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Chinatown Invasion Show: UH Double Rainbows

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Special Guest: The UH Double Rainbows
Improv Comedy at Ong King

Honolulu, HI, June 12– Think Fast welcomes UH Manoa’s Double Improv Rainbows to the Chinatown Invasion: Improv Comedy Show at Ong King Art Center, 184 N King St.

The Double Improv Rainbows from UH Manoa join Think Fast Improv onstage at Ong King Arts Center for a night of unscripted theater, laughs and fun!

Think Fast will be saying goodbye to a long-time friend by playing The World’s Most Dangerous Improv Game- 2 Men, No Shoes, 50 Live Mousetraps.

Come out for a super fun time, support live comedy and have a few drinks.

Show starts at 7:30pm, show at 8pm. $10 at the door.

 

WHERE: Ong King, 184 N.King Street
WHEN: Friday, June 12th
TIMES: 7:30pm doors open, 8pm show begins!
TICKET: $10 at door
PARKING: Chinatown Municipal Parking ($3) on Smith/Nimtz and River/Nimitz

The Original Jams Improv Show in Kaka’ako!

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Join us for another round of ORIGINAL JAMS IMPROV SHOW awesomeness!

This will be our very last show at 685 Auahi Street…but don’t you fret Monsieur Marius! We’ll be movin’ and out and up to Kaka’ako Agora in November! More deets coming soon…

For now..check us out for one last blow out!

Featuring some of Hawaii’s top players including the OJAMS House Team: TOE JAM FOOTBALL!

Open Improv Jam to follow! No experience required. Anyone can play! NEWBIES VERY WELCOME!

Free Event – $5 suggested donation

All donations will go StoryU Arts – a Division of the BBB Torch Award Winning Non-Profit The BizGym Foundation

FEATURED: Improvaganza 9 Hawaii Festival of Improv – CLOSING NIGHT MASH UP

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This year’s “Improvaganza Closing Ceremony” will feature the annual Improvaganza Mash Up. The Mash will feature performers from this year’s improvaganza selected to be in groups at random. Each group will have 15 minutes to create a new show format and then 15 minutes to perform it.

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events.  The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international  improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

FEATURED: Improvaganza 9 Hawaii Festival of Improv – Alternative Stage

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Improvaganza’s Alternative Stage features three very unique improv show including:
“Boxeatori B-Treato” from Turin, Italy
“Super Mega Art Show” an Improvaganza Fan Favorite
“Hush” by Hawaii’s On The Spot

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events.  The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international  improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

FEATURED: Improvaganza 9 Hawaii Festival of Improv

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Last show at Kumu Kahua theater featuring:
“Shades of Grey”
“Improv Bandits”
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Hawaii’s own “Dr. Safeword”

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events.  The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international  improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

FEATURED: Improvganza 9 Hawaii Festival of Improv – Ladies Only Stage

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Improvaganza presents the “Ladies Only Stage” where the women run the show! This block of shows features two all female improv teams!
“The Pin-Up Squirrels” – New York, New York
“Essence Improv” – Los Angeles, California

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events.  The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international  improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

FEATURED: Improvaganza 9 Hawaii Festival of Improv

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Join Honolulu’s own “Dicks and Janes” as they perform their 70s kid show themed improv show “KIDIOTIC” along with fellow local team “The BFF Show” and “Sibling Rivalry”.

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events.  The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international  improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

FEATURED: Improvaganza 9 Hawaii Festival of Improv

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Headlining this block of shows and making their return to the improv stage after a 7 year hiatus is Honolulu’s own “Screwbuki!” Joining them will be local team “Teen Angst” and Tall Grande Venti”

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events.  The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international  improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

FEATURED: Improvaganza 9 Hawaii Festival of Improv

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Join Improv Hawaii’s very own “Improvhi News Show” team as they make their 2nd apperance at Improvaganza! They’ll be kicking off the night along with Headliner Ben Jones’ one man improv show “Just Ben” and iScream Sandwich!

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events.  The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international  improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

FEATURED: Improvaganza 9: Hawaii Festival of Improv – International Stage

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Improvaganza welcomes three OUTSTANDING international acts to Honolulu!
“Impro Brasil” – Rio De Janiero, Brazil
“Italy Boxeatori B-Teatro” – Turin, Italy
“Improv Bandits” – Auckland, New Zealand

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events. The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

FEATURED: Improvaganza 9: Hawaii Festival of Improv – Opening Ceremony

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Improvaganza kicks off the festival with an epic opening night ceremony with performances by:
“The Alohahas” – Kona, Hawaii
“Impro Brasil” – Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
“Essence of Improv” – Los Angeles, California
“Super Mega Art Show” – Seattle, Washington

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events. The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

On the Spot presents… Walkabout Wednesday Comedy Throwdown!

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On the Spot Improv presents the Walkabout Wednesday Comedy Throwdown.

This FREE short form improv comedy Show pits 1 guest Improviser against our Iron Improvisers as they do battle for points, laughs, and audience appreciation every Wednesday night.  Your suggestions start the scenes, your approval crowns the winner!  To keep the improvisers honest, our referee will monitor the action, awarding points for stellar play or detracting points for violations.

Show starts at 7:30 at the ARTS at Marks Garage.  This is a relatively family-friendly show – come one, come all!

On the Spot presents… Walkabout Wednesday Comedy Throwdown!

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On the Spot Improv presents the Walkabout Wednesday Comedy Throwdown.

This FREE short form improv comedy Show pits 1 guest Improviser against our Iron Improvisers as they do battle for points, laughs, and audience appreciation every Wednesday night.  Your suggestions start the scenes, your approval crowns the winner!  To keep the improvisers honest, our referee will monitor the action, awarding points for stellar play or detracting points for violations.

Show starts at 7:30 at the ARTS at Marks Garage.  This is a relatively family-friendly show – come one, come all!

Wednesday Improv Throwdown presented by On The Spot

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On the Spot Improv presents the Walkabout Wednesday Improv Throwdown! Free Comedy!

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Now in its Third Season, this high-energy short form improv comedy show pits 1 guest Improviser against our Iron Improvisers in a 2v2 battle for points, laughs, and audience appreciation. Your suggestions start the scenes, your approval crowns the winner!  To keep the improvisers honest, our referee will monitor the action, awarding points for stellar play. And if the improvisers stumble, watch out for the yellow flag and loss of points.

Show starts at 7:30 at the ARTS at Marks Garage, and it goes down EVERY WEDNESDAY.  The performer lineup is constantly changing to incorporate the island’s best improvisers and special guests, so the only guarantee is a hilarious time.  This is a family-friendly show (with penalties awarded for the occasional slip-up) – come one, come all!

Best of all, this show is FREE!

About OTS Improv (from otsimprov.com):

On The Spot Improv is Hawaii’s longest running improv group. Established 2001, On the Spot from Aiea Hawaii, have been entertaining audiences all across the country with their unique brand of improvised theater. The group has been called one of the most innovative improv groups in the world by Chicago Improv Festival Executive Producer Jonathan Pitts for their unique approach to improvised theatre. Their signature style incorporates narrative storytelling, minimal dialog, and strong blocking to create cinematic images to tell complex stories.

OTS made a name for themselves in the national improv community creating several original genre-esque formats, such as their improvised macabre show “Tell Tale Dreadful,” their improvised homage to the master of suspense “Hitchcock,” their playful 1920’s live action silent movie show “HUSH.”

They Have performed all over the country such as the Austin Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, Phoenix Improv Festival, Chicago Improv Festival, and recently at the Seattle Festival of Improv Theater.

Currently the ON THE SPOT is a full time partner with Hawaii Academy of Performing Arts / ARTS at Marks. Along with performing monthly improv shows, On the Spot also teaches on going improv classes, Produces a yearly scripted play, and host the annual Improvaganza Hawaii festival of Improv all from their home base at the ARTS at Marks Garage located in the Heart of the Honolulu Chinatown Arts District. (1159 Nuuanu Ave.Honolulu Hi, 96813)