Clown Combat for the Improviser Too!
With Judi Lewis-Ockler
Friday, March 29, 2019, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Studios 353
353 W 48th Street, Studio B
New York, NY 10036
"I'm not funny. What I am is brave."- Lucille Ball
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
This workshop is designed to continue exploring stage combat and clown techinques as tools for the clown/improviser who wants a fight performance of the moment, executed with safe, reliable, structured technique the performer can depend on, so as not to maim or die or scare the audience for real! Clown Combat Too! continues basic timing and rhythmic elements inherent to physical comedy and clown using high energy games, improvisation, and simple unarmed stage combat techniques.
Clown is an invaluable art form that gives special credence to live performance, to human nature, to laughter. Clown Combat Too endeavors to bring these ideas to performers in a safe, fun, and respectful environment which, with a little bravery on their part, allows for the performer's clown to come out and play with reckless abandon.
Open to performers with previous basic stage combat/clown/improv training.
Class requirements: comfortable workout clothing/shoes
Max: 16 people
JUDI LEWIS-OCKLER falls down for a living. She works as a stunt performer in NYC (visit judi's imdb page). She is a founding member of Kendall Cornell’s Clowns Ex Machina, and has performed commissioned pieces with them for Cirque du Soliel and La Mama, Etc. She is a resident variety performer in NYC, producing live events and clown spectacle with such clients as Brookfield Place, US Open, South Street Seaport Museum, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Her one woman show, Rock n' Roll Mother Goose! premiered at the New York Clown Festival 2016, directed by Barry Lubin, and continues to tour the US. She teaches clown and stage combat on a regular basis at AMDA, The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, Brooklyn Arts Exchange, and Broadway Teaching Group. www.judilewisockler.com
Reserve your spot by emailing IRTEinfo@gmail.com
Cost:
Early Bird Special: $60 per person until 3/22/2019
After 3/22/2018, $70
(Refund if reservation cancelled 48 hours in advance)
Refund if reservation cancelled 48 hours in advance.
If you purchased through Coursehorse, then our Refund & Cancellation policy applies to your purchase. If you are entitled to a refund, or have any questions, please contact Coursehorse here.
Share The Scene! The Art of Give and Take
with Scotty Watson
Saturday, April 27, 2019 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Theatre Row Studios
411 West 41st Street, Studio 6
New York, NY 10036
2023/2024 Schedule
2023 / 2024 Season
My Thanksgiving Recipe (Chaos is the point)
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
November 10, 11, 17 & 18, 2023
December 1, 2, 8 & 9, 2023
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Tickets $20 Online / $25 Cash Only at the Door
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
vIRTEgo Circus
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
February 16, 17, 23, 2024
February 24 SOLD OUT
March 1, 2, 15 & 16 (SOLD OUT), 2024
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Tickets $20 Online / $25 Cash Only at the Door
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
2022/2023 Schedule
Festivals 2023
Atlanta Fringe Festival
IRTE Presents: Wow Wee! Adventures of a Little Girl Killbot Christmas Special!
THURSDAY, June 8. 2023 @ 9:30pm
SATURDAY, June 10, 2023 @ 5:00pm
SUNDAY, June 11, 2023 @ 2:00pm
1105 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
2022 / 2023 Season
Wow Wee! Adventures of a Little Girl Killbot Christmas Special!
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
November 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19, 2022
December 2 & 3, 2022
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Tickets $20 Online / $25 Cash Only at the Door
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
The Lonely Death of L. Harris
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
Feb 17, 18, 24, 25, 2023
March 3, 4, 10 & 11, 2023
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Tickets $20 Online / $25 Cash Only at the Door
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
COVID POLICY:
Vaccination: We’re committed to providing our audiences with a safe, enjoyable experience. Your health and safety is our top priority; with that in mind, all attendees must present proof of full vaccination to enter. Proof can be via the New York State Excelsior pass, a physical copy of the CDC card, a photo of your CDC card, or other electronic record of vaccination including name and date. In all cases, the name must match that on your photo ID.
Masks: Masks are encouraged. We appreciate your cooperation, and we can’t wait to welcome you back safely!
2021 / 2022 Season
The Marvelous Mrs. McCluskey
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
October 22, 23, 29 & 30, 2021
November 5, 6, 12 & 13, 2021
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Tickets $20 Online / $25 Cash Only at the Door
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Tammy's Bachelorette
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
February 11 & 12, 2022
8:00pm-9:30pm
Tickets $20 Online / $25 Cash Only at the Door
MONDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2022 - SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY SHOW!
Tickets $30 Online / $40 Cash Only at the Door
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
February 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2022
March 4 & 5, 2022
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Tickets $20 Online / $25 Cash Only at the Door
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
COVID POLICY:
Vaccination: We’re committed to providing our audiences with a safe, enjoyable experience. Your health and safety is our top priority; with that in mind, and in compliance with current New York State regulations, all attendees must present proof of full vaccination to enter (2 weeks from final shot). Proof can be via the New York State Excelsior pass, a physical copy of the CDC card, a photo of your CDC card, or other electronic record of vaccination including name and date. In all cases, the name must match that on your photo ID.
Masks: Masks are required to enter the theater. We appreciate your cooperation, and we can’t wait to welcome you back safely!
2020 Schedule
Festivals 2020
Tucson Fringe Festival
IRTE Presents: Tammy's Bachelorette
FRIDAY, January 10, 2020 @ 9:00pm
SATURDAY, January 11, 2020 @ 7:30pm
SUNDAY, January 12, 2020 @ 4:30pm
101 W 6th St., Tucson, Arizona 85701
Tickets $10 + $3 FRINGE BUTTON*
*Every Fringe Festival attendee is required to buy a $3 festival button. This is a one-time fee. This is the only money that goes directly towards the operation and management of the festival.
2020 Season
Due to the City-wide shut down of all entertainment venues to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, all future performances of Diner on the Edge, the Lonely Death of L. Harris and The Marvelous Mrs. McCluskey have been cancelled. If you have already purchased a ticket, we will be reaching out shortly to issue a refund.
Alternatively, we invite you to consider donating your purchase to help support the theater. Any contribution would be greatly appreciated.
If you're able, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our work so that when we re-open our doors to our audiences, we can come back stronger than ever.
Diner on the Edge
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS March 13, 14, 8:00pm
March 20, 21, 27 & 28 CANCELLED
Tickets $18 Online / $20 at the Door
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
The Lonely Death of L. Harris
CANCELLED: FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS April 17, 18, 24 & 25, May 1 & 2, 8:00pm
Tickets $18 Online / $20 at the Door
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
The Marvelous Mrs. McCluskey
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS DATES TBA
Tickets $18 Online / $20 at the Door
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
2019 Schedule
2019 Season
Tammy's Bachelorette
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS March 8, 9, 15 & 16, 8:00pm
Tickets $15 Online / $17 at the Door
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
The Ship Be Sinkin'
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS April 5, 6, 12 & 13, 8:00pm
Tickets $15 Online / $17 at the Door
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Evil Clowns Have Feelings, Too
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS May 3, 4, 10 & 11, 8:00pm
Tickets $15 Online / $17 at the Door
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Go to Sleep, Stupid Kids!
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS May 31, June 1, 7 & 8, 8:00pm
Tickets $15 Online / $17 at the Door
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
2018 Schedule
Festivals 2018
The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
IRTE Presents: The Experiment
THURSDAY, January 25, 2018 @ 7:00pm
SATURDAY, January 27, 2018 @7:00pm
271 Haywood Street
Downtown Asheville, NC 28801
PortFringe Festival
IRTE Presents: Wow Wee! Adventures of a Little Girl Killbot
SATURDAY, June 16, 2018 @ 7:00pm
SUNDAY, June 17, 2018 @ 8:45pm
Portland Stage, Studio Theatre
25A Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04104
IRTE Presents: Wow Wee! Adventures of a Little Girl Killbot
FRIDAY, November 9, 2018 @ 11:00pm
SATURDAY, November 10, 2018 @ 9:00pm
SUNDAY, November 11, 2018 @ 5:00pm
The Allways Lounge and Theatre
2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117
2018 Season
What's New Groovy Gang?!
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS March 23, 24, 30 & 31, 8:00pm, Tickets $15
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
The Diabolical Dr. Fiend
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS April 20, 21, 27 & 28, 8:00pm, Tickets $15
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
IRTE Noir
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS May 18 & 19, June 1 & 2, 8:00pm, Tickets $15
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Wow Wee 2! Adventures of a Little Girl Killbot
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS June 22, 23, 29 & 30, 8:00pm, Tickets $15
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
2017 Schedule
Festivals 2017
The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
IRTE Presents: Happy Birthday, Stupid Kid!
THURSDAY, January 26, 2017 @ 7:00pm
SATURDAY, January 28, 2017 @7:00pm
20 Commerce Street
Asheville, NC 28801
The Providence Fringe Festival
IRTE Presents: Happy Birthday, Stupid Kid!
SATURDAY, July 29, 2017 @ 10:00-11:00pm
WATERFIRE ARTS CENTER
475-495 Valley Street
Providence, RI
Tickets: $10
Midtown International Theatre Festival
IRTE Presents: Happy Birthday, Stupid Kid!
SATURDAY, August 5, 2017 @ 9:30-10:15pm
The Workshop Theater, Jewel Box Theater
312 West 36th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Tickets: $20*
* Use FRIENDSFAMILY discount code for $2.00 off the regular price = $18.00. Code is active for advance sales only until 11:59pm August 4th.
Group rates available for groups of 10 or more. Email Laura Gagnon at fixerprods@gmail.com for details.
2017 Season
The Sense-ations!
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS March 17, 18, 24 & 25, 8:00pm, Tickets $15
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
The Experiment
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS April 21, 22, 28 & 29, 8:00pm, Tickets $15
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Avoidance!
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS May 19, 20, 26 & 27, 8:00pm, Tickets $15
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
BRP II
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS June 16, 17, 23 & 24, 8:00pm, Tickets $15
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
2016 Schedule
Festivals 2016
Midtown International Theatre Festival
IRTE Presents: DIG
SATURDAY, July 30, 9:00-9:45pm
The Workshop Theater, Jewel Box Theater
312 West 36th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Tickets: $20*
* Use FRIENDSFAMILY discount code for $2.00 off the regular price = $18.00. Code is active for advance sales only until 11:59pm July 29.
Group rates available for groups of 10 or more. Email Laura Gagnon at fixerprods@gmail.com for details.
2016 Season
Big, Rich & Powerful
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS March 18, 19, 25 & 26, 8:00pm, Tickets $12
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
DIG
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS April 15, 16, 22& 23, 8:00pm, Tickets $12
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Happy Birthday, Stupid Kid!
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS May 13, 14, 20 & 21, 8:00pm, Tickets $12
The Producers Club
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Last Resort
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS June 10, 11, 17 & 18, 8:00pm, Tickets $12
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
2015 Schedule
Festivals 2015:
17th Anniversary Del Close Marathon
IRTE Presents: THE MAGIC ZOO
June 27, 2015, 12:40am @ Theater for the New City, Joyce and Seward Johnson Theater
155 First Avenue (between 9th and 10th Streets)
New York, NY 10003
Telephone: (212) 254-1109
Tickets: Weekend Wristband $35
Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival 2015
IRTE Presents: THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY BLONDES
September 16, 9pm
September 17, 6:30pm
September 18, 6:30pm
September 19, 5pm
September 20, 8pm
Theater for the New City, Cabaret Theater
155 First Avenue (between 9th and 10th Streets)
New York, NY 10003
2015 Season
Wow Wee!
Adventures of a Little Girl Robot
SATURDAYS March 7, 14 & 21, 8:00pm, Tickets $12
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Adrift
SATURDAYS April 4, 11 & 18, 8:00pm, Tickets $12
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Late Night News
SATURDAYS May 2, 9 & 16, 8:00pm, Tickets $12
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Camp Fitness
SATURDAYS June 6, 13 & 20, 8:00pm, Tickets $12
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Calamity!
SATURDAYS July 11, 18 & 25, 8:00pm, Tickets $12
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
2014 Schedule
Festivals 2014:
NYC Improv Festival
IRTE Presents: SPACE PROBE
Sunday, March 23, 4:30pm @ The PIT Underground
123 East 24th Street, between Park and Lexington
New York, NY 10010
(212) 563-7488
Tickets: TBA
16th Anniversary Del Close Marathon
IRTE Presents: THE SCARY
June 28, 2013, 10:45 pm @ New York Theatre Workshop
79 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
Tickets: Weekend Wristband $30
Boston Comedy Arts Festival
IRTE Presents: THE SCARY
Thursday, September 11, 2014, 7:00 pm @ ImprovBoston Mainstage Theatre
40 Prospect Street (Central Square), Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 576-1253
Tickets: $18
Unscripted New York Improvised Theatre and Film Festival
IRTE Presents: THE SCARY
October 2, 2014, 8:00pm @ Theatre 54, Shetler Studios (12th Floor)
244 W. 54th St., NYC
unscriptedfest@gmail.com
Philadelphia Improv Festival
IRTE Presents: The Magic Zoo
November 5, 2014, 8:30pm @ Figment Theatre
Asian Arts Initiative Building
1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA
info@phif.org
Tickets: Individual Block $10; Wednesday Night Pass $10; Full PHIF Pass $75
2014 Season
THE SCARY
Improvised Stephen King
SATURDAYS April 12, 19 & 26, 8:00pm, Tickets $10
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Small Claims
SATURDAYS May 17, 24 & 31, 8:00pm, Tickets $10
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
vIRTE Go-Go!
SATURDAYS June 14, 21 & 28, 8:00pm, Tickets $10
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
The Magic Zoo
SUNDAYS July 13, 20 & 27, 8:00pm, Tickets $10
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY BLONDES!
SUNDAYS August 10, 17 & 24, 8:00pm, Tickets $10
358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
2013 Schedule
Festivals 2013:
The New Orleans Comedy Arts Festival
IRTE Presents: That Kick Ass Time Jump Show... Please Don't Sue Us, Scott Bakula
January 16 & 18, 2013, 8:00pm @ La Nuit Comedy Theater
5039 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 231-7011
Jan 16: Tickets: $10 pre-sale, $12 at the door.
Jan 18: $16 pre-sale, $18 at the door
All tickets include 1 free pint of beer from NOLA Brewing
Unscripted New York Improvised Theatre and Film Festival
IRTE Presents: The Groovy Gang Adventures
June 2, 2013, 5:00pm @ Theatre 54, Shetler Studios (12th Floor)
244 W. 54th St., NYC
unscriptedfest@gmail.com
15th Anniversary Del Close Marathon
IRTE Presents: The Groovy Gang Adventures
June 30, 2013, 12:45am @ the Hudson Guild Theatre
441 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001
Tickets: Weekend Wristband $30
Tampa Improv Festival
IRTE Presents: vIRTEgo Circus
Halloween, October 31, 2013, 9:00pm @ the Silver Meteor Gallery
2213 E 6th Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
2013 Season
Dates:
The Groovy Gang Adventures
April 6 & 20, 8:00pm, Tickets $6
Gotham City Improv
48 West 21st, 8th Floor - Buzzer #801
New York, NY 10010
212-367-8222
April 10, 8:00pm, Tickets $5
The PIT Underground
123 East 24th Street
New York, NY 10010
(800) 838-3006 for tickets
INTERLUDES 2063
May 4 & 18, 8:00pm, Tickets $6
Gotham City Improv
48 West 21st, 8th Floor - Buzzer #801
New York, NY 10010
212-367-8222
May 8, 8:00pm, Tickets $5
The PIT Underground
The Peoples Improv Theater
123 East 24th Street
New York, NY 10010
(800) 838-3006 for tickets
vIRTEgo Circus
June 1, 15 & 29, 8:00pm, Tickets $6
Gotham City Improv
48 West 21st, 8th Floor - Buzzer #801
New York, NY 10010
212-367-8222
SPACE PROBE
July 6, 13 & 20, 8:00pm, Tickets $6
Gotham City Improv
48 West 21st, 8th Floor - Buzzer #801
212-367-8222
The Clique
August 3, 10 & 17, 8:00pm, Tickets $6
48 West 21st, 8th Floor - Buzzer #801
New York, NY 10010
212-367-8222
2012 Season
Dates:
Hint!
March 19, 8:30pm @ Luca Lounge, FREE With Special Musical Guest Jessica Delfino!
March 26, 8:30pm @ Luca Lounge, FREE With Special Musical Guest Alexis Thomason!
April 2, 7pm @ Parkside Lounge, FREE* With Special Musical Guest Jason Soffer!
vIRTEgo
April 16, 8:30pm @ Luca Lounge, FREE With Special Musical Guest Mindy Raf!
May 6, 6:00pm @ The Creek and the Cave, FREE With Special Musical Guest Jessica Delfino!
Mrs. Carrol's 3rd Grade Houghton Mifflin Spelling Class
May 21, 7:30pm @ Parkside Lounge, FREE* With Special Musical Guest Ben Lerman!
June 3, 6:00pm @ The Creek and the Cave, FREE With Special Musical Guest Amy Albert!
June 28, 11:00pm @ The PIT, $5 with Special Musical Guest Taylor Ferrera
vIRTEgo
June 18, 730pm @ Parkside Lounge, FREE* With Special Musical Guest The Vigilante!
July 1, 6:00pm @ The Creek and the Cave, FREE With Special Musical Guest Caroline Eckman!
That Kick Ass Time Jump Show*
*Please don't sue us, Scott Bakula
July 22, 9:30pm @ Parkside Lounge, FREE* With Special Musical Guest Jason Soffer!
July 31, 10:00pm @ The PIT, $8 With Special Musical Guest Mindy Raf!
August 5, 6:00 @ The Creek and the Cave, FREE With Special Musical Guest Summer and Eve!
*2 Drink Min at Parkside Lounge
Festivals 2012:
The Portland Improv Festival
IRTE Presents: Hint!
September 9, 2012, 8:00pm @ The Lucid Stage,
$12 in advance $15 night of and four day passes are available
Lucid Stage
29 Baxter Boulevard
Portland, Maine 04101
(207) 899-3993
Guest Spots:
Rat Dog Radio
March 10, 2012 @ noon
Radio - Artists Exposed with Tym Moss
Saturday, April 14, 2012 @
Noon Gay Music Revolution
4:00pm Talk Radio X
10:00pm Bear Radio
Sunday, April 15, 2012 @
4:00am Talk Radio X
10:00pm Talk Radio X
Monday, April 16, 2012
2:00pm Bear Radio
9:00pm Gay Music Revolution
Also, various times all week on: QCN
Student Driver: Indie Road
April 22, 2012, 7:00pm @ The PIT, $5
The Peoples Improv Theater
The Underground Improv Mixer
May 19, 2012, 5:15pm @ The Triple Crown, FREE with 1 Drink Min
Hosted by the Improvisation News Network
Triple Crown Ale House
Downstairs Theater
330 7th Ave # 4
New York, NY
212-736-1575
Between 28th and 29th Streets