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Un-Scripted: unscripted -- July 31 through August 30

2008-08-12T06:57:36Z

Un-Scripted: unscripted
July 31 - August 30

Winner of the 2008 “Best Theater Company” award from the San Francisco Bay Guardian, the Un-Scripted Theater Company challenges the notion that all improv theater is the same. From improvised musicals to improvised Shakespeare, the actors at Un-Scripted have proven that theater without a script can be compelling as well as comedic. Every night of Un-Scripted: unscripted, their latest 2-hour show, the cast will pull together a completely new kind of improv show. The cast won’t be talking about what is happening on stage before they go out in front of the audience, nor will they be stopping the show to explain what scene, song, or game will be happening next. With no set plots, characters, scripts, or set-lists, Un-Scripted: unscripted is a variety show that is as much of a surprise for the cast while they‘re on stage, as it is for those who come see it.

San Francisco
SF Playhouse, Stage 2
2nd floor
533 Sutter Street
(between Mason & Powell, near Powell St. BART)

July 31 - August 30
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
8pm

And as celebration of our 300th show, tickets are only
$15 general
$10 students & seniors
http://www.un-scripted.com

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Improv on the Playa

2008-08-12T06:55:54Z

Hey are you going to Burning Man this year? Do you have a background in improvisational theater? Are you interested in participating in a series of improvised sketches involving interaction with and/or commenting on all that wild and crazy stuff on the Playa? Are you ready to think outside the box and work collaboratively? Are you a fan of social satirists like Lennie Bruce or Eric Bogosian or Sasha Cohen? Are you ready to help people wake up from the American Dream? Are you ready to create a new Dream for America? Are you willing to work on a contingency basis? Can you operate a video camera as well as act? Have you answered yes to some (though not necessarily all) of these questions? If so, please respond with your phone number and we will talk.

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Vote for Un-Scripted today!

2008-08-05T00:42:55Z

So every year everyone else wins is some category for Best of the Bay,
but in the last 5 plus years we keep getting out voted. This year is
gonna be our year, but we need your help.

Please take a moment to vote for THE UN-SCRIPTED THEATER COMPANY for BEST THEATER COMPANY. It only takes a couple of minutes, and it's super easy. You don't have to vote for everything, just vote for Un-Scripted if you're in a hurry.

http://www.sfbg.com/bob/2008/

If you want you can also vote for us for best date spot, or anything
else you think we should win. Do they have a best $2 beer selection
category? Actually, at the end of the list this year you can write in
for what ever you like, so if you have a few extra minutes, write in
The Un-Scripted Theater Company in Union Square with a little blurb
about what you think we should win for. Maybe if enough people do it
they'll add back in the Best Improv Troupe category.

So vote today, and tell your friends to vote too. We need to win at
least something this time around!
: )
-Christian Utzman
http://www.un-scripted.com

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Un-Scripted Show Tonight!

2008-07-12T21:15:13Z

We're doing "Theater: The Musical" in the style of "Three" with just Dave, Mandy, and Christian.
: )

http://www.un-scripted.com/shows/index.htm
San Francisco Improv Festival - July 10-26, 2008
SF Playhouse Stage 2, 533 Sutter Street, San Francisco - 8pm

The Un-Scripted Theater Company is pleased to be co-sponsoring this year's San Francisco Improv Festival; we're hosting the Union Square Stage. The first half of the evening is a special guest—different every week! The second half is The Un-Scripted Theater Company!

Here's the lineup of visitors:

* July 10-12: Imp (New York/Austin Texas)
* July 17-19: Storytellers Unplugged (San Francisco)
* July 24-26: Second Nature (University of Southern California)

For more complete information, check out the festival's webpage: http://www.sfimprovfestival.com.

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April Classes with Un-Scripted

2008-03-26T20:42:33Z

Intro to Improv -- April 2008
Have you always wanted to learn improv? Would you like to get better at public speaking? Improve your self esteem? Become a better listener? Handle meetings and high pressure office situations more successfully? Improv training can help you with all those things and more!

In this 4 week class, long-time Un-Scripted member Alan Goy will introduce you to the wonders of improv in a low stress, low pressure environment. Even if you never want to set foot in front of an audience, improv can be rewarding and fun!

Taught by: Alan Goy
Dates: Tuesdays April 7, 14, 21, & 28
Place: SF Playhouse Stage 2, 533 Sutter St. (between Mason and Powell)
Time: 7 pm - 10 pm
Cost: $40 drop in on the day of class ($30 a class for taking classes as a whole series. Financial aid also available).
To register, email Alan -at- un-scripted.com.

Improvising the Un-Scripted Way -- April 2008
These 3-hour classes will take you through improvising in the style of the Un-Scripted Theater Company using the skills that we train during our rehearsal process for our shows. Not only will you work on the same group work the Un-Scripted Theater Company does when we train ourselves, but the class will also focus on your own individual skills as an improvisor and how to take your own skills to the next level.

Taught by: Christian Utzman
Dates: Thursdays April 3, 10, 17, & 24
Place: SF Playhouse Stage 2, 533 Sutter St. (between Mason and Powell)
Time: 7 pm - 10 pm
Cost: $40 drop in on the day of class ($30 a class for taking classes as a whole series. Financial aid also available).
To register or for more information, email Christian -at- un-scripted.com.

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"Three" Now Playing!

2008-03-13T23:57:28Z

Thursday 13
Bryce, Christian, Tara

Friday 14
Alex, Bryce, Tara

Saturday 15
Christian, Mandy, Rebecca

Thursday 20
Mandy, Rebecca, Alex

Friday 21
Tara, Bryce, Dave

Saturday 22 (Special 3pm Matinee)
Mandy, Christian, Rebecca

Thursday 27
Tara, Dave, Alex

Friday 28
Alex, Bryce, Rebecca

Saturday 29
Dave, Christian, Mandy

Tickets online at http://www.un-scripted.com

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Review My Novel!

2008-02-07T22:56:44Z

If you're my friend here on tribe you've seen me blog about this, but I need all the help I can get....

My novel, The Deadworks, is one of 1000 semi-finalists in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest. The first 5000 words are available for downloading for free from Amazon. On 2/19, they narrow the contestants down to 100 based on the Publishers Weekly review of my entire novel AND based on customer reviews.

I need more reviews! Not only because my PW review was lukewarm, but also because I only have 10 right now and that's not enough compared to other entries.

Go here: www.amazon.com/dp/B00121WDD8

Download the first 5000 words, read them, review it. That simple. I don't care if you give me a good review or a bad review as long as you're honest and post it soon. Like this week.

If you have the time and the inclination, read and review some of the other entries too. It's a great contest.

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IMPROV AUDITIONS! Un-Scripted Theater Company's "Three"

2008-01-15T02:35:57Z

IMPROV AUDITIONS! Un-Scripted Theater Company's "Three"

The Un-Scripted Theater Company is holding auditions for our next show,
"Three," which will take place in San Francisco in March 2008. A stipend
will be provided for all cast members.

About the show: Each night three improvisors will take the stage and
perform three improvised plays based on audience suggestions.

"Three" will perform Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights throughout the
month of March, with one or two rehearsals per week from the end of
January through the end of the run. This show is a full-length, 2-hour
improv show consisting of three intertwining improvised plays, similar to
the triptych format. We will switch between three different stories from
scene to scene, with each story embodying a different play genre. With
only 3 cast members in each show, we are looking for improvisors who have
a committed and theatrical style who can also play a variety of characters
and carry one-third of a 2-hour improv show.

Auditions will be Tuesday or Thursday evening, January 22 or 24. To
request a slot, e-mail christian-at-un-scripted.com, with your full name,
email address, phone number, and an indication of whether you'd prefer
Tuesday or Thursday. We'll get back to you by email and confirm time and
location, and also send you more detailed information about what we're
looking for.

For more information about our auditions and our company, visit
http://www.un-scripted.com.

If you would like more information on the kind of improv we do at the
Un-Scripted Theater Company, we also have tips for auditioning on our
website as well http://www.un-scripted.com/info/auditions-ChristianInput.htm

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New Free Bay Area Audition Site for Actors

2007-12-30T23:39:51Z

Do you know who Uta Hagan is? Do you know Chekov is not just a character on "Star Trek"? Members of SanFransicko are invited to join "SF Auditions 411," a new Yahoo Group especially for Bay Area actors. This free group puts local theatre audition notices right into your inbox! Our audition calendar keeps you up-to-date, plus we have links to over 100 Bay Area theatre companies. It's all here and it's all free! Simply visit: http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/SFAuditions411/ to join. You can unsubscribe at any time. Get acting with SF Auditions 411!

You can also check out the featured story on us on the SFist blog! http://sfist.com/2007/12/28/go_to_audition.php.

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$10 Tribe.net tickets

2007-11-20T18:00:11Z

As a thank you for being a member of the Un-Scripted Theater Company tribe, we are offering $10 tickets to members for Let It Snow. Just og to http://www.un-scripted.com and when you buy your tickets online, buy the student priced tickets. We know who you are, so at the door you be let in for the student price. It's just our way of saying thank you for supporting the Un-Scripted Theater Company.

: )
-Christian

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Un-Scripted Blogs

2007-11-08T21:39:17Z

I have an Un-Scripted Blog now:

http://www.un-scripted.com/blogs/alan/index.html

I'm trying to post something after every rehearsal for the Great Puppet Musical.

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WANTED! Interns for Let It Snow!: An Improvised Holiday Musical

2007-10-08T23:32:04Z

WANTED! Interns for Let It Snow!: An Improvised Holiday Musical

Available internships include:
Lighting Intern
Learn to light for improv. Participate in the light hang & focus, and learn what it takes to be a lightician.

Producing Intern
Work side-by-side with the production team and learn all the ins and outs of producing an improv show ... and earn our undying gratitude in the process.

Musical Intern
Learn to be a musical improvisor ... by being a musical improvisor! If you have excellent musical skills and want to learn to use them in an improv show, this internship is for you. You'll attend rehearsals, learn from the Musical Director, and perform in shows, learning skills that get you paid!

Internships last 3 months and come with a stipend. Interested parties should email christian at un-scripted dot com

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AUDITIONS! Un-Scripted Theater Company's "Let It Snow!"

2007-09-07T00:23:50Z

AUDITIONS! Un-Scripted Theater Company's "Let It Snow!"

The Un-Scripted Theater Company is holding auditions for our next show:
Let It Snow! An Improvised Holiday Musical

About the show: Celebrate the holidays with an improvised musical,
Un-Scripted style! Filled with good old-fashioned Broadway singing and
dancing... all made up on the spot through the magic of improv. No
songbooks, no choreography, no scripts. Like snowflakes, no two shows are
the same. Let us chase away your winter doldrums and put you in the
holiday spirit!

The show will perform Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from mid-November to
mid-December, and there'll be one and occasionally two rehearsals per
week, through the end of the run. It's a full-length improvised musical,
inspired by the real hometown of an audience member. Un-Scripted has
already performed runs of this show twice before, to enthusiastic reviews
and great audience response.

Auditions will be Monday and Tuesday evening, September 10 and 11.
Auditions will start at 7:30, so plan to be there at 7:15. To sign up for
a slot, e mail christian@un-scripted.com, and if applicable, give us a date
preference. You'll be scheduled for one evening of auditions. Plan to stay
about two hours, and be ready to improvise songs and dances. Our auditions
are also friendly and non-indimidating, so be ready to have a good time,
as well. For more information about our auditions and our company, visit
http://www.un-scripted.com

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VOTE Un-Scripted - Best of the Bay!

2007-06-23T02:38:36Z

Se every year someone beats us for Best of the Bay, but this year we're hoping to change that. Unfortunately they've canceled best improv troupe so we have to compete in Best Theater Company, a much harder category to win. If you could take a moment please put The Un-Scripted Theater Company in for best Theater Company on page 2.

Polls close Wednesday at 5pm, so vote ASAP.

http://www.sfbg.com/bob/2007/

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Shakespeare Un-Scripted Auditions Sunday June 17 & Monday June 18

2007-06-07T20:33:31Z

Shakespeare Auditions
Sunday June 17 & Monday June 18
Auditions for Shakespeare: Un-Scripted
The Un-Scripted Theater Company is looking for a few improvisors to fill out our cast for our upcoming run of improvised Shakespeare shows. If improvising a 2-hour single story long form in costume, on a set, and in the style of William Shakespeare sounds like your idea of a great time, email today for a time slot. dave@un-scripted.com

For tips on how to get cast in one of our shows, please check out Christian's tips on Un-Scripted Improv. (FYI: Christian is also the
director Shakespeare: Un-Scripted)
http://www.un-scripted.com/info/auditions-ChristianInput.htm

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Shakespeare Class Monday June 11th

2007-06-07T20:29:17Z

Monday June 11, 7pm - 10pm
Improvising Shakespeare the Un-Scripted Way
This 3 hour class will take you through improvising in the style of Shakespeare: from quickly and easily building your Shakespearean vocabulary, to how to lay the foundation of strong Shakespeare scenes. A great warm up for the Un-Scripted auditions the following week.

SF Playhouse Stage 2, $5. To register email Christian@un-scripted.com

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Closing Weekend of The Great Puppet Musical

2007-06-04T16:25:06Z

We're gonna sell out so buy your tickets soon!

The Great Puppet Musical - May, 2007
In a world . . . where humans and puppets live side by side, and emotions are so strong they make you burst into song—everyone still has the same damn problems you do! In this fun, mischievous, improvised musical for grownups, the Un-Scripted Theater Company explores the meaning of life. Your life. Humans and puppets share the stage as they create a musical out of the air, looking at the trials of modern life from the big picture—and the small. Come see The Great Puppet Musical, and you'll see your world in a whole new way.

San Francisco
The SF Playhouse 2nd Stage
533 Sutter Street
(between Mason & Powell, near Powell St. BART)

May 3 - June 2
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
8:00pm

Tickets $15 general
$10 students & seniors
http://www.un-scripted.com

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Front page!!

2007-05-27T09:19:17Z

Well, front page of the website, anyway. But a great pic in the Guardian.

http://www.sfbg.com/

Congratz guys!

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Un-Scripted on Yelp

2007-04-26T19:26:32Z

Been to one of our shows and had a great time? Tell the world! Post a review of Un-Scripted on Yelp. It'll help Un-Scripted and it will help the world find out how great we are.

Post a review today!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/vp86XlpVd-jxzKH3ZrM1gg?hrid=0Iv9CJ7D0QoqaqbxMC4c2w

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Supertrain Opens and Cast List

2006-10-05T20:30:58Z

Supertrain opens tonight (half price preview night tonight, free pizza night tomorrow). Here is the play schedule so far...

Thursday 10/5:
christian, jennifer, derek, kurt, darlene, linda
music: david norfleet

Friday 10/6:
dave, alan, jennifer, derek, darlene, ana
music: richard leiter

Saturday 10/7:
dave, mandy, jennifer, kurt, ana, linda
music: laura derry

Thursday 10/12:
christian, alan, mandy, derek, kurt, linda
music: david norfleet

Friday 10/13:
dave, alan, mandy, jennifer, darlene, ana
music: david norfleet

Saturday 10/14:
mandy, jennifer, derek, kurt, darlene, linda
music: daniel walling

Thursday 10/19:
dave, alan, mandy, derek, darlene, linda
music: david norfleet

Friday 10/20:
christian, alan, jennifer, kurt, ana, linda
music: david norfleet

Saturday 10/21:
dave, christian, mandy, derek, kurt, ana
music: david norfleet

Thursday 10/26:
christian, alan, jennifer, kurt, darlene, linda
music: david norfleet

Friday 10/27:
dave, christian, alan, mandy, darlene, ana
music: david norfleet

Saturday 10/28:
dave, christian, mandy, jennifer, kurt, linda
music: david norfleet

http://www.un-scripted.com

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Un-Scripted Improv Classes in October!

2006-10-04T16:55:26Z

Learn to Improvise Like Un-Scripted
Un-Scripted presents: a series of classes on how to improvise like Un-Scripted! As with most Bay Area improv companies, Un-Scripted has its own style focus. We're interested in rich, theatrical improv, with a colorful story and clear main characters. Students may attend any or all of the classes. All classes are at the SF Playhouse, Stage 2. Classes 1, 2, 4, and 5 are $40 each or $120 for all four of them togeather. Each class starts at noon and runs for 3 hours (except class 3). Please e mail an instructor to sign up for a class or for more information.

Class 1: Sunday, October 8 -- Genres! Part 1
Go beyond the cliches! We'll explore the characters, environments, and acting style of a variety of genres, so we can practice living in a world, instead of just visiting. Genres Part 1 is likely to include literary and historical genres, such as Shakespeare.
Taught by: Mandy Khoshnevisan, mandy@un-scripted.com

Class 2: Sunday, October 15 -- Genres! Part 2
Go beyond the cliches! We'll explore the characters, environments, and acting style of a variety of genres, so we can practice living in a world, instead of just visiting. Genres Part 2 is likely to include the wide realm of science fiction and adventure.
Taught by: Dave Dyson, dave@un-scripted.com

Class 3: Saturday, October 21 -- Improvising Arthur Miller!
Get up close and personal with the dark side of the American Dream. Afterwards you'll have the opportunity to see one of Arthur Miller's later plays, The Ride Down Mt. Morgan, performed at the SF Playhouse. Your ticket to the show is included in the price of the class!
Taught by: Tara McDonough, tara@un-scripted.com

Class 4: Sunday, October 22 -- Protagonist!
Who's the story about? In this class, we'll do scenes in all kinds of genres, with a focus on how to find the protagonist, and then figure out who's with them--and who's against. We'll work on how all that stuff called "acting" works on the improv stage.
Taught by: Christian Utzman, christian@un-scripted.com

Class 5: Sunday, October 29 -- Style-Matching!
Style-Matching is one of the most valuable skills we use at the Un-Scripted Theater Company. What kind of scene am I in? What kind of show am I in? What kind of improvisors am I on stage with? What kind of improvisor am I? You'll learn to follow the clues and figure it out. Hone your style-matching skills, and watch as genres magically appear!
Taught by: Christian Utzman, christian@un-scripted.com

http://www.un-scripted.com/classes/index.htm

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Wikipedia

2006-09-26T22:29:40Z

Wanna know more about the Un-Scripted Theater Company? Now you can find out about Un-Scripted on Wikipedia...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Un-Scripted_Theater_Company

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All Aboard!

2006-09-21T03:10:02Z

Hello, Friends!

It's not too early to sign on for the Ride of the Season! SuperTrain needs Conductors (House Managers), Engineers (popcorn makers), and Track Workers (Ushers). The audience will be treated as passengers on a train, so if you feel inspired to wear overalls and play a character as you work, we would LOVE it.

This show runs October 5-28 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm SF Playhouse (533 Sutter, between Powell and Mason. 2nd Stage). Call for volunteers is at 6:30.

Your support is greatly appreciated. We'd love to have you as part of the SuperTrain crew! This is a real, constructive, hands-on way to support the arts.

Please e-mail me, amber@un-scripted.com to reserve your date!

Thank you,

Amber

Imagine a train so enormously huge, anything could happen on it. Thats the setting of Un-Scripteds next show, SuperTrain. Well follow the adventures of the crew and passengers of this massive train as it rolls across the countryside. Who knows what theyll encounter each nightdinosaurs? A volcano? Time travel? A romantic dinner?
All that is possible, and more, limited only by our imagination. Thats SuperTrain!

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The Impossible Film Needs Extras and Runners August 24, 25, 26

2006-08-24T20:38:05Z

It's closing weekend of The Impossible Film Project, and we're going out with a bang! We need casts of thousands (OK, not literally) to make this weekend the biggest and baddest IFP weekend ever. Seen the show already? Come check out what it's like behind the scenes -- we need etras and runners Thursday August 24, Friday August 25, and Saturday August 26!

Call time is 6:30 pm at the theater (533 Sutter Street at Powell, near Union Square in downtown San Francisco). You'll be done by 9:30 at the latest.

Want to sign up? Need to know more? Email tara@un-scripted.com or PM me on Tribe.

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Supertrain Auditions

2006-08-21T20:08:20Z

Imagine a train so enormously huge, anything could happen on it. That’s the setting of Un-Scripted’s next show, SuperTrain. We’ll follow the adventures of the crew and passengers of this massive train as it rolls across the countryside. Who knows what they’ll encounter each night—dinosaurs? A volcano? Time travel? A romantic dinner?
All that is possible, and more, limited only by our imagination. That’s SuperTrain!

Auditions this Sunday August 27th and Monday August 28th.
Rehearsals September
Performances October
If you would like to schedule a time slot or have any questions please e mail Christian at:
christian@un-scripted.com

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Impossible Film Project Review

2006-08-05T20:19:09Z

WooHoo! People love us!
http://www.bullseyerooster.com/blog/
(check out the entry on August 3rd)

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We need YOUR help to accomplish THE IMPOSSIBLE!

2006-07-31T21:39:21Z

Lights... Camera... Improv!

Imagine a movie created from audience suggestions, completely script-free, filmed mere minutes before you see it for the first time.

Our next show, The Impossible Film Project, is a series of short films that are made while the audience waits. Armed with a camera and several tapes, a director and a team of improvisers will hit Union Square this August.

We need runners to deliver the tapes back to the waiting audience, then re-join the team in time to do it again!

This is a very real, constructive, hands-on way to support the arts!

Not into running? We need ushers, too!

Contact amber@un-scripted.com to volunteer for any of the following shows!
August 3 - August 26 (Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays)
The San Francisco Playhouse, 2nd Stage
533 Sutter Street (between Powell & Mason, near Powell St. BART)
See www.un-scripted.com for more info!

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Rate your improv geekyness

2006-06-20T19:22:41Z

http://www.dangoldstein.com/ImprovGeekQuiz.html

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Birthday Special

2006-06-15T20:25:45Z

In honor of Tara's birthday yesterday and another certain cast member's birthday today, all tickets for tonight's show, when purchased ONLINE, are just $7! That's right. Less than half prices. Again, it's online only. If you buy your tickets at the door, you'll pay full price.

Happy Birthday to us!

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Happy Birthday Tara!

2006-06-15T15:52:05Z

Happy Happy Birthday
From all of us to you
Happy Happy Birthday
uh...
We hope you don't turn blue!

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Break a leg with the new show!

2006-06-02T22:57:20Z

Even though I'm on the East Coast I still miss you guys bunches. Hope all goes well with the new show!

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Sponsor a Grand Prize for You Bet Your Improvisor

2006-05-23T21:45:54Z

I'm calling around for Advertisers and Grand Prize sponsors this week. $50 for an ad in the program for the whole run of shows. Two $25 gift certificates gets your business in as a Grand Prize twice in the show itself.

Let me know if you're interested...
-Christian

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Un-Scripted in Marin this Friday!

2006-05-08T18:27:45Z

We're performing at College of Marin this Friday at 7pm. College of Marin is where I started doing improv. It's going to be fun heading back to the stage where I got my start.

You Bet Your Improvisor
College of Marin
835 College Ave
Kentfield, CA 94904
7pm
Box Office (415) 485-9385

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Un-Scripted on Myspace

2006-05-08T18:19:18Z

The Un-Scripted Theater Company now also has it's own profile on Myspace. If you would like to be friends with it just ask. It's friendly like that...
http://www.myspace.com/unscripted_theater

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Chicago Improv Festival

2006-05-08T16:55:48Z

Un-Scripted performed at the Chicago Improv Festival last Friday night to a sold-out house. Check out the new picture in the photos. For a time this photo was the only non-mainstage photo on the CIF website. Go us!

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3 for All

2006-05-04T08:52:09Z

“3 for All” is playing this weekend!
Friday and Saturday @ Bats.
http://www.improv.org/shows/3forall.htm
If you don’t know them…they are fantastically, mind-crushingly wonderful.
Come see them if you can!

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Auditions for You Bet Your Improvisor!

2006-04-01T06:56:41Z

We will be auditioning You Bet Your Improvisor Monday, April 3 and Tuesday, April 4 in the evening. This improv format is a game show in which audience members compete to win valuable prizes. Short form, “Theatresports”-style improv experience a must; long form and singing experience a plus.

Although this is not a paid position, we promise you'll have lots of fun. We request a commitment for weekly rehearsals from April 12th through May 24th, and then for rehearsals and weekend shows from May 30th to July 1st, but we're flexible. Rehearsals and shows will be located in San Francisco.

Auditions are Monday and Tuesday evening, April 3rd and 4th. Location TBA (downtown San Francisco).

To schedule an audition time, send an email to dave@un-scripted.com with your full name and choice of audition dates (April 3rd or 4th). More information will be sent to you by email.

Find out more about us at www.un-scripted.com.

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Improv Fight Club-

2006-03-24T01:47:45Z

So in doing this I will no doubt anger some Canadians (it's a long story). Suffice to say, a friend and sometimes fellow improv guy (phil of sound & fury) mentioned this great idea he stole from a Canadian Improv Fest.... Fight Club - improv style. Any interested?

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Redux : Improv Fight Club

2006-03-22T21:06:36Z

With a little help from the fan-f*cking-tastic Shaun, there's life in the idea of holding a weekly 'fight club' style improv meeting. Thanks to the afore mentioned amazing theater director, we can hold it at the Climate Theater on the corner of Folsum and 9th Street in SF. She and I are thinking about doing the first one on April 4th, from 8pm to 11pm. It's BART accessable and reall a nice little place. Who's interested in making this a reality?

(please read the old post about IFC to find out more details pertaining to what it is...)

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What Actor would play you in a Romantic Comedy?

2006-03-20T20:28:24Z

Here's a chance to find out which actor would play you in a Romantic Comedy. I'm working on an "Actress" test too. Look for it soon.

http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=10104637154806331990

When I took the test I got: Adam Sandler

On the one hand, Adam Sandler will be playing you in the romantic comedy film of your life. On the other hand, Drew Barrymore will be playing your love interest. That’s something isn’t it? You’re attractive and suave enough that your sense of humor can reel in the ladies. Of course they won’t remember having met you in the morning, but you’ve got a solution for that.
Movie sampling: The Wedding Singer, 50 First Dates

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Love at First Sight Cast Lists

2006-03-20T03:44:53Z

This week's cast:

Friday March 3 - Half Price Preview Night!! Tickets just $6
Amber, Christian, Jenn, Mark, Mike, Tara

Saturday March 4 - Opening Night - Free stuff giveaway
Alan, Christian, Jenn, Mark, Mike, Susan

Love at First Sight
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm, March 3 - 25
Stage 250
Off-Market Theater
965 Mission Street

$12/$8 students and seniors
$5 ages 12 and under

www.un-scripted.com

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Glenn!

2006-03-11T02:04:05Z

Congratulations Glenn on winning the $1000 Improv Slam Singing Contest Championship!!!!!

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$100 Improv Singing Contest

2006-03-04T23:03:31Z

The first Thursday of every month there is an improv singing contest in San Francisco. I was talking to one of the people who put it on last night and they were saying that, strangely, someone from Un-Scripted has won practically every show. Either they have been a guest at Un-Scripted at some point or they're a perminate member of Un-Scripted. How cool is that!

The show is totally worth checking out. Heck, I won $100 last night!

If your interested here is all the information:
Improv Singing Contest
Win a $100 and have a great time.

http://www.zeppelinbeach.com

A cross between "Who's Line Is It", "American Idol" and the energy of a live show.
Any one can compete or come just come to watch a great show.

When: The first Thursday of every month
Who: You, Your Friends and the Audience

Where: : "Off Market Theater"
965 MISSION St., S.F. CA 94103

$10 admission
$5 for contestants
Ticket info (415) 896-6477

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Happy Valentine's Day from Un-Scripted

2006-02-14T22:37:16Z

Are you on our email list? If you are, you'd be about to get this email:

As lovers and friends all over the world come together to exchange tokens of their feelings in honor of the 77th anniversary of the day penicillin was introduced as a method of fighting bacterial infections, we at The Un-Scripted Theater Company would like to take this moment to say we love you all.

We love you all so much that, just as antibiotics fight disease, we fight to entertain you and bring the joy and love of improv to you all. And what could bring love and the magic of improv together better than:

Love at First Sight: An Improvised Romantic Comedy
That’s right, the show that wowed audiences last year returns. Don’t miss these heartwarming tales of lovers overcoming quirky madcap obstacles as they struggle to prove love really does conquer all. Brought to life from your suggestions, each show is different — because it’s Un-Scripted!

Love at First Sight
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm, March 3 - 25
Stage 250
Off-Market Theater
965 Mission Street

$12/$8 students and seniors
$5 ages 12 and under

www.un-scripted.com

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Improv Classes!

2006-01-24T01:12:59Z

The Un-Scripted Theater Company presents…
Classes with Susan Snyder

For more information (including by mail pre-registration discount!) or to register, contact susan@un-scripted.com

Improv for Shy People
Saturday, January 28, 2006
1pm - 4:30pm
San Francisco location
Cost: $45

Improv for Shy People is a gentle dip into the improv waters. The class tends to be folks who are new to improv but more experienced improvisors are also welcomed. This class provides a low-key, non-competitive environment where improv can be explored at your own pace. Improv is a wonderful tool to both get past shyness AND appreciate the positive aspects of being shy.

Improv for Shy People meets one time a month and each class is unique!

The Women’s Business Improv Group
Sunday, February 5, 2006
2pm-4:30pm
San Francisco location
Cost: $30

While working with women improvisers who come from myriad professions, I’ve seen (and experienced for myself) how improv can help move through “blocks” both professional and personal. More than a support group, the Women’s Business Improv Group is a chance to connect, share experiences, improvise solutions and build new skills that will help you be successful while being yourself.

Improv for the Helping Professions
Sunday, February 19, 2006
1pm - 4:30pm
San Francisco location
Cost: $45

Although many elements of the helping professions vary by job (creative arts therapist, social worker, doctor, nurse, EMT, paramedic, life coach, teacher, therapist), we all need to make quick connections with folks, often under stressful circumstances. In this class we'll explore how improv skills can help you feel grounded, improve your ability to "read" the moment and create richer, more satisfying interactions with your patients and clients.

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Love at First Sight Auditions

2006-01-19T20:01:58Z

The Un-Scripted Theater Company is looking for good-natured, experienced improvisors to perform in our improv format, Love at First Sight: An Improvised Romantic Comedy. The show runs from March 3 to March 25, Fridays and Saturdays, at San Francisco's Off-Market Theater.

For this show we are looking for improvisors who can have fun but also can stay in character, play within the style, and commit fully to their acting. In preparation for the show, we will be studying a variety of modern romantic comedy types, movies like When Harry met Sally to Fever Pitch and everything in between. Prior knowledge of this genre is not necessary, but long form improv experience is a strong plus.

Although this is not a paid position, we promise you will enjoy yourself! Rehearsals are once a week (mostly on Tuesday nights), and we request a commitment from January 31st (when rehearsals begin) through March 25th with 1 or 2 rehearsals added in February; dates and times TBA. Rehearsals and shows are in San Francisco.

Auditions are Sunday, January 22 from 3 to 6pm and Monday, January 23rd 7 to 9pm. To schedule an audition time, send an email to jennifer@un-scripted.com with your full name and choice of audition dates. We will send you more information by email. Thanks!

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Find out more about us at www.un-scripted.com.

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Where The Hills Are Clustered

2005-12-12T22:34:36Z

"At the other end of Warren County, Route 46 reaches the nicely assonant Manunka Chunk, whose name comes from a Leni-Lenape word meaning "where the hills are clustered.""

MAAAAAaaaanunka Chunk!
MAAAAAaaaanunka Chunk!
We've got rhythm, and we've got spunk...

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Buy Your Tickets Now!

2005-12-12T20:10:08Z

Closing weekend of Let It Snow is fast approaching. Buy your tickets now; this weekend will sell out!

www.un-scripted.com

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2006 Season!

2005-12-08T02:40:33Z

Here, with very general dates, is the 2006 Season!

February 11
Mark your calendars now for a short-form show celebrating love and Valentine's Day, in the style of the fabled Fibbs Love Show.

February - March
Love at First Sight, an Improvised Romantic Comedy

One of the most popular film genre's of all time comes to the improv stage. Sit back and watch the zany mishaps that happen whenever two people fall in love.

May
The Impossible Film Project

Ever seen a movie mere moments after it was shot? While the crew is still out shooting the rest of it? It's as close to a "live" movie as you can get, and it's all improvised from your suggestions.

July - August
You Bet Your Improvisor

This hit improvised game show promises to make winners of us all by tickling our funny bones, but you can also win valuable prizes as an audience contestant, if you bet your improvisor!

October
Supertrain

Adventure. Excitement. Hilarity. The world's largest and fastest train is on a collision course with fun. Will any of the passengers survive? Will you?

December
Musical
Will it be Let It Snow? Will it be something else? We don't know, but it will be a musical.

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Let It Snow: Week Three Cast

2005-12-06T17:18:52Z

Friday: Alan, Bryce, Christian, Ken, Lisa, Mandy, Tara
Saturday: Bryce, Cort, Glenn, Jennifer, Ken, Lisa, Susan
Sunday: Alan, Christian, Cort, Glenn, Jennifer, Mandy, Susan

Only two weeks left -- don't miss your chance to see YOUR town onstage!

Let It Snow! An Improvised Holiday Musical
November 25 – December 18
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 3pm
The Phoenix Theater
414 Mason Street, #601, between Geary & Post
$15/$10 students & seniors

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Let It Snow: Week Two Cast!

2005-12-06T17:16:17Z

Friday: Cort, Dave, Glenn, Jennifer, Ken, Mandy, Tara
Saturday: Bryce, Christian, Cort, Glenn, Jennifer, Lisa, Susan
Sunday: Alan, Bryce, Christian, Dave, Lisa, Mandy, Tara

Let It Snow! An Improvised Holiday Musical
November 25 – December 18
Friday & Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 3pm
The Phoenix Theater
414 Mason Street #601, between Geary & Post
$15/$10 students & seniors
www.un-scripted.com

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Missing FEAR

2005-11-30T21:44:34Z

Just thought i'd drop this here and let you all know that I can't wait until next year when hopefully the fine boys and girls of Un-scripted will bring us more tales of terror...

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Let It Snow: Week One Cast!

2005-11-28T20:12:57Z

FRIDAY, November 25 (post-show discussion)
cast: Alan, Bryce, Christian, Jennifer, Ken, Lisa, Susan

SATURDAY, November 26 (post-show party)
cast: Alan, Bryce, Dave, Ken, Lisa, Mandy, Tara

SUNDAY, November 27 (post-show nap!)
cast: Christian, Dave, Jennifer, Ken, Lisa, Mandy, Susan

Don't miss opening weekend of Let It Snow, the improvised holiday musical from The Un-Scripted Theater Company. All shows are at San Francisco's Phoenix Theater, mere blocks from Union Square at 414 Mason Street (at Geary), 6th floor. Reserved-seat tickets are available online at www.un-scripted.com (save 50% with the coupon code HALF, through THIS WEDNESDAY, November 23 only).

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Half Price Tickets to Let It Snow!

2005-11-17T17:27:58Z

Now through Wednesday, November 22, all tickets for Let It Snow are half price when you buy them online. Think of it as a little holiday gift from Un-Scripted to you!

So get your friends together, pick a day, and buy your tickets at www.un-scripted.com with the coupon code HALF. Then take all the money you saved and spend it on beer and cookies at the show!

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Un-Scripted all up in Theater Bay Area!

2005-10-28T09:31:49Z

Improvisors Are Actors, Too
By Julie O'Shea (Excerpts)
Theater Bay Area
November 2005 Issue

About five years ago, improvisational theatre underwent something of a cultural revolution. Companies started popping up all over the place, each trying to carve a unique niche in the Bay Area's vibrant, fast growing theatre scene. The art form was suddenly hip, suddenly chic and suddenly everywhere, from uptown bars to downtown clubs to cable TV.

Some have argued that shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Curb Your Enthusiasm has helped revive this old theatre technique and make it new again. But Drew Carey and Larry David can't take all the credit here.

Improv theatre has also blossomed under the dedication, excitement and drive of many small local groups that seem to have materialized starting around the late 1990's. Do an Internet search for Bay Area troupes and classes and dozens of names appear on the screen. Gone are the days of performing in small out-of-the-way comedy-sports clubs.

Scripted acting and improvised theater go hand in had notes Shaun Landry, one of the founding members of the San Francisco Improv Alliance and Oui Be Negroes. For instance, says Landry, if someone forgets a line in the middle of a scripted scene, an actor who's taken a few improv classes can easily steer the action to where it needs to go.

"Each [theatre technique] complements the other" Landry says "Having them both together is a dream” What’s more, Landry adds, is that improv is now being seen as a "viable format" for auditions.

For the entire article please go to www.improvalliance.org

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Upcoming Classes

2005-10-20T01:21:13Z

We've got some fun classes coming up. Post here or message me for info on registration:

INTRO TO IMPROV - Starts this Monday (six week series)

In this class you will learn a bit of improv theory, but most of all you will
practice improv exercises, play improv games, and act out improvised scenes with your fellow classmates. Informative, yes, but also ridiculously fun.

Our teaching philosophy is to create safe environment where you will feel free to create without fear of judgment. We encourage students to take all six classes, but drop-ins are welcome. Come give it a try!

Instructors: Dave Dyson and Glenn Etter
Monday nights, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
October 24 - November 28
2015 Center Street, Berkeley (near Berkeley BART)
Cost $15 per class prepaid, $20 per class drop-in

IMPROV FOR SHY PEOPLE - Saturday, November 13

Improv is a gentle dip into the improv waters. The class tends to be folks who are new to improv, but more experienced improvisers are also welcome. This class provides a low-key, non-competitive environment where improv can be explored at your own pace. Improv is a wonderful tool to both get past shyness AND appreciate the positive aspects of being shy.

Instructor: Susan Snyder
November 13, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
San Francisco location
Cost: $45 ($35 prepaid)

INTERMEDIATE IMPROV - Starts this Monday (six week series)

Learn the skills that make improvised scenes compelling, entertaining, and more enjoyable. Subjects explored include narrative, characters, raising the stakes, "what's the scene about," and reacting and connecting to your partner. You will receive more feedback on your improv, but again our philosophy is to maintain a safe, supportive environment where you will feel free to play and take risks.

Instructors: Dave Dyson and Glenn Etter
Monday nights, 9:00pm - 10:30pm
October 24 - November 28
Location: 2015 Center Street, Berkeley (near Berkeley BART)
Cost: $15 per class prepaid, $20 per class drop-in
Students may also attend the beginning classes for an additional $10 per class

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Stephen Kearin --class notes

2005-09-26T21:27:36Z

http://people.tribe.net/tigerific/blog?r=1&topicId=7dadd172-e189-4c18-b27e-8f3cbce2127e
enjoy!

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Let it Snow Auditions!

2005-09-19T22:50:07Z

The Un-Scripted Theater Company is looking for experienced long-form
improvisors who can also sing and dance to perform in our much-loved format, Let It Snow: An Improvised Holiday Musical. This show is a good old-fashioned Broadway-style musical playing one block off Union Square during the holiday season. Long-form and musical improv experience a must; scripted musical and/or dance experience a plus.

Although this is not a paid position, we promise you'll have lots of fun. We
request a commitment from October 1 through December 18, but you won’t be needed every day. Rehearsals and shows are in San Francisco; we’ll rehearse two days a week until we open, then move to three shows and one rehearsal per week from November 21 through December 18. The full cast is not required to be at all the shows.

Auditions are Monday and Tuesday, September 26 and 27 in the evening, with the evening of Wednesday, September 28 as a call-back date. Location TBA (downtown San Francisco).

To schedule an audition time, post a reply here and I'll message you with more information.

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Un's playing at BATS this weekend!

2005-09-09T18:30:27Z

I know most of our tribe-fandom will be at Renn Faire this weekend, but for those of you in the City...

Brian and I will be playing in the Shakespeare shows at BATS tonight and tomorrow. Bay Front Theater, Fort Mason, 8pm. Come and cheer for us wildly whenever we come onstage.

Wahoo!

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Pictures

2005-08-30T18:25:43Z

Added a few there for you guys. Yay Zombies!

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Impossible Film Project was decidely possible

2005-08-28T18:37:14Z

It was great fun running for the show. Ya'll are very talented troupe and yet still down to earth, which makes it a pleasure just to hang out.

Thanks for the advice about improv. I originally took Dave and Glenn's intro class just for fun as a way to meet people after moving to California, and also to stretch my personal "envelope" a little out of the comfort zone. Years of engineering work has taken it's toll on my funnybone. I was amazed when the exercises re-awakened a sense of childhood creativity in me that I didn't realize I had lost. I've definitely been bitten by the improv bug and hope to see ya'll again someday.

Thanks.

-patrick

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The Impossible FIlm Project: Week 4 Cast

2005-08-23T17:27:48Z

This week’s cast:
Thursday: Andy, Brian, Carla, Christian, Jennifer, Kerry, Tara
Friday: Alan, Alex, Andy, Christian, Elan, Jennifer, Kerry, Lindy
Saturday: Alan, Alex, Andy, Brian, Carla, Elan, Lindy, Mark, Tara

Week 4 film directors:
Thursday: Alan, Goose, Zack
Friday: Brian, Jason, Mandy
Saturday: Amber, Goose, Maya

With musician David Norfleet scoring each film live, and the on-the-fly video tech expertise of Rachael Caselli.

This show closes Saturday -- don't miss it!

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The Impossible Film Project: Week 3 Cast

2005-08-16T19:34:12Z

Week Three Cast:
Thursday: Alan, Carla, Elan, Jennifer, Kathy, Kerry, Mark, Tara, Zack
Friday: Alan, Alex, Brian, Christian, Jennifer, Kathy, Kerry, Lindy, Mark, Zack
Saturday: Brian, Carla, Christian, Elan, Jennifer, Joel, Lindy, Mark, Tara

Week Three Directors:
Thursday: Amber, Goose, Jason
Friday: Brian, Dave, Mandy
Saturday: Mandy, Maya, Zack

Of course, every night has a live, improvised score by the fabulous David Norfleet or Steve Kirk.

And the audience would see nothing at all without the on-the-fly video tech expertise of Rachael Caselli.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30pm
at The Dark Room (San Francisco)
2263 Mission Street between 18th & 19th

Buy tickets online and save $2 each with the coupon code TRIBE. (Saturday night was sold out -- so buy early!)

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The Impossible Film Project: Week One Cast

2005-08-15T19:21:40Z

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
Directors: Goose, Jason, Mandy

Actors: Alan, Carla, Christian, Dave, Elan, Joel, Kathy, Lindy, Mark

Live Score by David Norfleet

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
Directors: Amber, Jason, Maya

Actors: Alan, Alex, Dave, Elan, Jennifer, Joel, Kerry, Lindy

Live Score by Steve Kirk

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
Directors: Amber, Dave, Maya

Actors: Alan, Brian, Carla, Christian, Elan, Jennifer, Kathy, Kerry, Tara

Live Score by David Norfleet

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IFP Mentioned in SF Weekly "Night and Day"!

2005-08-12T01:08:57Z

We're the Friday Pick for this week's "Night and Day" in the SF Weekly!

In Night and Day of this week's SF Weekly (page 26)

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Friday
Rapid-fire filmmaking contests, such as Cinemasports' now-worldwide fest, are a little gimmicky--single takes are fine for actors, but editing should never be an improv act. The Un-Scripted Theater Company, however, takes the idea to such an absurd length that it's practically avant-garde. The aptly titled "Impossible Film Project" creates a movie minutes before showtime, based on suggestions from the very audience attending the show. Confused? Let's break it down: Improv actors, armed with cameras, hit the streets after you tell them what you want to see. Somehow this becomes a film in "mere minutes," as promised by Un-Scripted on its Web site. Can the group pull it off? It already did in New York. The show starts at 7:30 pm (and continues through August 30) at the Dark Room, 2263 Mission (at 18th Street), SF. Admission is $8-12; call 401-7987 or visit www.darkroomsf.com.

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Week 1 of IFP

2005-08-09T19:15:39Z

Those of you on our mailing list know we usually summarize the weekend's shows in the email. The nature of this show makes that pretty difficult, so I thought I'd post a more detailed summary of the segments I was in and see if anyone else from the cast wants to elaborate on their segments.

For those of you unfamiliar with the show, we tell three stories a night, but the cast of one story doesn’t really get to see the other stories. That’s why I only know what happened in the segments I was in.

Thursday: Fugitive Therapy directied by Jason
Suggestion: A white hat (actual physical object from the audience)
This action-packed story started off with a bang with Jack (Dave) running over Mark (Joel) with his car (see it on Week 1 Highlight Reel on our website now: http://www.un-scripted.com/shows/videos/week1.htm). But was it really Jack or his evil twin? Jack flees from the law convinced of his innocence.

Enter the detective team, played by Alan and Lindy (who’s character names I forget). The recently “ex’d” detectives try not to let their personal live interfere with the investigation with limited success. They chase Jack throughout the Mission cornering him in the Dark Room Theater before he slips away.

This roller-coaster story ends with two surprising twists that leave Alan and Lindy back in each other’s arms and Jack a free man.

I ask you, why do I feel like I can’t spoil the ending when you can’t see the show again? I don’t know, but that’s what you get for not being there to see the show yourself.

The other Thursday stories involved a group of guys hanging out on the town that ended with Elan kissing Amber (also viewable on the Week 1 Highlight Reel) and the third one I didn’t really see at all except one bit where Joel and Carla were singing.

Friday: A Bewitched Romance directed by Maya
Suggestion: A coffee maker and a belt (also actual objects from the audience)
I got paired with Lindy again for this tale, and again I can’t remember our character names. Switching to third person: Alan has one day to visit San Francisco and arranges a personalized guided tour led by his former High School friend Lindy. Lindy show him around the Mission (because that’s where you should spend your time if you’ve only got 1 day in San Francisco). Along the way, she reveals some magical powers, conjuring coffee out of mid-air, and taking Alan to the magical store of Fabuloid, where he buys a magic belt.

Eventually Lindy gets in trouble from Waldor (Christian) for revealing to Alan that she is indeed a witch. Alan and Lindy get put into Witch Jail at the Whiz Burger pending the results of their trial. They take that opportunity to fall madly in love, as one does in those types of situations. When Waldor returns he gives the couple two choices: 1. Lindy pays a $35 fine and Alan is put to death or 2. Lindy loses her powers and becomes mortal and Alan pays the $35 fine. Lindy shocks Waldor by choosing mortality. But Alan and Lindy still have some magic in their lives thanks to the magic belt.

There, that’s a pretty comprehensive recount of that segment. One of the other stories was a real heart-felt drama. Unfortunately they had trouble with their sound and the last segment came back with out any sound. So the actors dubbed it live. The other story involved Jennifer having a fear of water as the result of peeing her pants in front of a store as a child. You can see that on the Highlight Reel too.

Saturday: A Pho Sit-Com directed by Dave
Suggestion: Pho (Vietnamese Beef Soup & what an audience member had eaten for lunch)
This story followed a classic sit-com formula with three room-mates Bella (Kathy), Leena (Carla) and Bella’s nephew Phil (Alan) along with their wacky next-door neighbor Ed (Jeff). (Hey, I remembered all the names!) When Bella wants money to buy a new bed, Phil and Leena seek Ed’s advice on money making schemes. They decide to make & sell Pho to earn money to buy Legos that they can then sell to earn the money to buy Bella the bed. The plan unravels though when Bella eats all the soup. Leena and Ed finally sleep together (after all we’d been waiting the entire series for it to finally happen), and Bella loves the soup so much, she doesn’t need a new bed. After all, all you need is Pho!

Amber directed a Behind the Improv mockumentary style piece for Saturday night. The other story involved the Chicken-ati, a secret society based around chickens.

I’ll be directing this weekend. We’ll see what kinds of crazy things happen!

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Thank you-

2005-08-08T19:14:52Z

To Everyone At Un-Scripted:

Just wanted to thank all you guys from Saturday's cast (esp. the director and cast of team 3) for all your support and faith in me. Can't wait to help out more (even if I don't make it onto the screen).

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The Impossible Film Project: Week 2 Cast

2005-08-08T17:36:35Z

This week’s cast:
Thursday: Andy, Carla, Christian, Dave, Elan, Jennifer, Kathy, Lindy, & Zack
Friday: Alex, Andy, Brian, Dave, Elan, Joel, Kathy, Kerry, & Tara
Saturday: Andy, Carla, Christian, Jennifer, Joel, Lindy, Tara, & Zack

This week’s directors:
Thursday: Alan, Brian, Mandy
Friday: Alan, Amber, Zack
Saturday: Alan, Goose, Maya

With musicians David Norfleet and Steve Kirk.

The Impossible Film Project
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, August 4-27
The Dark Room
2263 Mission Street (between 18th and 19th)

$12/$8 if you mention Tribe!

www.un-scripted.com
(check out clips from week 1 to be posted soon!)

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Video Equipment?

2005-08-04T01:33:04Z

Anybody have any leads on video equipment? We are still missing some stuff for The Impossible Film Project, and we open August 4.

We're looking for a video switcher, and a 12 foot video screen. There are other things really we want, but that's what we really need.

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Improvisor Bracelets

2005-08-02T21:59:39Z

We now have Improvisor Bracelets for sale. They're black, made in the USA, and come with a blurb about the cause they support.
http://www.un-scripted.com/store/index.htm#bracelets

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improv with homeless teens?

2005-07-24T04:57:20Z

Anyone have some experience with (or know of anyone) teaching improv to homeless teens? I'm working on a potential progect in this area and would like to survey the collective brain pan so to speak.

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Anyone here from Houston?

2005-06-25T09:59:13Z

Just wondering.

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Casts?

2005-06-18T09:15:08Z

Where can I find the cast lists for The Short and the Long of It? Huh? Huh??

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Best of the Bay Poll

2005-06-13T21:37:09Z

Hey Guys,
The San Francisco Bay Guardian's "Best of the Bay" poll is going on again. It would be so great if Un-Scripted won this year. Please, if you can, take a moment and vote for us as "Best Theater Company" we might have a chance.

They have eliminated both the "best improv group" and "best comedy group" this year, so we're up against all the huge theater companys in the "Best Theater Company" category.

They have, however, made it much easier to vote. They make you sign in now, so you can answer a few categories, go away, and then come back and pick up where you left off. It was overwhelming in the past because there were just too many choices you had to answer all at once.

Now you can vote for The Un-Scripted Theater Company for "Best Theater Company" and come back and vote for other stuff later.

Happy Voting!
http://www.bestofthebay.com/vote/

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Un-Scripted Memorial Day Weekend Shows!

2005-05-26T21:14:39Z

This Week Only!
Thrusday, Friday, and Saturday at 8pm

The Un-Scripted Theater Company appears with The Tiny Bandoleros as part of the San Francisco Improv Festival!

San Francisco
May 26 - May 28
The Next Stage
1620 Gough (at Bush)

$15/$12 students & seniors

More info online at
http://www.un-scripted.com

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Crazy stuff on the Internet

2005-05-15T19:38:01Z

The title of this thread says it all...

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Love at First Sight - Closing Weekend!

2005-04-28T17:50:47Z

Friday, April 29 and Saturday April 30 are the last two Love at First Sight shows. Closing weekend usually sells out, so buy your tickets early (www.un-scripted.com).

Friday: Alan, Carla, Derek, Jennifer, Lindy, Tara, with music from David Norfleet
Saturday: Alan, Carla, Dave, Derek, Jennifer, Susan, with music from Jerome Rossen

(Join us for post-show Karaoke Saturday at The Mint on Market Street in San Francisco!)

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Newbie wants to practice!

2005-04-27T02:51:36Z

I'm just on my fourth improv lesson with Dave and Glennnnnn on Monday nights over in the East Bay, but I'm already hooked and I can't get enough improvisation. I'd like to meet up with like-minded imrov junkies just to practice for fun. Are there any groups that get together like this? I just moved here from Alabama and don't know anyone.

-patrick

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Love at First Sight Rocked the House!

2005-04-23T21:24:18Z

I was so happy that I could go see Love at First Sigh on Saturday night 4/16! That show was so amazing!! I had the best time and everyone did an Awesome job!! I just want to say thanks for the fun evening! Maybe I'll go back to school and study archeology!!!

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Love at First Sight Cast!

2005-03-31T19:40:39Z

Inspired by Hollywood comedies, Love at First Sight is a modern-day romantic comedy that's never the same show twice -- because it's Un-Scripted (of course). Improvised from first meeting to first kiss, this hilarious yet heartwarming script-free tale of would-be lovers, unforseen obstacles, and ensuing hijinks will restore your belief in the power of romance AND have you laughing in the aisles!

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You Bet Your Improvisor Cast

2005-03-27T18:56:15Z

Cast for Friday, March 4, 2005:
Brian McBride, Tara McDonough, Joel Micucci, Amber Price, Ken Robertson and Christian Utzman

Cast for Saturday March 5, 2005:
Dave Dyson, Jennifer Kah, Brian McBride, Tara McDonough, Joel Micucci and Ken Robertson

Check back with this thread for subsequent weeks' casts ... or visit un-scripted.com/shows for a continually-updated list, thanks to some brilliant Java-script programming by Ken Robertson (thanks, Ken!).

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Our East Bay Improv classes - starting soon!

2005-03-23T20:10:06Z

Good news! First, I joined tribe.net today. It was alarming but motivating to learn that I had zero friends.

Second, we got a space for our upcoming beginning/intermediate classes in the East Bay. Yes! And it only took 37 phone calls.

Here's the info:

Classes start Monday, April 4, and run for 6 weeks. All classes are on Monday nights, to help with those Monday blues. Beginning sessions are from 7-9, intermediate from 9-10:30. Intermediate students can come to the beginning session if they like.

The general aim of the classes is to have fun, be spontaneous, and explore various aspects of improv in a supportive and safe environment. It is a good aim. Dave and Glenn are your humble (yet impossibly skilled) improv teachers.

Classes take place at 2015 Center St. (at Milvia) in Berkeley, a block from Berkeley BART. Prices are $15/class for intermediate, $20/class for beginning, $25/class for both.

A description of the classes will go up on the website fairly soon, assuming we get our act together, which we will, because as mentioned we are impossibly skilled.

Let us know if you're interested! We'd love to have any of you there.

Glenn (and Dave )

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2005 classes?

2005-03-23T20:01:38Z

Hi,

Your class listings look great. Will you be offering them again in 2005?

Susie

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Collin Mocker and Brad Sherwood in Berkeley!!!

2005-03-21T21:23:09Z

Hey People-
I just wanted to extend this to tribe: WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? — Comedy with Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, 8 p.m. April 23. Berkeley Community Theater, Berkeley. $25-$45. (866)
468-3399 or www.ticketweb.com. Tickets on sale now.

So, I plan to be there...

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You Bet Your Improvisor Opening Weekend

2005-02-28T20:58:09Z

It's opening weekend of You Bet Your Improvisor and The Un-Scripted Theater Company's 2005 Season! We're so crazy about improv, we bet you can’t find a better deal this weekend.

Preview Night & Talkback Session
Friday! Friday! Friday, come to our Preview Night and Talkback Session. Not only do you get the thrills and excitement of You Bet Your Improvisor, but you can also take part in a Talkback session afterwards with the show's director where you can tell us what you think of our latest format. Your opinion deserves to be heard!

How much would you expect to pay for this unique opportunity? This Friday only, tickets are just $5! That’s right, $5! But wait, there's more… You'll also receive a coupon to see You Bet Your Improvisor again for just $5. That’s 2 shows for the price of one! If you're selected as a contestant and win the fabulous prizes, it's like we're paying you to see the show! We're that crazy.

Opening Night Free Stuff
Saturday! Saturday! Saturday, come to our Opening Night. Not only do you get to see the one-of-a-kind spectacular that is You Bet Your Improvisor and have the opportunity to be a contestant, but you'll also receive free ice cream, pizza, and gift bags! You can't buy pizza and ice cream for $10, let alone enjoy an evening of improv too for that price. How do we do it? We're crazy, that's how.

Friday: Dave, Glenn, Jennifer, Ken, Joel, Amber with musician Victor Speigel
Saturday: Dave, Tara, Glenn, Jennifer, Brian, Ken with musician David Norfleet
And your fabulous host Chris Sams

You Bet Your Improvisor
Fridays & Saturdays, February 25 – March 26
Temescal Arts Center
511 48th Street (at Telegraph) in Oakland

Special "Rated PG" Family Matinee
Sunday, March 20 at 3 pm

$5 Friday, February 25
$10/$7 students and seniors
$5 ages 12 and under

http://www.un-scripted.com

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enTranced

2005-02-23T00:34:41Z

Alexandra (of Unscripteds small town musical)
invites you to come alone or bring guests to
a free workshop presentation of:

enTranced

an original theatre work-in-progress,
based on the Sleeping Beauty myth

at 2 pm, on Sunday, February 27
at The Magic Theatre, Building D, 3rd Floor
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco

reception afterwards to receive your feedback

Features 9 professional cast members, commedia style white-face acting, original electronic trance music, and live percussion.

Fort Mason is located at the corner of Buchanan St. and Marina Blvd., just across from the Marina Safeway. The show starts at 2 and will be around 1 hour long, with a reception to follow. Hope to see you there.

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