Jamais vu, the opposite of deja vu, means “never been seen,” which is the whole point of a new comedy troupe in Milwaukee, T.I.M. Jacob Bach, veteran ComedySportz improviser and theater major, had been thinking about improvised musicals for a long time. Wouldn’t it be thrilling to be part of a musical so original that […]
You find it funny, so it makes you feel good. But now researchers are learning that performing improv actually can be good for the brain. Read about it in this recent article from the Chicago Tribune. It quotes Anne Basting, executive director of the Center for Aging and the Community at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
I don’t want to show off no more, but as someone who has played one on school trips, I can only imagine the hilarity of a musical comedy called “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Check out the Sunset Playhouse’s rendition, which opens Friday, July 15, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Furlan Auditorium, 800 Elm
Ready for some FREE comedy? What if the stand up was practically guaranteed to be the best in town? FAME:A Comedy Contest is showing off the top talent to find the very best. 12 comedians will compete for a cash prize and future bookings. It’s all going down at Jokerz Comedy Club, 11400 W. Silver Spring, Milwaukee starting Thursday,
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If you are a frequent reader of Milwaukee Comedy, you have no doubt heard of the stand up collective the Caste of Killers. If you are not an avid reader of this site, you should really get your act together! The COK is at it again, with their monthly show at the Art Bar, 722
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In many circles, Del Close is considered the father of improv. He was a teacher, comedian and writer and helped fostor some of the biggest names in comedy including John Belushi, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Amy Poehler and Stephen Colbert. Do yourself a favor and check out this short film originally created for a public access show
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Fish Sticks Comedy is scheduled to perform its purposeful improv at a Christian Comedy Blast at 7 p.m., Saturday, July 8, at Woodridge Community Church in New Berlin.Joining the Milwaukee-based troupe are nationally featured comedians Kerri Pomarolli and Ron McGehee. Read more about it via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Tap.General admission is $12, with discounts for
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The Caste of Killers Comedy Collective has announced an inaugural comedy showcase, at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at Karma Bar and Grill, 600 E. Ogden Ave. Says Caste of Killers co-founder Damon Millard: “There will not only be strong drinks and gourmet food, but most importantly one powerful line-up of comedy; an array of
