleeveNew York4712813Sun 3:45 am, Urban StagesWizard Sleeve New York
Cast: Grace Bello, Nicole Byer, Betsy Hoffman, Silvija Ozols, Alexis Saarela, Ashley Ward, Sasheer Zamata Wizard Sleeve is an all-female longform improv group originally put together as an opening act for Suck My Dick! in 2009. Members have studied and performed at the UCB, PIT, and Magnet theatres in New York. |
| Sun 4:00 am |
The BeatlesNew York, NY469643Sun 4:00 am, Urban StagesThe Beatles New York, NY
Cast: Achilles Stamatelaky, Mike Still, Jim Santangeli, Dan Klein After many years spent honing their craft and developing a repertoire of crowd-pleasing scenes at The Kaiserkeller Improv Club in the Red Light District of Hamburg, Germany and at The Cavern comedy venue in their hometown of Liverpool, England, The Beatles are finally coming to America.
The boys ... |
| Sun 4:15 am |
Blink 183New York City, New York4732193Sun 4:15 am, Urban StagesBlink 183 New York City, New York
Cast: Brandon Gulya, John Trowbridge, Nate Dern Blink 183 is improv that is fast paced, fun, and only uses three chords. They improvise mostly about sex and awkward conversations with girls, but they also throw in the ocassional depressing suicide scene. It is impossible to be Bored by Blink 183 no matter how tired you are. |
| Sun 4:30 am |
Play by PlayNew York4745693Sun 4:30 am, Urban StagesPlay by Play New York
Cast: Chelsea Clarke, Brian Faas, Lydia Hensler, Kevin Hines, Will Hines, Phil Jackson, Silvija Ozols, Connor Ratliff, Steve Theiss, John Timothy Play by Play announcers make everything better. Including improv. |
| Sun 4:45 am |
The MementoNew York4755323Sun 4:45 am, Urban StagesThe Memento New York
Cast: Benjamin Apple, Jennifer Bartels, Devlyn Corrigan, Henry Kaiser, Johnny McNulty, Connor Ratliff, Will Storie, Terry Withers, Keisha Zollar The Memento starts with the end and, chapter by chapter, traces to the beginning of a monoscene. You'll be saying "Damn! That was awesome!" before we even start. |
| Sun 5:00 am |
THE SHUCKSNew York City4673723Sun 5:00 am, Urban StagesTHE SHUCKS New York City
Cast: George Kareman
Riley Soloner
Tom Levin
Connor Ratliff
Ben Warheit WE ARE THE SHUCKS. |
| Sun 5:15 am |
CrimedogBrooklyn, NY4906153Sun 5:15 am, Urban StagesCrimedog Brooklyn, NY
Cast: Sal Gentile, Chris Griswold, Brendan Mcloughlin, Tess Middlebrook, Mike Preston, Steve Snart, and Paddy Tubz. Crimedog is an electrifying indie team from New York City. Perfoming sharp and raucous montages, Crimedog punches the stage in the face and then hugs it until it stops crying. |
| Sun 5:45 am |
SWOON New York City 2783683Sun 5:45 am, Urban StagesSWOON New York City
Cast: Aaron Jackson, John Trowbridge, Nathan Min, John Townsend, Joanna Bradley, Betsy Wilson, Rudy Behrens, Adam Frankel. This hardworking NYC group will be performing a montage for you made up of simple games, big characters, and lots of intensity. Come and get SWOONED! |
| Sun 6:15 am |
Creative DifferencesNew York City2794543Sun 6:15 am, Urban StagesCreative Differences New York City
Cast: Michael Astolfi, Michelle Ciotta, Karin Hammerberg, Andrea Kornstein, Tim Levine, Sean Reidy, Ksenia Selemon Creative Differences uses a trivia question read from an audience member as a suggestion for their show. We prove that improv is no trivial pursuit. |
| Sun 6:45 am |
LozengeNew York City2806723Sun 6:45 am, Urban StagesLozenge New York City
Cast: Sarah Mathews, Liz McDonnell, Ryan Dunkin, Jason Shebiro, Nick Jaramillo, Kat Toledo, Tom Cowell Lozenge: We Feel good in your Throat. Check out a sick concoction of improv that will make you feel better. |
| Sun 7:15 am |
Boy ButterNew York City2771293Sun 7:15 am, Urban StagesBoy Butter New York City
Cast: Ellena Chmielewski, Aaron Jackson, Alexis Pereira, Riley Soloner, Rudy Behrens, David Sidorov, Meseret Haddis The smoothest improv...nobody does it butter. |
| Sun 7:45 am |
Ransom FamilyNew York4175633Sun 7:45 am, Urban StagesRansom Family New York
Cast: Matt J Weir, Lauren Smith, Lulu French, Fed Garduno, Michael Kroll, Kim Ferguson Megawatt team, Ransom Family is a family of weirdos that create a colorful world based off of their first scene. |
| Sun 8:15 am |
Out of the WoodsNew York, NY2825823Sun 8:15 am, Urban StagesOut of the Woods New York, NY
Cast: Rebekah Bentley, Jared Hacker, Rob Mahoney, Matthew McGorry, Matthew Moskovciak, Anjeanette Stokes, Patrick Waldo. Are you sick of seeing the same improv over and over again? Well, then watch us! We perform a montage off of a single suggestion, bringing all of the scenes together by the end through 2nd beats, callbacks, and connections. Sound the same as every other show? Maybe, but we do it in a distinct wa... |
| Sun 8:45 am |
Girl Scout MafiaNew York4164913Sun 8:45 am, Urban StagesGirl Scout Mafia New York
Cast: Jon Bershad, Matt Lewis, Maura Miller, Alise Ninivaggi, Ben Popken, Kate Reilly, Joy Weeeng, Nathan Winstead Girl Scout Mafia is a wild pack of fresh-faced new jack improv gangsters. Every time they slay an audience they leave behind their signature: two Thin Mints on the victims' eyes. |
| Sun 9:15 am |
The GarysNew York4185813Sun 9:15 am, Urban StagesThe Garys New York
Cast: George Anagnostakos, Rebekah Bentley, Gary Berard, Russell Feder, Jonathan Marballi, Anjeanette Stokes, Danielle Trzcinski The Garys are an NYC based improv team and the keepers of By-Tor and the Snow Dog. |
| Sun 9:45 am |
Space CampNew York City4192473Sun 9:45 am, Urban StagesSpace Camp New York City
Cast: Rebecca Berowski, Jonathan Demuth, James Robilotta, Shalyah Evans, Doug Widick, Alexis Saarela, Marshall Stratton Space Camp is a team dedicated on performing organic shows. They take the Harold form and fool around with it until it becomes something completely different. Their strong character work and smooth flowing shows makes the experience something you don't want to miss. Ever wonder how 7 minds meld in... |
| Sun 10:15 am |
Ghost FightNew York City4252483Sun 10:15 am, Urban StagesGhost Fight New York City
Cast: Brad Benson, Evan Bass, Becca Jones, Paul Zurawski, and Mark Smolinski Ghost Fight improv brings you into the world of an organic monoscene. Take one suggestion, take a base of a scene, add a dash of characters, a teaspoon of hilarity, and a dab of butter. Bake for 30 minutes. One scene, one wild ride. |
| Sun 10:45 am |
DangerboxNew York, NY4342693Sun 10:45 am, Urban StagesDangerbox New York, NY
Cast: Nicole Conlan, Henry Gammill, Billy Domineau, Haley Hepworth, Henry Melcher, Allison Brown, Cory Fraiman-Lott, Mike Spence Dangerbox rocks Harolds and both established and self-created longform structures. They have entertained audiences at many a festival along the eastern seaboard, including the Dirty South Improv Festival and the Del Close Marathon. They're relatively polite and have lots of experience with mothers. |
| Sun 11:15 am |
Georgetown Improv AssociationWashington DC4354163Sun 11:15 am, Urban StagesGeorgetown Improv Association Washington DC
Cast: Jed Feiman, Jayant Gandhi, Nick Greenough, Mike Kuplic, Nehemiah Markos, Murphy McHugh, Sean Quigley, Christine Ryan, Audrey Walker, Larkin Kittel Are you a student of political science? Strict constructionist? Jesuit? Neither are we.
The Association is Georgetown University's long-form improv troupe founded in the spring of 1995. We perform on-campus monthly and off-campus at venues like the Washington Improv Theater as well as at fes... |
| Sun 11:45 am |
Fishbowl ImprovColumbus, OH4364963Sun 11:45 am, Urban StagesFishbowl Improv Columbus, OH
Cast: Alex Lefeld, Carly Kohake, Tyler Davis, Matthew Schlichting, Travis Kendall, John Wernecke, Corbin Jones, James Garcia, Stephen Doughten, Anahita Ameri, David Huynh A whirlwind of comedy inside a tornado of humor! |
| Sun 12:15 pm |
Fredonia State Improv SocietyFredonia, NY4374413Sun 12:15 pm, Urban StagesFredonia State Improv Society Fredonia, NY
Cast: Shannon Mann, Joe Ho, Aiden Perilloux, Adam Munio, Nicole King, Shane Reed, Mike Lange, Anthony Bertuglia We are an eager clutch of chickens excited about stepping out of our hen-house in Western New York to the big ole' city. Sure, we haven't graduated, but we still have a 101 credit in cool. |
| Sun 12:45 pm |
The HuMaristsPoughkeepsie, NY4383653Sun 12:45 pm, Urban StagesThe HuMarists Poughkeepsie, NY
Cast: Mike Vogel, Johnny Harkins, Gabby Albino, Ben Drumm, Bill Klages, Ryan Devir, Alex Bentvena, Mike DiBari, and Jacquie Cosgrove The HuMarists, from Marist College, have been in existence since 1991! Some of our members aren't even 20 years old...mind blown?
For more mind blowing, see you at the show. |
| Sun 1:15 pm |
SwomoBoston4391453Sun 1:15 pm, Urban StagesSwomo Boston
Cast: Justin Ferraro, Ted Marsden, Eleanor Monahan, Kristen Parker, Marc Pierre, Bryan Rainstein Swomo is not a typo, but a long form improv troupe from Emerson College. They graciously accept audience suggestions and weave them into gorgeous narratives that bring joyous tears to the eyes of even the most hardened war veteran. Or they completely ignore the audience's suggestions and improvise ... |
| Sun 1:45 pm |
Awkward Silence ComedyBloomington, IN4406583Sun 1:45 pm, Urban StagesAwkward Silence Comedy Bloomington, IN
Cast: Anthony Smith, Ben Gagnon, Chelsea Sherman, Harlan Kelly, Jessye Mueller, Layne Dixon, Ted Ofner Get ready for 20 minutes of whimsical, character based, free-form improv! Awkward Silence Comedy is a close knit ensemble of seven who come together to weave a tapestry of eclectic characters and relationship based scenes. Each performance is an explosive romp through the collective consciousness o... |
| Sun 2:15 pm |
This Is Pathetic Boston4414473Sun 2:15 pm, Urban StagesThis Is Pathetic Boston
Cast: Sean Van Deuren, Noel Carey, Quinn Marcus, Jeff Mitchell, Mike Fink Pathetics flaunt an Absurdist's wit, bulldoze with a lover's passion, and soar on the clever shoulders of clever giants. This is Pathetic has been around for 25 years. |
| Sun 2:45 pm |
Improv With AttitudeAmherst, MA442193Sun 2:45 pm, Urban StagesImprov With Attitude Amherst, MA
Cast: Seth Hapenny, Tony Czajkowski, Madeleine Maggio, Erin Wholley, Liam McGurk, Kieran Fitzgerald, Conor Garrison, Tim Sacks, Brendan Ryan, Ryan Harrington Improv With Attitude is UMass Amherst's very own and only long-form improv troupe. Improv With Attitude dives right into a scene, and nothing is safe from them. From topics such as business-men dragons, too elevator etiquette, Improv With Attitude performance is generally described as "controlled in... |
| Sun 3:15 pm |
Crowd ControlWaltham, MA4075083Sun 3:15 pm, Urban StagesCrowd Control Waltham, MA
Cast: David Dawson, Paul Gale, Ethan Mermelstein, Herbie Rosen, Emma Avruch, Lili Gecker, Lizzy Lane, Carlos Perez, Sadrach Pierre A group of students from Brandeis University, Crowd Control is too young to be completely disenchanted with this artform. Get 'cited, and bring two friends! |
| Sun 3:45 pm |
Lolopolis Comedy GroupBlacksburg, VA4431813Sun 3:45 pm, Urban StagesLolopolis Comedy Group Blacksburg, VA
Cast: Alex Beard, Andrew Sisson, Jason Tolbert, Wilson Murphy, Alexis Baker, Katie Mann, Matt Schott Lolopolis Comedy Group is Virginia Tech's FIRST EVER long form Improv group. Formed in 2010 Lolopolis can be seen spinning Harolds once a month at the School of Performing Arts and Cinemas' "Theatre 101" in Blacksburg Virginia and at the local "Attitudes Bar." Where Virginia Tech is known for its fo... |
| Sun 4:15 pm |
Lil' DumplingsColumbus, Ohio444713Sun 4:15 pm, Urban StagesLil' Dumplings Columbus, Ohio
Cast: Kevin Bauer, Brittany Belland, Ben Hollinger, Aaron Nemo, Jessica Scherer, Nate Varrone, Emily Yedica The Lil' Dumplings are part of 8th Floor Improv, a long-form group from The Ohio State University. They perform regularly on Ohio State's Campus and throughout Columbus, Ohio. |
| Sun 4:45 pm |
Manthorne and the BaronBoston5193933Sun 4:45 pm, Urban StagesManthorne and the Baron Boston
Cast: Alex LeBaron, Brendan Mulhern Jack "The Man" Manthorne is a wild card. In all his time as a detective for the Boston Police Department, he has never had a partner. Never wanted one; never needed one. But Manthorne's temper and hair trigger has left more property damaged than recovered and left more bodies than files in closed ca... |
| Sun 5:15 pm |
Just MoxieWashington, DC5422913Sun 5:15 pm, Urban StagesJust Moxie Washington, DC
Cast: Amanda Barber, Derek Chan, Mike Coe, Maggie Dempsey, Laura Frese, John Robitaille, John Windmueller Perhaps once in a lifetime, a moment like this will come along. Pulse elevated, pupils dilated, nostrils flared; you had better hang on for one trippy ride. The adrenaline will pump through your veins like battery acid, and you'll have to fight your beastial instincts to resist the pheremones that a... |
| Sun 5:45 pm |
Rookie CardPhiladelphia, PA514923Sun 5:45 pm, Urban StagesRookie Card Philadelphia, PA
Cast: Jake Alvarez, Darryl Charles, Marc Reber, Sue Taney, Tom Whitaker Described by the City Paper as “absurdly juvenile meets dark and tragic,” Rookie Card's reputation as Philadelphia's wildest and most unconventional improv comedy act has been earned in over 50 fast-paced and subversive shows over their two year history. In addition they have performed in severa... |
| Sun 6:15 pm |
Beauty Love TruthNew York5444623Sun 6:15 pm, Urban StagesBeauty Love Truth New York
Cast: Kevin Cragg, Alan Fessenden, Brian Fountain, Terry Jinn, Shannon Manning, Kevin Mullaney, Louie Pearlman, Mary Regan, Marian Rosin, Alexis Saarela, Tatum Greenblatt Amazing musician Tatum Greenblatt performs songs to inspire improvised scenes celebrating and deconstructing themes that give meaning to life: Beauty! Love! Truth! Hosted and directed by Shannon Manning with Kevin Cragg, Alan Fessenden, Megan Gray, Terry Jinn, Shannon Manning, Kevin Mullaney, Louie ... |
| Sun 6:45 pm |
SafaviWashington, DC5105453Sun 6:45 pm, Urban StagesSafavi Washington, DC
Cast: Alex Remington, Curtis Raye, Joe Donnelly, Lane McFadden, Kevin Gauthier, Mike Colucciello, Matt Winterhalter, Chris Ulrich The name Safavi comes from the Safavid Dynasty of Iran. The players in Safavi come from the DC Metro area. Coincidence?
Their Harolds are inventive and risky, yet blissfully navigable.
And it just so happens that they're all gentlemen, both biologically and in demeanor. |
| Sun 7:15 pm |
Chet WatkinsNew York City2691233Sun 7:15 pm, Urban StagesChet Watkins New York City
Cast: Chris Camp, Laura Grey, Kelly Kreye, Christian Paluck, Lizzie Redner, Jana Schmieding Chet Watkins is one of the Magnet Theater's house improv teams. Put together by the acclaimed director Armando Diaz, these six New York City performers place a high value on character commitment and exploration of the absurd.
As the anchor of the Magnet's Friday night line up, Chet Watkins perfor... |
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