Kansas City Improv gets some great press

Kansas City is enjoying the most thriving comedy scene that I've seen in my lifetime. Not at the stand-up level, where the big clubs are overpriced temples to the hacks. And the low-rent clubs feature too many sweaty, shouting open-mikers polishing sets from three years ago. Instead, it's among the seat-of-the-pants improv crowd.

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Special Thanks goes to Alan Scherstuhl for his ongoing support of good improv in Kansas City.

2009 comes in with an improv bang

Don't believe us, just check out all of these shows happening this weekend alone:

Roving Imp Theater featuring Hype 7
Comedy City
CounterClockwiseComedy
Full Frontal Comedy
Improv Thunderdome
The Trip Fives and Makeshift Militia
Tantrum


That is quite a good list of improv to choose from.

Remember, you can catch one on Friday and one on Saturday if you are having trouble picking.

Did we miss anyone?

Want to get involved in Kansas City Improv?

Trust us on this, we have some inside information.

1. Most importantly, go see as many improv shows as you can, you will learn a lot from watching. Just click on the links to the right to find out show information for any group. Each group does something different.

2. Join the Improv Gym. This is a great place to just play without any pressure.

3. Take a great class from a great teacher at Roving Imp. This is the best place to take classes if you are a beginner. Right now, there is no other venue in town providing the kind of improv training that Roving Imp provides.

4. When you do go to the shows, hang out with the improvisers afterward...all they talk about is improv. Ask questions and you will get answers.

5. You want more answers...email questions to: kansascityimprov@gmail.com

Improv Gym

Talk about a New Year's Resolution. Want to trim the excess improv fat in your life? Then check this out:

Improv Gym: Putting the "e" in Improv

Every Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Eljays is hosting Improv Gym. For $2 a night participants get to explore the dynamic and exciting world of improvisational theatre and comedy. Whether you are a first time participant or a seasoned veteran, all are welcome to learn, get energized, and above all, have fun!


All ages are welcome. The first Improv Gym is January 8th.

Don't forget to join the Facebook group!

We'll Do It For You

We know that not a lot of people have time to look through all of the blogs that we link to, let alone all of the groups, and all of the venues.

We'll do it for you...you're welcome.

Trish Berrong talks about marketing a website for Tantrum.

Our very own Caroline Donnelly writes for mental floss when she isn't planning her wedding.

Tommy Todd is alive???

Nifer Honeycutt has risen from the phoenix ashes as well???

Pete Calderone celebrates the resignation of King Carl.

John Robison would make love to short form improv...really...

Jessica Robins is blogging with a picture every day.

Jenifer Harmon is getting better...duh!!

Did we miss anyone that has ties to Kansas City Improv?

Send us an email with a link or anything else that may seem relevant to kansascityimprov@gmail.com

Improv Thunderdome Season 3 Announced

Tina would be so proud.

Named Kansas City's "Best Comedy Show" in 2008 by the Pitch.

Thunderdome pits nine teams of local improvisers against each other in a four month battle. Each team will get 30 minutes to prove their worthiness. Audiences will decide each month which team shall move on to the championship match.

Season Three Schedule:

ROUND #1
Saturday, January 10th at 9:00 p.m.
HOLY COW IMPROV
vs.
KILL THE DJ
vs.
SCRIPTEASE

ROUND #2
Saturday, February 14th at ***8:00 p.m.
BABEL FISH
vs.
PROMPT AND CIRCUMSTANCE
vs.
STITCH TACTICS

ROUND #3
Saturday, March 14th at 9:00 p.m.
THOSE PEOPLE
vs.
THE TRIP THREES
vs.
TRIVIAL PROV-SUIT

CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Saturday, April 11th at 9:00 p.m.
Rd 1 Winner
vs.
Rd 2 Winner
vs.
Rd 3 Winner

***Note the Time change

Individual show information (including team bios, ticket prices & reservation info) coming soon!!!

Past Champions-
Season One - LOADED DICE
Season Two - SOME TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

December...Already???

December brings the end of the year...it also brings an excitement to Kansas City Improv. Groups start planning their shows for next year, and the festival planning committee starts planning the next festival. We here at Kansas City Improv had a great year blogging about what has been happening throughout the community. Here's to another year of building upon our success as a community.

If you want to learn more about each group, just click through to their page for show and group info. If you have any news, tips, video, pictures, or just want to chat.

Email: kansascityimprov@gmail.com