Improv is the Future of Theater: A Panel Discussion. Join us for brunch and a spirited discussion about improvised and scripted theater, and how improv uniquely satisfies our need for communal artistic experience. Discover the many genres of unscripted theater available to Philadelphia theater-goers. Event includes Q&A with the audience. Bagels provided; mimosas available at the bar!
Panelists:
Benjamin Lloyd: Artistic Director
Bright Invention: The White Pines Ensemble
Bobbi Block: Producing Artistic Director, Tongue & Groove Spontaneous Theater, Co-founder, ComedySportz Philadelphia
Scott Greer: Veteran Philly actor, former ComedySportz company member; recently performed the one-man hybrid scripted/improvised play Every Brilliant Thing at Arden Theater.
Dave Jadico: Artistic Director, ComedySportz Philadelphia, Actor/Writer and External Relations Director, 1812 Productions
Tara Demmy: Instructor, Philly Improv Theater, Company member, Tribe of Fools
Nick Gillette: Instructor, Philly Improv Theater, Co-Founder, Almanac Dance Circus Theater
Moderator:
Mark Cofta, Theater Critic, Broad Street Review
Saturday, February 17th, 11:00am - 12:30pm