improv
ShLong Form: Improv Fun & Games
I’m a fan of improv. I even took an improv class twice down at Granville Island. I wasn’t very good at it, which only made me even more jealous of those who could do it well. Coming up with ideas instantly and running with them in ways that aren’t merely amusing, but actually entertaining, is a tough skill to master.
Every Story Ever Told: slaps mythology solidily on the ass, then it asks for more
If I could have babies, I would have Ryan Gladstone's babies. His babies would be funny, talented, and would attempt things that no mere mortal would ever dare try. Imagine if we populated an entire Fringe with his talented, crazy, babies - people would be entertained for weeks on end and never get bored of the shenannigans his babies would get into.
Dave Morris is An Asshole: but a pretty cool one
Dave Morris is An Asshole.
The Carnegie Hall Show: top notch comedy guaranteed
This stylish vintage-improv show courtesy of National Theatre of the World (Matt Baram, Naomi Snieckus, Chris Gibbs and Ron Pederson) presents absurd comedy within the framework of a genteel variety show. It’s a perfectly contradictory setup given the sometimes dark and demented places the scenes go.
Daniel Packard's Live Group Sex Therapy: this show can suck and rock all at the same time
Now, sure, this show is simply an improvisational style talk show. Daniel Packard, who has been doing the "same" Fringe show every year for the past few years can still pack a crowd and knows very well how to handle said crowd.
