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/StandUp Studio.
The "jam," which began in 1992, mixes and matches experienced improvisers from a wide variety of successful New York City improv groups. The fluctuating cast members are all alumni of – or current performers at – such groups as Chicago City Limits, First Amendment, The People's Improv Theater, Off the Cuff, Upright Citizens Brigade, and others.
In addition to improvised skits, playlets and games, each 90-minute performance also includes a number of breathtaking musical segments, including its most audience-pleasing form, "Can You Sing This?" – a series of composed-on-the-spot songs with audience-concocted titles and audience-determined styles ranging from operetta to rap.
The jam began its run at the Village's Westbeth Theater, then moved to Morningside Heights for extended runs at the West End Cafe and The HomeGrown Theater followed by two seasons at the West Side YMCA's historic Little Theater. It was last seen at the Chicago City Limits Theater on 60th Street.
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. Admission price includes Tom Soter's 5:30 Sunday improv class. Reservations: 212-353-7716.
To contact us with questions, comments, or suggestions, write sundaynightimprov@earthlink.net