Rich Talarico Sketch Prov Workshop -- SOLD OUT!

[Jastroch]

EDIT: Workshop is sold out, but more informaiton on the show is coming tonight or tomorrow!

Ladies and Gents,

ColdTowne Theater is flying in Rich Talarico for a two-day intensive sketchprov workshop, which will culminate in a show early on New Year's Eve opening for the Dave Buckman directed Eye for an iPhone (which Rich will be appearing in).

If you are interested in doing sketch but don't know where to start, this is the place to be. PS I've already snagged one of the spots :>

Sketch-PROV with Rich Talarico

A pottery class was split into two groups. The teacher asked the first group to create as many pots as they could in the time allowed. The teacher asked the second group to create a single perfect pot. In the end, the group that focused on quantity had the best quality pots, while the group who focused on quality were left with an inferior product.

This class is going to do just that. Except instead of pots, students will be writing sketches. And instead of a kiln and a potter’s wheel, students will be using improv as a writer’s tool. And instead of a pottery instructor, you’ll be working with Rich Talarico (Dasariski, Second City, MadTV, SNL). See?

This intensive two day program will culminate in a class performance directed by Rich at the United States Art Authority on New Year’s Eve, opening for the ColdTowne Theater Mainstage Sketch revue (featuring Rich Talarico) Eye for an iPhone. Students will need to be available for writing, rehearsal and performance. Class size is limited to 10 people.

Sketch writer/ performers are encouraged to submit for this class.

When
Wednesday, December 30th, 2-5pm at ColdTowne Theater
Thursday, December 31st, 2-5pm at the USAA
Performance at 7pm at the USAA

Payment/Registration
Registration is limited to 10 students. Cash, check or paypal (paypal@coldtownetheater.com) must be received to register. $50

Rich Talarico is a veteran of Chicago's Second City Theater. He worked for the National Touring Company and also created five original revues for SC's resident companies including "The Psychopath Not Taken" and the 40th anniversary revue: "Second City 4.0."

Rich started his improv training at Improv Olympic with Charna Halpern and Del Close. He began performing and eventually teaching at Improv Olympic in Chicago during the 1990s.

At IO Chicago, Rich was on the house team "Mr. Blonde" and played with the long running "Armando Diaz Show." Rich also co-created the long form shows "Trio" and "Dasariski." Also at Improv Olympic, Rich co-created and starred in several scripted shows including the smash musical "The Roof is On Fiddler" in the summer of 2001.

Rich also lived in Los Angeles where he was a staff writer (and sometimes bit and background player) on FOX's MAD TV for Seasons 7, 8 and 9. While in LA, Rich was involved with Improv Olympic West. He taught and performed regularly there for three years.

Rich has made over a dozen TV commercials and has done various film and TV appearances on shows such as HBO's "The Sketch Pad," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" as well as the feature film "High Fidelity."

Rich recently wrote for Saturday Night Live and currently lives and writes in LA.

[bradisntclever]

I took one of Rich's improv workshops at Out of Bounds this year and really enjoyed it. I know sketchprov is a BIT different, but he's really clever and had a very keen eye above all else. I'm sure this would be money well spent for anyone interested.

[Baldenhofer]

Yes.