July 2013

T.I.M. has a second

If you knew of a very special occasion approaching, I’d want you to tell me. So I could check my calendar and save the date. That’s why. And just to be nice, I’m telling you that The Improvised Musical is celebrating its second anniversary at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 18, at ComedySportz, 420 S. 1st St. […]

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Tall Boys Ride Again

If you are a fan of improvisational comedy, here’s your chance to be wowed by masters. If you are not a fan, here’s how to become one. The Tall Boys are an ensemble of experienced, avid, elongated Milwaukee comedians who began joking together in earnest earlier this year. By name, they are Lee Rowley, James

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Less than a Day

For years, Patrick Schmitz has made a reputation for himself in Milwaukee teaching improvisational comedy at such venues as ComedySportz and First Stage children’s theater. Now, he’s making a living for himself teaching drama at Brown Deer High School, which he discusses in the YouTube video above. But, as most teachers, Patrick Schmitz is more

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Summerfest AND Showcase

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel informed us of the history of comedy at Summerfest. Lewis Black makes a case for comedy’s inclusion in “The World’s Largest Music Festival” by saying in a promotional video: “This is a lot of music, and music needs to be leavened with funny. Music tends to be a little pretentious, but

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