http://www.improtheatre.com The Best Place for Improv Classes in LA Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:16:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.improtheatre.com/first-photo/ http://www.improtheatre.com/title-for-photos-ii/ "An outstanding cast that clearly understands the form they are spoofing and have the vocal power to sustain it.” — LA Weekly http://www.improtheatre.com/sondheim-unscripted/ “ImproTheatre’s gift lies in far more than improv’s expected one-liners and zingers–rather, their gift is the more subtle and complex art of storytelling…Austen would be pleased, indeed.” – Laist.com http://www.improtheatre.com/jane-austen-unscripted/ Reviewed by Lindsay William-Ross Arts & Events LAist.com It’s classic romantic comedy formula–Boy Meets Girl, Boy Falls for Girl, Boy Loses Girl, Boy Gets Girl–but it has its roots in the venerable tradition of BritLit icon Jane Austen, whose mere six novels continue to capture the modern imagination. But imagine coming up with ... http://www.improtheatre.com/review-jane-austen-unscripted/ “The talents of their entourage with quick wit and improv skills that have to be seen to be believed.” – NoHo L.A. – http://www.improtheatre.com/sidebar-quote-press/ “Substitute an ensemble well-versed in improvisational wickedness, add dramaturgical history and unforeseeable audience suggestions, and the result couldn’t be more hilarious" – Backstage West – http://www.improtheatre.com/sidebar-quote-about/ "The wit and energy are amazing." – L.A. Weekly – http://www.improtheatre.com/sidebar-quote-shows/ "Impro Theatre might be the most positive theater learning experience in Los Angeles." – Student – http://www.improtheatre.com/sidebar-quote-classes/ When asked at age five what he wanted to do when he grew up, Jack Jernigan said he wanted to be a dancer on the Carol Burnett Show. He wanted to dance, act with fun people and be on television. All of that came true, just not all at the ... http://www.improtheatre.com/instructor-jack-jernigan/ Jennifer got her start with Ventura Area Theatresports in 1999, and has been improvising with IT for the last five years. With an initial background of traditional shortform, she has also been working and performing steadily with IT’s “Unscripted Plays & Films” – studying numerous genres and styles. Jennifer ... http://www.improtheatre.com/instructor-jennifer-elkins-riege/ Currently Brian is the director of classical studies for Impro Theatre’s “Unscripted Rep." Originally from San Francisco, Brian co-founded “Bay Area Theatresports” and was founder and artistic director of the award-winning “Pulp Playhouse." He performed the improvised show "Lifegame," off-Broadway and hosted the TV version for TNN. In Las Vegas, ... http://www.improtheatre.com/instructor-brian-lohmann-associate-artistic-director/ Dan is Co-founder of the critically acclaimed Impro Theatre as well as a co-founder of four other American Theatresports companies including Bay Area Theatresports. He performed in the Improbable Theatre’s production of “Lifegame” Off-Broadway and in the TNN television series of the same name. He co-created the NBC/PAX television improv ... http://www.improtheatre.com/instructor-dan-oconnor-artistic-director/ http://www.improtheatre.com/122/ http://www.improtheatre.com/videos/ Reviewed by Tom Provenzano LA Weekly, 9/6/2007 Since Sondheim is impossibly intricate and long — long-form improvisation almost always falls flat — the ImproTheatre folk set themselves an exceedingly difficult task attempting to create a new, Sondheim-style musical every show — one in which they very nearly succeed on opening night. This ... http://www.improtheatre.com/sondheim1/ Jane Austen UnScripted An Improvised Play in the Style of Jane Austen photo by Jim Sabo Passionate, willful women flirt and verbally joust with handsome, brooding young noblemen. Hearts are broken, secrets are revealed and true love wins out in the end. Or does it? The essence of Austen’s brilliant and ... http://www.improtheatre.com/twilight-zone-unscripted-saturdays-at-8pm/ Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available here or by calling (323)401-6162. For more information or directions visit the [theatre info->../theatre-info] section. For tickets to Jane Austen Unscripted visit Plays411 ShowDateDayTimeCostLocationGet Tickets Unscripted Repertory CompanyMain Company [ Jane Austen -> ] 11/21/08 Fri 8:00pm $20 [ Theatre Asylum -> ../other-venues/] [Contact Theatre Asylum -> ../other-venues/ ] [ Jane Austen -> ] 11/22/08 Sat 8:00pm $20 [ Theatre ... http://www.improtheatre.com/buy-tickets-2/ When: Saturday, January 10, 2009, 8pm, $10 What: Join us for an evening of improvised mayhem, all based on audience suggestion. Starring: Jim Babcock, Marianne Bennett, Stephanie Clayton, Jack Jernigan, Jessica Jimenez, Jason Murphy, Gary Rae and Jennifer Riege. Where: At the Impro Theatre Workspace Click below for tickets and show times: http://www.improtheatre.com/improvised-shorts/ ShowDateDayTimeCostLocationGet Tickets Unscripted Repertory CompanyMain Company Warning: Missing argument 7 for impro_show() in /home/improt2/public_html/site_2007/wp-content/plugins/impro-ticket.php on line 20 [ Sondheim Unscripted -> ] 09/06/07 Thu 8:00pm $10 [ Theatre/Theater -> ../other-venues/] [Contact Theatre/Theater -> ../other-venues/ ] Warning: Missing argument 7 for impro_show() in /home/improt2/public_html/site_2007/wp-content/plugins/impro-ticket.php on line 20 [ Sondheim Unscripted -> ] 09/13/07 Thu 8:00pm $10 [ Theatre/Theater -> ../other-venues/] [Contact Theatre/Theater -> ../other-venues/ ] Warning: ... http://www.improtheatre.com/september-performances/