SUNDAY NIGHT IMPROV – a "unique" (Time Out New York), "wonderful" (Backstage), "hilarious" (Newark Star-Ledger) comedy jam session – continues its run of Sunday performances on the Upper West Side at the SOTER/LEE BLACKBOX THEATER at 78th Street and Broadway.
The "jam," which began in 1993, mixes and matches experienced improvisers from a wide variety of successful New York City improv troupes. The fluctuating cast members are all alumni of – or current performers at – such groups/theater companies as Chicago City Limits, First Amendment, The Unusual Suspects, The PIT, and UCB Theater. Regular performers include Tom Carrozza, Chris Griggs, Peggy Gareghty, Rosemary Hyziak, Miriam Sirota, Kurt Fitzpatrick, Larry Bell, and Tom Soter as "The Emcee."
The Sunday Night Improv shows are at the SOTER/LEE BLACKBOX THEATER, 236 West 78th Street, just off Broadway, every Sunday at 7pm. Admission is $10. Price includes free attendance at Tom Soter's 5:30 P.M. improv class. Reservations: 212-353-7716.
On May 19, see the special 20th anniversary show, with surprise guests and a special film, 20 YEARS OF COMEDY.
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Fast and Funny Improv
An ongoing drop-in class, for anyone who wants a quick tour of the improv world. The class, for all levels, features performers from the cast of Sunday Night Improv. You can do scenes with veteran improv performers – and then stay and see them perform in Sunday Night Improv! Class fee includes a ticket to that night's performance of SNI.
Location: 78th Street Theater Lab
236 West 78th Street
Time: 5:30-6:30 P.M.
Fee: $10 per class; fee includes ticket to performance of Sunday Night Improv
Instructor: Tom Soter
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Improv for Everyone
An ongoing drop-in class, focusing on how to create improvised scenes and stories. Students are taught the basics of good scene work in a supportive environment.
- Time: Monday, 7-9 P.M.
- Location: 78th Street Theater Lab 236 West 78th Street
- Fee: $25 per class; $225 for ten classes
- Instructor: Tom Soter
Juliette Moore: star student
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Carol Schindler's Improv Intensive
Carol Schindler, a founding member of the highly acclaimed CHICAGO CITY LIMITS improv troupe and a former student of improv legends Del Close (SECOND CITY) and Paul Sills (THE COMPASS PLAYERS) teaches a four-hour improv intensive for advanced improvisers. "Carol is a wonderful teacher and her classes are educational -- and fun!" says Tom Soter, producer of SUNDAY NIGHT IMPROV.
Time: Saturday, July 14, 1-5 P.M.
Location: Soter/Lee Blackbox Theater, 236 West 78th Street
Fee: $75.
Instructor: Carol Schindler
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Corporate Workshops
We offer corporate workshops. Call/e-mail for more information.
"Our design department's Improv 'theory & practice' sessions with Tom Soter were a remarkable experience for all of us. Over a two week period, the NY Design Department at kpe engaged in theatrical improvisation seminars. Having now experienced these improv sessions for myself, I realized all over again that we've got a really amazing group of individuals here - sharp, spontaneous, thoughtful, ingenious. and, did I say creative? The excercises ranged from simple speaking to collaborative storyline generation. Tom Soter, the coach, designed this program especially for us to encompass the
challenges of the studio environment - presence, articulation, presentation, cooperation, communication. I recommend the improv approach to everyone. At the very least, I think that as a department, it 're-introduced' us to the qualities that make us a great team. thanks again, Tom!" – Scott Nazarian, executive, kpe advertising
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