MW Improv Mixer on Sunday February 15th 1pm - 3pm

hujhax · Post by **hujhax** » September 28th, 2008, 10:43 pm

Seriously, that last half-hour was some of the most fun improv I've seen in a long while. I had a great time, and hope there are more of these.

Post by **Jon Bolden** » September 29th, 2008, 7:58 am

agreed. I almost think there should be a jam / mixer that is solely based on people getting together into groups like that and rotating five minute slots. It was very lively & spontaneous.

smerlin · Post by **smerlin** » September 29th, 2008, 8:50 am

Thanks to everybody who came out to the Mixer. It really exceeded my expectations. I had a great time and got to see some great improv.

Now to tabulating....

Frank · Post by **Frank** » September 29th, 2008, 12:18 pm

Jon Bolden

agreed. I almost think there should be a jam / mixer that is solely based on people getting together into groups like that and rotating five minute slots. It was very lively & spontaneous.

The Playground Theater (improv co-op) in Chicago does something like this. You show up, pay $5, and they assign you randomly to a team and a coach. You warm up and then do a show together.

It was nice to meet/see everyone. Thanks, Shana and SVT!

Edison · Post by **Edison** » September 30th, 2008, 10:04 am

The Playground Theater in Chicago has been the home of Open Court for over 4 years now. It's produced by house team International Stinger, who has successfully brought Open Court to other festivals, most recently the 2008 Toronto festival.

It's essentially as Frank described, with 2 or 3 instant teams being created by lot draw, and assigned a guest coach. The shows are always fun, high energy, and there are random prize give-aways at the end. It has become a watershed for new and experienced players who want to get some stage time on a Chicago Thursday night.

Come by and join us if you find yourself in the windy city anytime soon.

-Edison Girard
International Stinger

smerlin · Post by **smerlin** » February 5th, 2009, 4:32 pm

NEW MIXER SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15th 1pm - 3pm

at the Salvage Vanguard Theater

This time will be new and improved:

New forms where you can more accurately state your preferences
Shorter warmups and more time for scenework
A whole bunch of new students are in the fold

Come check it out. Totally free. All levels of experience welcome. Meet people. Make some improv.

hujhax · Post by **hujhax** » February 5th, 2009, 5:50 pm

w00t!

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Matt · Post by **Matt** » February 5th, 2009, 6:34 pm

Flying Theatre Machine is at that time also

Lindsey · Post by **Lindsey** » February 8th, 2009, 3:00 pm

How was this? Wanted to come, but got my schedule screwed up. Hope it was fun.

Lindsey · Post by **Lindsey** » February 8th, 2009, 3:05 pm

Here's craziness: what say we do another real soon? I know I and the Flying Theatre people would be interested.

smerlin · Post by **smerlin** » February 8th, 2009, 3:54 pm

smerlin wrote:NEW MIXER SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15th 1pm - 3pm

This is still in the future! Yay!

Lindsey · Post by **Lindsey** » February 8th, 2009, 4:20 pm

dude, no more for me.

sara farr · Post by **sara farr** » February 8th, 2009, 9:57 pm

I like this improv mixer idea. I'd like to come play. I wish this thread had the correct dates in the title. I I I I I I I. Okay, its not all about me, but there IS an I in IMPROV.

shando · Post by **shando** » February 9th, 2009, 12:12 pm

Looks like someone fixed it.

Also, even if you're not looking form a brand new ensemble to do stuff with, Gnap! is going to be doing a number of new runs and late night lab shows. Coming out to the mixer would be a good way for us to get to know you, especially if you've never taken any of Shana's classes but you're interested in performing even every once and a while at SVT.

smerlin · Post by **smerlin** » February 14th, 2009, 10:29 am

Bump. This is tomorrow. Come on down and see what happens....