Improv Asylum The Funniest Show You'll Ever Be a Part Of! tag:www.improvasylum.com,2005:40ed99c6403f2f8401d26b50137ea89d Textpattern 2010-03-10T21:45:56Z Improv Asylum stacey@improvasylum.com http://www.improvasylum.com/ Improv Asylum 2010-03-10T21:45:56Z 2010-03-10T21:45:56Z IA Holding Auditions for NXT Cast tag:www.improvasylum.com,2010-03-10:40ed99c6403f2f8401d26b50137ea89d/6c6ce4d888c5f9ab5b104eaf952c23bc Improv Asylum is holding auditions for our NXT cast

Improv Asylum is holding general auditions for men and women on Monday, March 29 from 4-7pm in Boston, MA. Looking for men and women with strong improvisational background and/or professional theatrical experience. Auditioners will be considered for Improv Asylum’s residential NXT cast who will perform on Sunday and Wednesday nights through the end of the summer. To be considered, please email your headshot and resume to stacey@improvasylum.com. Please indicate “Boston auditions” in the subject line. You will be contacted for an audition slot.

Call-backs will be Tuesday, March 30th from 5:30-7pm.

Why audition for Improv Asylum?

1. All main stage shows are paid. Main stage shows are Thursday-Saturday nights, 52 weeks a year.
2. Opportunity to work corporate and college shows.
3. Master classes and professional development for actors on a quarterly basis.
4. Tuition matching of up to $250 for professional development.
5. 401k plan.
6. Opportunities to teach.
7. Opportunities to instruct corporate training.
8. Be plugged in to the Boston as well as national network of casting agencies and production companies who frequently work with Improv Asylum.
9. Opportunities to produce your own individual projects at Improv Asylum.
10. Be a part of a professional company that has been featured on HBO and NESN and continues to expand what improvisation and sketch comedy can be, both locally and nationally.

]]> Audition to be in the NXT summer show Sun. & Wed. nights through the end of the summer

]]> http://www.improvasylum.com/home/ia-holding-auditions-for-nxt-cast Improv Asylum 2010-03-05T19:58:06Z 2010-03-10T20:48:46Z Second City - here in Boston tag:www.improvasylum.com,2010-02-02:40ed99c6403f2f8401d26b50137ea89d/060e7a55f4524bbcb2854725e3cb1436 Chicago’s Second City’s in Boston!

Improv Asylum presents: The Second City

The legendary Second City comes to Boston. The renowned comedy troupe turns its satirical eye towards all things Boston and what it means to live here in the hub of the universe.

Running time is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes with one intermission. It is recommended for mature audiences due to adult language.

April 20th – May 9th

Tickets are $45-65.

Come join the party! On April 28th and Sunday, May 9th, there are VIP tickets for $99. Price includes the best available ticket for the performance, VIP cast party with food and open bar.

April 28th is an Actor’s Studio with a Q & A with the cast.
May 9th is the Closing Party with the cast.

They are here for a limited show run, so get your tickets now!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHSE TICKETS!
















]]> Improv Asylum presents: The Second City (limited show run in Boston!)

]]> http://www.improvasylum.com/home/secondcity Improv Asylum 2010-03-02T17:45:59Z 2010-03-10T08:05:08Z Improv Asylum at the historic Old South Meeting House tag:www.improvasylum.com,2010-03-02:40ed99c6403f2f8401d26b50137ea89d/9eb3ebd516d65a22c432237a833c9327 Improv Asylum takes over the historic
Old South Meeting House



Improv Asylum is excited to announce a special four-week series of shows at the Historic Old South Meeting House (310 Washington Street, Boston)! Free speech will never be the same as we perform there on Friday and Saturdays for the month of March. Shows will be:


Fridays 8pm & 10pm
Saturdays 8pm & 10pm

Tickets for all shows are $25 and can still be ordered by calling Improv Asylum at 617.263.NUTS (6887) or ORDER ONLINE.

And what, you ask, will be happening at our Improv Asylum location? We’ll be rockin’ things out in a different way — our main location will be dark while we undergo some exciting new renovations. Scintillating highlights include bigger, better restrooms, a new bar and box office and brand new seating. Stay tuned for details for the grand unveiling of the “new” digs in April.

Parking: validations are available at the Parcel 7 Garage.
























]]> Free speech will never be the same as we perform there on Friday and Saturdays for the month of March.

]]> http://www.improvasylum.com/classes/improv-asylum-at-the-historic-old-south-meetinghouse Improv Asylum 2010-03-02T17:43:38Z 2010-03-02T17:43:38Z Improv Asylum at the Hard Rock Cafe tag:www.improvasylum.com,2009-12-07:40ed99c6403f2f8401d26b50137ea89d/5d2261b19e73b937a525ffaf2b3eb78c Improv Asylum at the Hard Rock Cafe

The year was 1997. Bill Clinton was just starting his “cigar years.” Divorce was legalized in Ireland. A young spitfire named Tara Lipinski captured the bejeweled-studded hearts and minds of the ice skating world. And a fledgling comedy troupe was performing Monday nights in the basement of the old Hard Rock Cafe on Clarendon Street. The service elevator shaft served as the green room and waitresses literally served food by crossing through the stage, hollering to find out “who ordered the chicken fingers?!” Who knew that that would lay the foundation for Improv Asylum.

After finding their home on Hanover Street, Improv Asylum has been entertaining Bostonians since the days of the Big Dig. Twelve years, two presidents and a relocation for the Hard Rock Cafe later (they’re now on the edge of Faneuil Hall!), and “we’re getting the band back together!”

Improv Asylum is excited to announce a special six-week series of shows at the new Hard Rock Cafe (22-24 Clinton Street, Boston) ! We’ll be helping to celebrate their 25th year with shows Thursday through Saturday nights in the rockin’ Cavern Club starting up Thursday, January 21st and running through Saturday, February 27th. Shows will be:

Thursdays 8pm
Fridays 8pm & 10pm
Saturdays 7pm, 9pm & 11pm

Tickets for all shows are $25 and can still be ordered by calling Improv Asylum at 617.263.NUTS (6887) or going online at www.improvasylum.com/tickets/.

All shows at the Hard Rock Cafe are 18+. Patrons must show proper ID to the Hard Rock Cafe personnel in order to purchase alcoholic beverages. Dinner service is available during the shows.

And what, you ask, will be happening at our Improv Asylum location? We’ll be rockin’ things out in a different way — our main location will be dark while we undergo some exciting new renovations. Scintillating highlights include bigger, better restrooms, a new bar and box office and brand new seating. Stay tuned for details for the grand unveiling of the “new” digs in March. And until then, Rock On.

Parking: validations are available at 75 State Street and the Parcel 7 Garage.

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]]> http://www.improvasylum.com/shows/improv-asylum-at-the-hard-rock-cafe Improv Asylum 2010-02-21T21:52:43Z 2010-02-27T01:06:37Z Check out our upcoming grad shows! tag:www.improvasylum.com,2009-04-22:40ed99c6403f2f8401d26b50137ea89d/a3becb27ba5ece8212ef0945857846f7 “Too Soon…?” and
“Good Touch, Bad Touch… Where’s Your Uncle?”

On March 15th at 8pm, come check out the latest original sketch and improv revue from the Improv Asylum Training Center presented ONE NIGHT ONLY!

The culmination of six levels of work, “Too Soon…?” is a great opportunity for friends and family to come show support, or for people off the street to come check out what the Training Center has to offer.

But that’s not all — “Good Touch, Bad Touch . . . Where’s Your Uncle?” is the next grad show from the Training Center and it’s coming only a week later on March 22nd at 8pm!

Tickets to these shows are free and available to be reserved now by calling 617-263-6887. Tickets can be reserved in groups of four. On the night of the show, doors open at 7. Unclaimed tickets will be released to the public at 7:30. Show starts promptly at 8, so come on time!

While the Improv Asylum is undergoing renovations, these shows will go up at the Hard Rock Cafe in Faneuil Hall.

Please make sure you know which grad. show your friend or family member is in so you get tickets to the right show!



















]]> Improv Asylum’s Training Center is doing double-duty as we have two upcoming grad shows.

]]> http://www.improvasylum.com/classes/grad-show Improv Asylum 2010-02-03T15:36:00Z 2010-03-05T01:48:09Z You're A Good Man, Scott Brown tag:www.improvasylum.com,2010-02-03:40ed99c6403f2f8401d26b50137ea89d/851f1c87d2e6f5f2ff824881be33f189 You’re a Good Man,
Scott Brown

Improv Asylum is excited to announce the opening of a new musical “You’re A Good Man, Scott Brown” at their newly renovated theatre (216 Hanover St., Boston, MA). The show will premiere Sunday, March 21st at 7pm and will continue to run on Sundays and Wednesdays.

Ripped from the headlines of the recent election, “You’re A Good Man, Scott Brown” follows the players who captured both the local and national media’s attention. With a keen satirical eye, the new musical will celebrate and poke fun at both the Republican Senator-elect and his Democratic opponent Martha Coakley, taking a wild ride along the campaign trail with a little help along the way from an ol’ pickup truck and the ghost of Senator Ted Kennedy.

Written by Jeremy Brothers (Book and Lyrics) and Jim Zaroulis (Music), “You’re A Good Man, Scott Brown” will present a show that promises to delight audiences from both ends of the political spectrum.

Tickets for this limited run show are $30.


BOX OFFICE HOURS:
(Closed Sundays and Mondays)
Tue. 1pm – 6pm Call our box office at 617.263.6887 or order on-line!

Wed. 12pm – 6pm
Thu. 12pm – 9pm
Fri. 12pm – 12am
Sat. 12pm – 12am



For all press inquiries, contact Norm Laviolette at 617-263-1300 or at norm@improvasylum.com.

]]> A new musical ripped from the headlines premieres in March at Improv Asylum!

]]> http://www.improvasylum.com/shows/youre-a-good-man-scott-brown Improv Asylum 2010-02-02T17:22:58Z 2010-02-18T18:50:25Z Improv Asylum on Cape Cod tag:www.improvasylum.com,2010-01-07:40ed99c6403f2f8401d26b50137ea89d/a6dc3a288c797bcda886663942853afd Improv Asylum on Cape Cod this winter!

Got the winter blues and want to get away for a bit? Are you a Cape local and are looking for some fun, new entertainment options? Improv Asylum is headed to the Cape for a series of shows.

Check us out at the Cape Codder Resort & Spa in Hyannis on:

Saturday, February 20th

Saturday, March 20th

Saturday, April 24th

All shows are at 8pm. $45 for dinner & show; $20 show only. Overnight packages available as well.

For tickets, call 508.771.3000, option 1.>

Cape Codder Resort & Spa
1225 Iyannough Road
Route 132 & Bearse’s Way
Hyannis, MA 02601

www.capecodderresort.com













]]> This winter, join Improv Asylum at the Cape Codder Resort & Spa in Hyannis

]]> http://www.improvasylum.com/shows/improv-asylum-on-cape-cod Improv Asylum 2010-02-01T17:14:59Z 2010-02-01T17:14:59Z Improv Asylum Training Center tag:www.improvasylum.com,2005-05-10:40ed99c6403f2f8401d26b50137ea89d/0146743eefeda78ec22067388cf4eac9 Improv Asylum Training Center

Improv Asylum’s Training Center offers improv classes right in the heart of Boston! Register online now for the current term.


Why take improv classes with Improv Asylum?

  • To learn how to think faster
  • To be a better public speaker
  • To tap into your comedic voice
  • To deeply immerse yourself in the art of improvisation
  • To think more creatively
  • To perform better in auditions
  • To work with top professionals of improv in New England
  • To laugh and have fun
  • To get valuable stage time
  • To be more confident in front of others

    Whether you are trying improv for the first time, or are a professional actor looking to add to your repertoire of skills – taking classes here at Improv Asylum will help you achieve your personal goals. Our philosophy on improvisation is simple: we teach you the essentials of good scene work. By learning the essential tools that lead to good scene work, students can apply them to whatever style of improv, acting or writing that they so choose. We emphasize confident choices and unfailing support of your scene partner. And we do this in an environment that is above all fun and accessible to all experience levels.

    Call us at 617-263-1300 extension 316 or email us if you have questions about our Training Center and how it can help you reach your personal goals.










    ]]> Registration is now open for classes starting soon.

    ]]>     http://www.improvasylum.com/home/index Improv Asylum 2009-12-06T03:12:42Z 2010-01-25T20:35:24Z Test Drive Our Corporate Training tag:www.improvasylum.com,2008-08-02:40ed99c6403f2f8401d26b50137ea89d/d9ecb3b4908adad21571c32063d2cf7e Free Invitational
    Corporate Training

    Wondering what our corporate training is all about? Come check it out for free.

    Improv Asylum is holding a free invitational corporate training session on March 11th from 4:30-6:30 pm at the Elephant and Castle Pub, 161 Devonshire Street 
(between Franklin St & Milk St). This is your opportunity to see if our training is right for your company! It’s fun, it’s free and we know it will be worth your while.

    Contact Donna Lubrano at 617-263-1300 for details and to sign up. Space is limited so call now! Up to 2 people per company allowed, offer is subject to availability.

    The Corporate Training Session runs from 4:30-6:30 pm.

    Sign-up on-line by clicking here.


















    ]]>     Try it before you buy it! Sample our corporate training for yourself before booking it for your company!

    ]]>     http://www.improvasylum.com/corporate-training/invitational-corporate-training     Improv Asylum 2009-11-10T16:13:13Z 2009-11-10T16:24:00Z Girls Night Out! tag:www.improvasylum.com,2009-11-10:40ed99c6403f2f8401d26b50137ea89d/91a21b47da29c44c06729266f06da9fe Girls Night Out



    Our newest package is perfect for bachelorette parties or just a fun night out on the town! Only valid for Friday and Saturday nights. Must be booked in advance.

    This package costs and includes:


    • Ticket to Improv Asylum
    • Glass of Champagne
    • Improv Asylum Swag Bag
    • Welcome Slide for your Group
    • VIP Access to Umbria* (following the show)
      Skip lines
      No Cover Charge
      Bottle service optional for an additional charge

      *Must be 21 Appropriate attire required: no sneakers, & no offensive paraphernalia




      Upgrade to a Super Swag Bag for just $15!

      • Includes Improv Asylum Tank Top
      • Improv Asylum Shot Glass

        Download this offer as a .pdf.

        ]]> Our new package with Umbria is perfect for bachelorettes or just a fun night on the town.

        ]]>         http://www.improvasylum.com/corporate-events/girls-night-out Improv Asylum 2009-10-26T17:55:13Z 2010-03-03T18:01:58Z Choco Donuts tag:www.improvasylum.com,2009-09-26:40ed99c6403f2f8401d26b50137ea89d/85671f4f3384ba42bd475868641c2040 Choco Donuts

        Check out “Choco Donuts,” from the last Mainstage show, “Pretty in Pinkslips.” An ad team struggles to come up with an appropriate slogan for an important client. Check it out here!




























        ]]>         Check out a sketch from the last Mainstage show!

        ]]>         http://www.improvasylum.com/shows/choco-donuts         Improv Asylum 2009-10-17T02:18:46Z 2010-01-25T20:34:52Z Invitational Corporate Training Registration tag:www.improvasylum.com,2005-12-28:40ed99c6403f2f8401d26b50137ea89d/8469fae5e6244481880e664933c2e8fa

        Invitational
        Corporate Training

        Wondering what our Corporate Training is all about? Check it out for free!

        Improv Asylum is pleased to announce that Elephant and Castle Pub, 161 Devonshire Street 
(between Franklin St & Milk St), will be hosting the corporate training invitational on Thursday, March 11th from 4:30-6:30pm. Includes dinner from 6:30PM-7:30PM and a pair of complimentary tickets to any of Improv Asylum’s nightly productions!

        Simply sign-up below and show up! We’ll take care of the rest. You can bring up to 2 people per company.

        Name:   
        Guest’s Name:   
        Company Name:   
        Your email:   
        Address:


        City:    
        State:  
        Zip:     




        You will receive a follow-up email from Donna Lubrano, Corporate Training , within a few days.





        ]]> Sign up here for our next invitational corporate training session!

        ]]>         http://www.improvasylum.com/corporate-training/on-line-sign-up-for-invitational-corporate-training Improv Asylum 2009-10-10T16:34:20Z 2009-12-03T16:55:31Z NRWF Auction tag:www.improvasylum.com,2005-10-27:40ed99c6403f2f8401d26b50137ea89d/f25fb4d3f0ad07b65f18f0aeed7f0c18 Auction Action

        As if the live performance and celebrity sightings wasn’t enough, we’ll also be hosting a live and a silent auction. All proceeds from the auctions will go directly to Globe Santa. The live auctions are hosted by professional auctioneer Jim Wells.

        Items to bid on include:

        • tickets to the New England Patriots

        • tickets to The Nutcracker

        • Opportunity to throw out the 1st Pitch at a Red Sox game and 2 tickets for that game (date TBD)

        • tickets to the Boston Bruins

        • tickets to the Boston Celtics

        • tickets to the Boston Red Sox

        • tickets to a BC game

        • after-work pool party at Jillian’s ($250 value), 2 free hours of pool for 25 guests, incl. free appetizer platter

        • 4 passes to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

        • 2 tickets to Edaville Railroad

        • F1 racing package for 2 people

        • holiday gift baskets from LUSH

        • behind-the-scenes tour of Channel 4 led by anchor Lisa Hughes

        • apparel & merchandise from Life is Good

        • 2 tickets to Shear Madness

        • 2 tickets to the JFK Library & Museum

        • 2 passes for Boston Duck Tours

        • VIP package from House of Blues including a pair of tickets to a show, access to the Foundation Room, a dinner reservation for two in the Foundation Room and a gift card of $100 to use for that dinner

        • a customized private show at Improv Asylum

        • class in Improv Asylum’s Training Center

        • bachelorette package (for 10) at Improv Asylum

        • walk-on role in a movie provided by Boston Casting

        • guest performance appearance in Improv Asylum’s The Midnight Show

        • 6-mo. adult membership to the YMCA

        • gift card to Elephant & Castle restaurant

        • 2 tickets to Red Sox

        • pair of season Celtics tickets

        • gift card to Legal Seafoods restaurant

        • dinner cruise for 2 on Spirit of Boston

        • weekend getaway at a beach front cottage on Cape Cod

        • 4 tickets for Lion King musical

        • 4 tickets – Rock n’ Soul Holiday Concert

        • 4 tickets – Ben Rudnick and Friends

        • 4 tickets – King of Pop and the King of Pop concert

        • 4 tickets – Night at the Rock Opera

        • 4 tickets – Aaron Tolson and the New England Top Present…Trapped In.

        • 4 tickets – An Evening with Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters

        • 4 tickets – Mamma Mia musical

        • Cruise voucher for dinner for two on the Sprit of Boston

        • 6 tickets to Disney on Ice

        • 1 complimentary night stay at Fairmont Batter Wharf and $200 towards dinner at Sensing Resterant

        • 4 tickets plus parking pass for BC Basketball vs. Florida State

        • 4 tickets – Premium Club seats to Boston Celtics vs. Hawks

        • 4 tickets – Premium Club seats to Boston Bruins vs. Flyers

        • 2 Framed Globe Headline of Patriots Super Bowl win over Eagles

        • Autographed Jacoby Elsbury framed photo

        • Boston Red Sox 2007 Champion Home Plate with team autographs

        • Framed Globe Headline of Doug Flutie’s Hail Mary win with

        • Doug Flutie Autograph

        • David Ortiz Home Run Plaque

        • Autographed Josh Beckett framed photo

        • Autographed David Ortiz Photo and Headline

        • 2 – Autographed Larry Bird Photo framed

        • Framed Globe Headline of Bobby Orr goal with Bobby Orr’s autograph

        • 4 tickets and parking to BC Hockey vs. Maine

        • 2 Lodge Ticket to TBA Celtics game

        • 2 tickets to Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks

        • “Phantom” Weeknight Boston Red Sox game

        • $50 gift certificate to In-Jean-Us

        • $50 gift certificate to Twilight – North End Clothing Store

          So come on down and help us bring smiles to children’s faces this holiday season (and get a little something for yourself while you’re at it!).

          December 4th – December 5th
          7 pm – 7 pm
          617.263.6887 for tickets and information

          www.globesanta.org

          ]]> http://www.improvasylum.com/home/nrwf-auction Improv Asylum 2009-10-08T19:03:31Z 2010-01-02T18:38:46Z All-Nighter a Huge Success ! tag:www.improvasylum.com,2007-12-03:40ed99c6403f2f8401d26b50137ea89d/591ef6aa8001865248e82d59f2dd30da No Rest for the Wicked Funny

          THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! ! !

          Our goal this year was $20,000.00. We’re still counting . . . but so far we’re up around $28,000.00!

          Once again, Improv Asylum teamed up with Globe Santa to bring smiles to children’s faces. Starting at 7pm on Friday, December 4th Improv Asylum hosted No Rest for the Wicked Funny a 24-hour comedy performance that benefitted Globe Santa. The performance included 16 actors who performed for a full twenty-four hours!

          If you missed the event, you can catch it on Saturday, December 12th at 11pm on Channel 38 ! We’re editing the 24-hour event into an hour program.

          Special thanks for guest appearances by:

          Lisa Hughes, news anchor for Channel 4, WBZ-TV
          Bill Brett, photographer for Boston Globe & author
          Pat Healy, performing as Uke Springsteen
          Comedian Tony V, legendary Boston comedian
          Shane Mauss, comedian
          Dan Hirshon, stand-up
          Dan Boulger, stand-up
          Suffolk University’s Seriously Bent
          Improv Asylum Training Center’s House Teams
          Lois Lowry, young adult author
          Milk Tyson, rapper
          DJ E-603, mash-up artist
          Anne Allred, newscaster from Channel 7, WHDH
          and
          Santa

          It’s not too late!

          You can still make contributions to Globe Santa at Improv Asylum throughout the month of December.

          Globe Santa

          The Globe Santa Fund collects donations to purchase holiday gifts for underprivileged children. In recent years, Globe Santa has received more than $1 million dollars in contributions annually. The program helps brighten the holiday season for more than 28,000 families and 55,000 children in 167 communities every year.

          For more information, go to www.globesanta.org.

          Revenue for Globe Santa will be generated through ticket sales, a live auction and a silent auction. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Globe Santa.

          Thanks for helping us to make this Christmas a very special one to local families in need.

          Improv Asylum is proud to produce this event and wants to send special thanks to:

          Jen Ahearn, graphic designer
          Bill Connolly ~ Globe Santa
          Dan McMyler ~ Goody Glover’s (VIP party), www.goodyglovers.com
          Jim Wells ~ professional auctioneer, jim.wells@nemoves.com, 781-248-8424
          Channel 38

          as well as to Sir Speedy for donating all of our printing materials . . . our banner, flyers, posters and programs.







          ]]>           Thanks for your support of No Rest for the Wicked Funny!

          ]]>           http://www.improvasylum.com/shows/all-nighter-a-huge-success           Improv Asylum 2009-10-07T18:57:12Z 2009-10-07T18:57:12Z Box Office Staff Needed! tag:www.improvasylum.com,2009-02-20:40ed99c6403f2f8401d26b50137ea89d/125da6bbf274cbd797b020b2e8a5d525 Box Office Staff
          Needed Immediately.

          Improv Asylum is looking for fun and enthusiastic folks with customer service experience to work the box office.

          You can fill out an on-line application by clicking here. Please note that applications will not be looked at if the references are not filled in.

          All applicants must be available nights and weekends.

          For more information, call Evan at 617-263-6887 ×10 or email him today!












          ]]>           Looking for a fun part-time job? Look no further.

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