IMPROV YOUR LIFE

STEELE / QUINN  are back at The PIT with some bad ass lady two-prov for one warm summer night only. Tonight at 7pm!

And with those crazy besties, OJ (In a Sippy Cup)

STEELE / QUINN is Lorie Steele & Elisabeth Quinn
OJ (In a Sippy Cup) is Julia Morales & Oscar Montoya

The time has come!  The Nathan + Joe Show Presents: is tonight at 7pm!

The Nathan + Joe Show Presents: is a series of intricate and complicated improvisations with Nathan Phillips, Joe Schiappa and certain invited improvisationalists. Every show features a different never before seen structure invented to challenge the performers and the audience. The fact that Nathan + Joe are so f-cking awesome guarantees this is a must-see event.

Saved by the Bell: The Lost Episodes hits The PIT tonight at 9:30pm!

In 2013, at Malibu Sands Beach Club, a time capsule was found that contained thousands of VHS tapes marked with “Saved by the Bell: The Lost Episodes.”

As an homage, an all-star cast of improvisers will resurrect these lost episodes right before your very eyes, complete with full costumes, ’90s music, and a whole bunch of time outs!

Going back in time with some of your most (and least) favorite characters in the Saved by the Bell universe never felt so good!

Produced by Gary DeNoia (Family Haircut, Herschel)

Congratulations are in order for longtime PITizen James Rich and Maura Ruth! They tied the knot at the end of their double-header improv show in the PIT Underground over the weekend.

PITizen Nick Markovich served as officiant.

Congrats you two!

Photo credit: Natasha Singh

Bonesaw McGee stopped into The PIT office today for some downtime before Triple Threat: Wrestling-Inspired Improv tonight at 11pm.

FEATURED DROP IN! Julia Morales’ LUNCH LADIES. Sundays, 12pm-3pm (ongoing)

Calling all funny ladies! Yes! Ladies only! Ladies are invited weekly to explore exercises that will encourage them to make strong, bold moves, be active supporters in scenes under all circumstances, create unforgettable relationships, and help build confidence in their scene work. Female improvisers from all skill levels are invited to join in this lady-friendly class. Start your week off with an amazing improv workout. This class will be better than a day with the girls…WAIT! It is a day with the girls!

JULIA MORALES (www.callmejules.com) is a an actor from Houston, Texas. She studied Theatre Arts at the University of Houston and graduated from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in 2004. In 2008, she received the NBC Diversity Scholarship to study at the Peoples Improv Theatre (PIT). In addition to the PIT, she has studied at Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), The Magnet Theater, and Massive Creativity. Julia has performed in short form and long form improv teams including, Northcoast, Nobody’s Token, Red Tie Mafia, OJ in a Sippy Cup, and several others. She is currently on two PIT house teams, Someday The Cake and Punchbowl (musical improv team). She has also performed in all-ladies teams such as Lucy, Massive Ladies, Deep Fried, Spano’s Breakdown, and Mrs Jones.  In 2011, she won the PIT All-Star Award. Julia is also the founder/director of the 10,000 Hours program (www.improv10000hrs.com), which has inspired countless students to work diligently on their craft. She also writes and performs sketch comedy with her indie team, Loose Diamonds. She is also an actor with the Story Pirates, which encourages children of all ages to be creative and write stories. Julia can be seen on episodes of her own YouTube talk show called, “Blackorican Rant” coming in February 2013.

Never stop improvising! George Wendt, most famous for playing Norm on “Cheers,” sat in with The Faculty last night. Here he is joining Old School Second City-improv cronies, Ali Farahnakian and Mark Beltzman.

Photo taken by David Chase Kimball-Stanley!

Wake Up, People: Warren Gets Real tonight at 9:30pm!

Improv Comedy. Comedy. Comedy of Errors. Error 404 Page Not Found. Found Magazine. Magazines. Gun Magazines. Gun Control. Obamacare THINK ABOUT IT FOR A SECOND, SHEEPLE. Improv Comedy. Long Form Improv. Del Close. Close Encounters. Aliens. Illegal Aliens. Immigration Reform IT’S RIGHT IN FRONT OF OUR EYES, FOLKS! Improv Comedy. Jokes. Funny. Ha Ha. Laughing all the way to the bank. The banks. Ben Bernanke. Financial Collapse. WAKE UP, PEOPLE!If you want THE TRUTH, then we’ve got a show for you. A show that THEY don’t want you to SEE!

Featuring Coaster and Pompadour

NEW CLASS: Puppetry for Improvisers w/ David Fino

Students will learn the basic fundamentals of “Mouth and Rod” style puppetry. Core concepts covered will include eye focus, mouth synchronization, character development, rod manipulation, vocal characterization, and overall puppet movement technique. Students will incorporate these with the basic long-form improvisation skills they have previously learned.

Everyone who signs up will be provided with “practice eyes” and a hand made, professional-style practice puppet that are theirs to keep!

DAVID FINO has been involved with puppetry since 1993 when he trained with master puppeteer Paul Vincent Davis of the Puppet Showplace Theatre in MA. David has been through numerous training workshops with The Jim Henson Company and Sesame Workshop. He has performed on Comedy Central, MTV, CBS and Atom.com. On stage, David played the title character in “Bear in the Big Blue House, Live!,” a national tour based on the hit program by Mitchell Kriegman and the Jim Henson Co. Other credits include Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” by Trilobite Pictures, and “Seemore’s Playhouse” by King Features/S4K Entertainment. Most recently he starred with Jon Gabrus and Rachel Bloom in “The Fuzz” – a feature film by Waverly Films/Greencard pictures. His Improv training comes primarily from Bobby Moynihan, Gavin Speiller, Zack Woods and Will Hines of UCB.

The PIT is taking it to the streets with The PIT Tourco!

Check out the show The PIT will be sending out across the USA and the Greater Tri-State Area!  Your next chance is Monday, April 8th at The PIT!

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