Our friends at Wisconsin Hybrid Theater have a knack for making radio a visual medium. This Sunday, they’re combining live drama with art lessons. From Facebook: “Grab your paper and crayons and magic markers — and kids, if you got ’em — and gather ’round the radio on Sunday Morning with Radio WHT and draw […]
Besides Milwaukee Comedy’s Open Improv every Wednesday night, Milwaukee’s Caste of Killers Comedy Collective has an open mic for standup comedians. On the last Wednesday of the month, that open mic is at Comedy Cafe, 615 E. Brady St. The show starts at 8 p.m., and it’s free (with a two-drink minimum). It’s not your
If you have had to type the word “improv” as much as we have, you’ll know that AutoCorrect always insists on slapping an “e” on the end. Maybe that’s because AutoCorrect considers the practice of improvisational comedy as a way to improve one’s attentiveness and communication skills and stage mojo. Maybe not. AutoCorrect sort of
As they say on Facebook, “It’s a comedy show you will be sure to like a ‘latte.’” But I’m sure it gets better. Because it’s live comedy featuring some of Milwaukee’s funniest stand-ups, that’s why. The Caffeinated Comedy Hour is a Caste of Killers Comedy Collective production that runs at 7:30 p.m. on the the
For years, Scott Heaton has been improvising quick-witted and thoughtful comedy for Milwaukee audiences, most notably through the group Homegrown Electric Circus. But now Scott has decided to commit premeditated humor by writing and directing his first sketch comedy show. He’s being joined by Megan Kaminsky, Andrew Parchman and fellow Homegrowner Evan Koepnick to present
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They’re at it again in Racine, those funny people standing there at the envi lounge, 316 W. Main St. The Comedy Xtravaganza, that’s what! To start with, it’s free. But you should go mostly because it’s funny. Here’s the lineup, with descriptions furnished via Facebook, so you know it’s so: Sarah Connor‘s sarcastic, tomboy candor
You’ve got a variety of standup comedy to choose from this weekend. First, there’s the Milwaukee Standup Comedy Showcase, which pretty much speaks for itself. It’s presented by the Caste of Killers Comedy Collective and features some of the best talent gathered from months of open mics and other venues. Scheduled performers include: Eric Thorson, the emcee
Not to be outdone by the ocular gimmickry of recently released blockbusters “Iron Man 3” and “The Great Gatsby,” Milwaukee’s improv troupe Homegrown Electric Circus is coming out in 3D this week. “Homegrown Electric Circus’ 3D Spectacular” is what you’ll see at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 18, at ComedySportz, 420 S. 1st St. From Facebook: “You’ll be sure to do
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OK, so while storytelling isn’t always necessarily comedy, we know of enough Milwaukee comedy talent involved with Ex Fabula to suspect that the season finale All Stars event will be one of many places for laughter Thursday. From Facebook: “Audiences heard these stellar storytellers at Ex Fabula’s StorySlams at the Times Cinema in Washington Heights, at Stonefly
Milwaukee had better be in the mood for a whole lot of comedy Thursday night, not the least of which is the Comedy Arcade. The monthly show – 7:30 p.m., at the Arcade Theatre, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., lower level – features genuine Milwaukee stand-up comedy and a brand-new improv act called No Dice. From the website: “No Dice will take you
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