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.
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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 Season
My Thanksgiving Recipe (Chaos is the point)
Conceived by Nannette Deasy
Directed by Robert Baumgardner
Starring: Evie Aronson, Nannette Deasy, Natalie Hunter, Sam Katz, Bridget Knapp and Connie Perry
Featuring live music by John Munnelly
Technical Director: Will Knapp
Join the cast of IRTE as they gather ingredients for the perfect Thanksgiving Dinner. Find out what you are truly grateful for as time races by. In this improvised comedy of family and control, each will discover that chaos is the point.
vIRTEgo Circus
Conceived by Nannette Deasy
Directed by Robert Baumgardner
Developed and performed by: Evie Aronson, Nannette Deasy, Sam Katz, and Vikki Martin
With Natalie Hunter (Feb 24-March 16), Annie-Sage Whitehurst (Feb 16, 17 & March 1) and Tony Bozanich (Feb 23)
Featuring live music by John Munnelly
Technical Director: Tania Zhelieznikova
In the back roads of Anywhere, USA, a travelling carnival of lost souls and circus misfits will perform acts of improvisational derring-do based entirely on your wicked suggestions. Just be careful what you wish for. Wishes cost more than you imagine.
Due to the improvisational nature of the shows, there may be adult content. Parental discretion is advised.
2022/2023 Season
Wow Wee! Adventures of a Little Girl Killbot
Christmas Special!
Conceived by Nannette Deasy
Directed by Robert Baumgardner (NYC) and Pat Shay (ATL Fringe)
Starring: Evie Aronson (NYC & ATL Fringe), Robert Baumgardner (ATL Fringe), Tony Bozanich (NYC), Nannette Deasy (NYC & ATL Fringe), Todd Exler (ATL Fringe), Natalie Hunter (NYC & ATL Fringe), Sam Katz (NYC & ATL Fringe), Jamie Maloney, Vikki Martin (ATL Fringe) and Chris O'Neill (NYC)
Featuring live music by John Munnelly (NYC)
Technical Director: Will Knapp (NYC & ATL Fringe)
What's a little girl robot to do now that the singularity has occurred – and just in time for Christmas? Check in with the Trumans, America's favorite TV family and their mechanical moppet, Andie the Android, as they face the End of the World and discover the True Meaning of Christmas. Wow Wee! It's a post-apocalyptic 80s sitcom Christmas Special!
The Lonely Death of L. Harris
Conceived by Nannette Deasy
and Directed by Robert Baumgardner
Starring: Evie Aronson, Nannette Deasy, Natalie Hunter, Sam Katz, and Vikki Martin
Featuring live music by John Munnelly
Technical Director: Will Knapp
L. Harris is dead, alone and unseen in a NYC apartment with no next of kin and no mourners. Join IRTE in their latest serio-comedy as they piece together the clues and secrets of a life unnoticed, improvising a fitting obituary. Are any of us truly knowable? Is identity immutable? Or are we the sum of others’ perceptions?
Due to the improvisational nature of the shows, there may be adult content. Parental discretion is advised.
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
Conceived and Directed by Robert Baumgardner
Starring: Nannette Deasy, Tony Bozanich, Sam Katz, Jamie Maloney,
Vikki Martin, Connie Perry, Marc Adam Smith
With Musical Guests John Munnelly (Oct 22 & 30), Tym Moss (Oct 23 & 29), Craig Greenberg (Nov 5 & 6) and Aaron Mx (Nov 12 & 13)
Technical Director: Tania Zhelieznikova
Her husband’s an ex-con, her kids are stupid, but Ernestine McCluskey wants something more. She gets more than she expects when her clown nemesis becomes her manager and convinces her to try standup comedy! Join the crazy in this improvised comedy between desire, disgrace, and friendship.
Tammy's Bachelorette
Conceived by Nannette Deasy
Directed by Pat Shay
Starring: Evie Aronson, Robert Baumgardner, Nannette Deasy, Todd Exler, Natalie Hunter, Sam Katz, Vikki Martin, Elke Reid, and Jack Spalding.
Featuring live music by John Munnelly
Technical Director: William Knapp
Blonde, beautiful Tammy Tucker is getting married, and you're invited! She’s reunited all her besties, one male stripper and an ex-boyfriend or two to say goodbye to single life in this improvised and interactive Bachelorette Party of the CENTURY!
Due to the improvisational nature of the shows, there may be adult content. Parental discretion is advised.
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!
IRTE's 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 and the Lonely Death of L. Harris 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
Conceived and Directed by Bill Berg
Starring: Robert Baumgardner, Glorianne "Glo" Cody, Nannette Deasy, Curt Dixon, Natalie Hunter, Sam Katz, Esther Lu, Jamie Maloney , Lars Montanaro
Featuring Music Performed by Tym Moss
Technical Director: TBA
You're a weary traveler in need of a cup of coffee, a hot meal, and a friendly smile. This place looks fine and there's nothing else around for miles.
Ask about the blue plate special, but beware: you've stumbled into IRTE's Diner on the Edge!
Join our diner denizens and the unlucky stiffs who serve them as they teeter on the edge of a catastrophe determined by you, the audience, in this improvised story of workaday life and adventures into oblivion.
The Lonely Death of L. Harris
Conceived by Nannette Deasy and Directed by Curt Dixon
Starring: Robert Baumgardner, Nannette Deasy, Bill Berg ,Jamie Maloney
Featuring live music by TBA
Technical Director: TBA
L. Harris is dead, alone and unseen in a NYC apartment with no next of kin and no mourners. Join IRTE as we piece together the clues and secrets of a life unnoticed, improvising a fitting obituary. Are any of us truly knowable? Is identity immutable? Or are we the sum of others’ perceptions?
The Marvelous Mrs. McCluskey
Conceived and Directed by Robert Baumgardner
Starring: Nannette Deasy, Curt Dixon, Bill Berg ,Jamie Maloney
Featuring live music by TBA
Technical Director: TBA
Her husband’s an ex-con, her kids are stupid, but Ernestine McCluskey wants something more. She gets more than she expects when her clown nemesis becomes her manager and convinces her to try standup comedy! Join the crazy in this improvised comedy between desire, disgrace, and friendship.
*Due to the improvisational nature of the shows, there may be adult content. Parental discretion is advised.
IRTE's 2019 Season*
Tammy's Bachelorette
Conceived by Nannette Deasy
Directed by Robert Baumgardner (NYC) and Curt Dixon (Tucson Fringe)
Starring: Evie Aronson (NYC), Robert Baumgardner (Tucson Fringe), Bill Berg (NYC), Tony Bozanich (Tucson Fringe), Izzy Church (NYC & Tucson Fringe), Nannette Deasy (NYC & Tucson Fringe), Natalie Hunter (Tucson Fringe), Sam Katz (NYC & Tucson Fringe), Claire Kraus (NYC),Jamie Maloney (NYC), and Connie Perry (Tucson Fringe)
Featuring live music by David E. Johnston (NYC & Tucson Fringe)
Technical Director: Curt Dixon (NYC) and Will Knapp (Tucson Fringe)
Blonde, beautiful Tammy Tucker is getting married, and you're invited! She’s reunited all her besties, one male stripper and an ex-boyfriend or two to say goodbye to single life in this improvised and interactive Bachelorette Party of the CENTURY!
The Ship Be Sinkin'
Conceived and Directed by Robert Baumgardner
Starring: Izzy Church, Nannette Deasy, Michael Hauschild, Natalie Hunter, Jamie Maloney, and Connie Perry
Featuring live music by Tym Moss
Technical Director: Anne Carlton
The largest cruise ship ever built is going down!!
What did it hit? Who will survive? Why does that singer keep singing?
Find out at the hilarious improvised comedy that will float your boat!
Evil Clowns Have Feelings, Too
Conceived by Izzy Church
Directed by Nannette Deasy
Starring: Robert Baumgardner, Tony Bozanich, Izzy Church, Natalie Hunter, Sam Katz, Claire Kraus, Jamie Maloney, and Ryan Lea
Featuring live music by David E. Johnston (Mr. David Jay)
Technical Director: William Knapp
When their car breaks down in the woods, the Poolander's family vacation comes to a screeching halt, forcing them to seek refuge in an old cabin in the woods until help arrives. Little do they know, that a bunch of evil clowns own the cabin and are having a really, really bad day.
Join the IRTE jesters, fools and jokers in this improvised and totally terrifying family comedy
Go to Sleep, Stupid Kids!
Original Concept by Nannette Deasy
Directed by Robert Baumgardner
Starring: Nannette Deasy, Izzy Church, Natalie Hunter, Sam Katz, Bridget Knapp, Claire Kraus, Connie Perry, and Jamie Maloney
Technical Director: William Knapp
Jamie's been twelve for THREE WHOLE MONTHS and has NEVER had a "big girl" slumber party. That's all going to change in this improvised sequel to IRTE's hit comedy "Happy Birthday, Stupid Kid!" Grab your sleeping bag and your best PJs and hope that Jamie's dysfunctional family doesn't embarrass her in front of the cool kids!
*Due to the improvisational nature of the shows, there may be adult content. Parental discretion is advised.
IRTE's 2018 Season*
The Experiment at the Asheville Fringe Arts Festival,
Conceived and Directed by Bill Berg
With Special Guest Improvisers Sam Katz, and Connie Perry
Time-traveling creatures from inside your mind...
Genetically-modified clones of your worst-nightmare-self…
Hold onto your seats because anything can happen when the twisted minds of IRTE meld with the spur-of-the-moment suggestions of the audience in this improvised B-movie sci-fi thriller that will have you laughing, screaming, and dying for more!
Featuring Musical Guest Mike Andersen and Friends
What's New, Groovy Gang?!
Conceived by Nannette Deasy
Directed by Jeff Moulton
With Special Guest Improvisers Bridget Knapp, Alexandra Palmer and Steve Tardio
Zoinks! The Groovy Gang is BACK! Catch up with your favorite band of teen sleuths and their talking alligator drummer Chompers, as they return to the IRTE stage for more spooky improvised fun!
Come in your pajamas and get a free box of cereal to enjoy with your "Saturday morning cartoon"!
Featuring Musical Guests John Munnelly (March 23 & 24) and ReW STaRR (March 30 & 31)
The Diabolical Dr. Fiend
Original Concept by Curt Dixon
Directed by Nannette Deasy
With Special Guest Improvisers Izzy Church, Heather Johnson, Connie Perry, and Cheryl Pickett
Trapped in a 9-5 job is tough when you’re diabolical. So many evil plans, so litle time... but rent and bills are due, so the destruction of humanity will have to wait... at least until Friday. Join us for a night of diabolically fun improvised theater.
Featuring Musical Guests John Munnelly (April 20, 21 & 28) and Craig Greenberg (April 27)
IRTE Noir
Conceived and Directed by Curt Dixon
With Special Guest Improvisers Izzy Church, Connie Perry, and Sam Katz
IRTE invites you to a night of crime, passion, intrigue, betrayal, drama, deception, more passion, twists, turns, mood lighting, and inner dialogue. Improv never looked so cool.
Featuring Musical Guest Tym Moss
Wow Wee 2! Adventures of a Little Girl Killbot
Original Concept by Nannette Deasy
Directed by Curt Dixon
With Special Guest Improvisers Evie Aronson (NYC and PortFringe), Izzy Church (NYC and PortFringe), Sam Katz (NYC and PortFringe), and Connie Perry (InFringe),
What's a little girl robot to do now that the singularity has occurred? Check in with the Trumans, America's favorite tv family and their mechanical moppet, Andie the Android, as they face the End of the World. Wow Wee! It's a completely improvised post-apocalyptic 80s sitcom!
Featuring Musical Guests Mr. David Jay (NYC and PortFringe) and Craig Greenberg (InFringe).
*Due to the improvisational nature of the shows, there may be adult content. Parental discretion is advised.
IRTE's 2017 Season*
Happy Birthday, Stupid Kid! at the
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival, Providence Fringe Festival & MITF
Original Concept by Nannette Deasy
Directed by Robert Baumgardner
With Special Guest Improvisers Evie Aronson (Asheville Fringe), Michael Hauschild, (Providence Fringe & MITF), Connie Perry (Providence Fringe & MITF), and Sam Katz (Asheville Fringe, Providence Fringe & MITF)
Featuring Musical Guests Jonathan Santos (Asheville Fringe), David Alves (Providence Fringe) and John Munnelly (MITF)
Jamie McCluskey is turning 12! Come join us as we celebrate the BIG DAY! There will be games, goodie bags, a BirthdayCake, and plenty of mayhem. Jamie may be just a "stupid kid," but it's the adults who are out of control in this improvised and interactive Birthday Party.
The Sense-ations!
Conceived by Curt Dixon
Directed by Robert Baumgardner
With Special Guest Improvisers Evie Aronson, Michael Hauschild, Brianna Lee and Tara Sargente
They're international pop superstars! They have REAL super powers! Experience the phenomenon that is THE SENSE-ATIONS!**
**Management not responsible for any super villain attacks during the show.
Featuring Musical Guests ReW STaRR (March 17), Craig Greenberg (March 18), Eli Bridges (March 24) and Carla Ulbrich (March 25)
The Experiment
Conceived and Directed by Bill Berg
With Special Guest Improvisers Michael Hauschild, Brianna Lee, and Connie Perry
Time-traveling creatures from inside your mind...
Genetically-modified clones of your worst-nightmare-self…
Hold onto your seats because anything can happen when the twisted minds of IRTE meld with the spur-of-the-moment suggestions of the audience in this improvised B-movie sci-fi thriller that will have you laughing, screaming, and dying for more!
Featuring Musical Guests Elijah Tucker (April 21), Victoria Cave (April 22), Tym Moss (April 28) and Noam Osband (April 29)
Avoidance!
Original Concept by Jamie Maloney
Directed by Marc Adam Smith
With Special Guest Improvisers Michael Hauschild and Gethie Argetsinger
The game show where contestants face the discomforts of everyday life, vying for the grand prize - a year alone, away from the madness of daily life. Will they succeed in avoiding their greatest fears and anxieties?
Featuring live music performed by Tym Moss
BRP II
Original Concept and Directed by Robert Baumgardner
With Special Guest Improvisers Michael Hauschild and Sam Katz
The big get BIGGER, the rich get RICHERER, the powerful get even more POWERFULLERERER! … but who Trumps them all? Witness the private lives of the titans of industry. Who falls from grace? Who marries up? Who moves to Washington? Find out in this improvised comedy based on the IRTE hit "Big, Rich & Powerful"!
With Musical Guests Craig Greenberg (June 16), Tym Moss (June 17), John Munnelly (June 23), and Mr. David Jay (June 24)
*Due to the improvisational nature of the shows, there may be adult content. Parental discretion is advised.
IRTE's 2016 Season*
Big, Rich & Powerful
Conceived and Directed by Robert Baumgardner
With Special Guest Improvisers Evie Aronson, Brianna Lee and Sam Katz
Money doesn't matter.
On top of the ladder.
What's your biggest problem?
Your wife's spending too much time with the tennis pro.
Improvised theatre about a filthy rich family, their loves, their ambitions, and toast points.
Featuring Musical Guests Mr. David Jay (March 18), Tym Moss (March 19), Craig Greenberg (March 25), and Carla Ulbrich (March 26)
DIG
Conceived and Directed by Curt Dixon
With Special Guest Improvisers Brianna Lee (March shows), Cedric Lilly, (March shows and MITF) Marcia Sofley (March shows), Alena Acker (MITF), Nicole Beninato (MITF) and Jeff O'Leary (MITF)
A major archaeological discovery is about to be unearthed. Will it be something amazing or something that should have remained hidden forever? Join us at the dig site to find out in this improvised adventure as we discover what lies buried below.
Just remember to be careful what you dig for.
Featuring Musical Guests Elijah Tucker (April 15), Mr. David Jay (April 16), Leslie Kernochan (April 22) and Tym Moss (April 23 & MITF)
Happy Birthday, Stupid Kid!
Original Concept by Nannette Deasy
Directed by Robert Baumgardner
With Special Guest Improvisers Evie Aronson (NYC & Asheville Fringe), Melissa Cole, Brianna Lee, Sam Katz (NYC & Asheville Fringe)
Jamie McCluskey is turning 12! Come join us as we celebrate the BIG DAY! There will be games, goodie bags, a BirthdayCake, and plenty of mayhem. Jamie may be just a "stupid kid," but it's the adults who are out of control in this improvised and interactive Birthday Party.
Featuring Musical Guests ReW STaRR (May 13), Craig Greenberg (May 14), Small Batch Mafia (May 20) and Julian Lee (May 21)
Last Resort
Original Concept by Curt Dixon
Directed by Marc Adam Smith
With Special Guest Improvisers Nicole Beninato and Cedric Lilly
When you're old and you know your time is short what do you do? Go on a kick-ass vacation! Thrill seeking seniors spare no expense at going out with a bang at this resort. To hell with laws and rules when you know you'll die soon anyway. Better not get in the way of these "oldies" or you might just check out before they do!
With Musical Guest Mr. David Jay
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*Due to the improvisational nature of the shows, there may be adult content. Parental discretion is advised.
IRTE's 2015 Season
Wow Wee!
Adventures of a Little Girl Robot
Original Concept by Nannette Deasy
Directed by Robert Baumgardner
With Special Guest Improvisers Evie Aronson, Sam Katz, and
"Wow wee! That little girl's a... ROBOT!!!"
Can an adorable mechanical moppet fit in with the Trumans, a normal, wholesome, suburban family? Or will she be dismantled in a lab? You decide! Follow the HILARIOUS adventures of Andie the Android in this classic (and completely improvised) 80s sitcom!
With Musical Guests David Jay (March 7), Craig Greenberg (March 14), and Food Will Win the War (March 21)
Adrift
Original Concept by Jamie Maloney
Directed by Marc Adam Smith
With Special Guest Improvisers Evie Aronson and Jeffrey O'Leary
One month ago the Cruise liner Ted Mcginley lost power. No one has come to its rescue. Join the passengers, crew and entertainment staff as they improvise their new life "Adrift"
With Musical Guests Mary Knapp (April 4), ReW STaRR (April 11), and David Jay (April 18)
Late Night News
Original Concept and Directed by Curt Dixon
With Special Guest Improvisers Evie Aronson and Melissa Cole
The IRTE News Team is here to keep you informed of all of the late night happenings. Because the city never sleeps and neither does this improvised news show. You suggest it, we'll report it!
Late Night News: Wake Up And Smell The Headlines
With Musical Guests Leslie Kernochan (May 2), Craig Greenberg (May 9), and Tym Moss (May 16)
Camp Fitness
Original Concept by Jamie Maloney
Directed by Marc Adam Smith
With Special Guest Improvisers Evie Aronson and Graceann Dorse
Come to The Pocono Valley Image Enhancement Resort where our highly trained staff of improvisational image professionals will work very, very hard to make you live up to your ultimate potential as a perfect human being in mind, body and soul.
With Musical Guests Mr.David Jay (June 6), and Tom Cryan (June 13) and Summer and Eve (June 20)
Calamity!
Original Concept and Directed by Bill Berg
With Special Guest Improvisers Evie Aronson, Nate Betancourt, Melissa Cole, and Sam Katz
Every year cities and towns all over the world are flooded with epic tales of a global threat. This summer be a part of the action as IRTE presents Calamity! - a fully improvised “choose your own” disaster movie. You choose the disaster. We save the world!
This summer...where will you be when Calamity! hits?
With Musical Guests Carla Ulbrich (July 11), Tym Moss (July 18) and Mr.David Jay (July 25)
THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY BLONDES!
at Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival
Original Concept and Directed by Robert Baumgardner
Starring: Nannette Deasy, Bill Berg, Melissa Cole, Curt Dixon, Brianna Lee, Jamie Maloney, Brian Michael and David E. Johnston
The year is 2014. The world is in disarray: global warming; political unrest; economic collapse; bicycles on sidewalks. Who is behind this evil? Some brunette. Who can save us?
!!!!!THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY BLONDES!!!!
An improvised action packed adventure based on audience suggestions and the brave teamwork of the most famous blondes in the world!
Original Music by Mr. David Jay
IRTE's 2014 Season
THE SCARY
Improvised Stephen King
Original Concept by Nannette Deasy
Directed by Pat Shay
With Special Guest Improvisers Evie Aronson (NYC, BCAF, Unscripted NY), Irene Carroll (Unscripted NY), and Brian Michael (Unscripted NY)
Your dead pet stands by a shining dark tower in Maine...
Watch in terror as the twisted members of IRTE craft your suggestions into a story worthy of the KING of Horror, himself! Dare you face... THE SCARY?!!
With Musical Guests Craig Greenberg (April 12), Pablo (Bluesboy) (April 19) and Gift of Tongues (April 26)
Small Claims
Original Concept and Directed by Curt Dixon
With Special Guest Improvisers Sam Katz and Brian Michael
In this courtroom, size matters!
Your neighbor ran over your mailbox, your friend won't pay for that concert ticket and your ex left and took your dog. Don't get mad. Take 'em to court IRTE style!
With Musical Guests Pablo (Bluesboy) (May 17), Craig Greenberg (May 24), and Elijah Tucker (May 31)
vIRTE Go-Go!
Original Concept and Directed by Curt Dixon
With Special Guest Improvisers Evie Aronson, Bill Berg, Sam Katz and Mike Sause
The grooviest booty shaking short form show ever!
Come join IRTE as we shake, rattle and roll our way through your suggestions in this short form improv party!
With Musical Guests Ben Lerman (June 14), Positive Feedback (June 21), and Gift of Tongues (June 28)
The Magic Zoo
Original Concept by Jamie Maloney
Directed by Marc Adam Smith
With Special Guest Improvisers Alena Acker, Evie Aronson and Jeffrey O'Leary
You WILL learn!
Hey kids! It's Sunday morning and the Magic Zoo is open for FUN! Tune in for all the improvised merriment as we learn about good citizenship, fitting in and the way life is supposed to be from Game Warden Bob and his Zoo Pals!
Open up the cages
Animals wait for you!
Children of all ages
Love the Magic Zoo!
We'll sing a song
of gettin' along
Learn a thing or two
Every single Sunday
at our Magic Zoo!
With Musical Guests The Dreamstalks (July 13), Summer and Eve (July 20), and Gift of Tongues (July 27)
THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY BLONDES!
Original Concept and Directed by Robert Baumgardner
With Special Guest Improviser Bill Berg
The year is 2014. The world is in disarray: global warming; political unrest; economic collapse; bicycles on sidewalks. Who is behind this evil? Some brunette. Who can save us?
!!!!!THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY BLONDES!!!!
An improvised action packed adventure based on audience suggestions and the brave teamwork of the most famous blondes in the world!
With Musical Guests Craig Greenberg (August 10), Carla Ulbrich (August 17), and Lesley Kernochan (August 24)
IRTE's 2013 Season
The Groovy Gang Adventures
Original Concept by Nannette Deasy
Directed by Pat Shay
Jinkies! The Groovy Gang is up to their old tricks in IRTE's latest long-form improvisational comedy. Join your favorite band of teen sleuths and their talking alligator drummer Chompers, as they solve yet another spooky mystery.
With Musical Guests Jessica Delfino (April 6), Summer & Eve (April 10), and Mr. Big Head (April 20)
INTERLUDES 2063
Original Concept and Directed by Alex Decaneas
Produced by Alistair Firebrand
With Special Guest Improvisers Stacy Price and Stephen Thornton
In a world where chaos is king, one traveling theater troupe remains, forever on tour.
Well met, mutants! IRTE improv returns to perform as INTERLUDES. Set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, INTERLUDES is the last regional touring theater company taking bookings. Based on audience suggestions, this menagerie of performers will astonish with comic tales of days past - if they don’t kill each other first!
With Musical Guests EVan Laurence (May 4), Squirm and Germ (May 8), and Gift of Tongues (May 18)
vIRTEgo Circus
Original Concept and Directed by Nannette Deasy (Gotham City Improv, NYC)
Directed by Pat Shay (Tampa Improv Festival, FL)
With Special Guest Improvisers Evie Aronson, Adam Leong and Marcia Sofley
In the back roads of Anywhere, USA, a travelling carnival of lost souls and circus misfits will perform games and scenes based entirely on your wicked suggestions. Just be careful what you wish for.
vIRTEgo Circus! Something funny this way comes!
With Musical Guests Jason Soffer (June 1), Gift of Tongues (June 15) and Positive Feedback (June 29)
SPACE PROBE
Original Concept and Directed by Robert Baumgardner (Gotham City Improv, NYC)
Directed by Pat Shay (NYC Improv Fest 2014)
With Special Guest Improvisers Graceann Dorse, Stephen Thornton, and Evie Aronson (NYCIF 2014)
The crew of the SS Buzz Aldrin flounders in deep space. Their only option...get a tow to the nearest planet from AakAak Towing. One problem, AakAak only takes payment in the local currency of Grudax.
Follow our intrepid crew as they improvise life among the aliens of a planet they know absolutely nothing about. Can they find work as foreigners to pay the towing charges? Is that alien dueling, or proposing marriage? How much can a faster than light propulsion unit cost? Come see the fun of IRTE's next fully improvised comedy, and find out what happens. Will our explorers get off, or will they get...PROBED?
With Musical Guests Charlotte Cornfield (July 6), Gift of Tongues Featuring Matt Dallow on Accordion and Theremin (July 13) and Craig Greenberg (July 20)
The Clique
Original Concept and Directed by Jeff O’Leary
With Special Guest Improviser Graceann Dorse
You got what it takes to hang with the cool kids? What are you: a burn-out, band geek, goth kid, jock, bookworm, skater, emo kid, cheerleader, stoner dude, preppy wannabe, choir kid, drama nerd? What’s it gonna be? Make up your mind, kid – this school is a warzone and if you don’t find a posse to back you up, you’re gonna get caught in the crossfire.
IRTE presents an evening of long-form improv based on the high school experiences of one of our audience members. And that audience member could be you!
It's time to hang with the cool kids, with the real rulers of this school. It’s time to hang with...THE CLIQUE
With Musical Guests Carla Ulbrich (August 3), The Vigilante (August 10) and Craig Greenberg (August 17)
IRTE's 2012 Season
Hint!
Original Concept and Directed by Curt Dixon
With Special Guest Improvisers Isabelle Owens and Jeff O'Leary
"When is murder funny? Here's a hint: when a group of outlandish characters are involved! Follow the clues as this band of suspects try to uncover the truth about who dunnit and who didn't dunnit. See if you can figure out the who, where and how before the killer strikes again!
Hint! The improvised murder mystery that's so funny you just might laugh yourself to death!"
vIRTEgo
Directed by Nannette Deasy
With Special Guest Improvisers Isabelle Owens and Marc Adam Smith
Do you have virtego - that dizzying sensation of whirling and tilting within otherwise stable surroundings? You will after watching your favorite Alfred Hitchcock characters perform games and scenes based entirely on your suggestions! And who knows? You may become part of the action!
vIRTEgo! Short-form Comedy Improv that will leave you dizzy!
Mrs. Carrol's 3rd Grade Houghton Mifflin Spelling Class
Original Concept by Nannette Deasy
Directed by Jeff LaGreca
With Special Guest Improvisers Isabelle Owens & Vickie Mesrie
Spell "physical." Now use it in a sentence. "Olivia Newton-John wants to get physical and hear your body talk."
It's September, 1981 at Millard Fillmore Elementary School in Randy Lakes, NJ. Post it notes have just been invented, MTV has hit the airwaves and Ronald Regan is President. Follow the students of Mrs. Carroll's Spelling and Vocabulary Class as they improvise their way through the 3rd grade armed only with their Houghton Mifflin primers.
That Kick Ass Time Jump Show*
*Please don't sue us, Scott Bakula
Original Concept by Adam Leong
Directed by Robert Baumgardner (PIT, Parkside, the Creek and the Cave, NYC)
Directed by Pat Shay (New Orleans Comedy Arts Festival, LA)
With Special Guest Improvisers Evie Aronson, Philip Casale and Jeff O'Leary
Theorizing that one could time travel within his own lifetime, Doctor Sam Bakula led an elite group of improvisers into the desert to develop a top secret project, known as THAT KICK ASS TIME JUMP PROJECT! Pressured to prove his theories, Doctor Bakula, prematurely stepped into the Kick Ass Time Jump Accelerator and vanished. Trapped in the past, the doctor finds himself improvising from life to life, putting things right, that once went wrong, kicking ass and hoping each time, that his next kick ass jump will be the kick ass jump home.
"Oh Boy"
