Happenings at the Improv
According to Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, “Improvisational theatre (also known as improv or impro) is a form of theatre in which the actors perform without a script. There are several types of improvisation, including:
• Short form improvisation, which consists of short, unrelated scenes
• Long form improvisation, in which the scenes are interrelated in such a way as to form a long narrative
• Improv games, in which the performers attempt to create a comprehensible scene while conforming to certain specified and possibly restrictive rules.”
If you’re looking for fun and improvisation along the Grand, you don’t need to look any further than the Carolina Improv Company, a group headed up by founder and facilitator Gina Trimarco. All upcoming events take place in Uptown at the Myrtle Beach Mall (10177 N. Kings Hwy). For more information, call 843-272-4242 (HAHA) or log onto one of the two websites: www.UptownMB.com or www.Carolina-Improv.com.
March 12 & 13, 7:30pm
Whose Beach Is It Anyway? Improv Comedy Show
Adults $10, Children $8
Carolina Improv Company presents this audience-interactive improv comedy show, where the improvisers take suggestions from the audience about the funny things that pertain to Myrtle Beach, like all-you-can-eat buffets, beach stores, snow birds gone wild, tourist traps, 17 Bypass vs. 17 Business, Aynor (it just sounds funny), foreign exchange students on bicycles, time share sales people bike rallies (helmet or no helmet)… you get the idea. The performers use those suggestions and create instant comedy … it’s like adding water to a chia pet! If you’ve never experienced improv comedy, think of the tv show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” where the performers make it up without a script! This show is appropriate for all ages. Bring your four-year-old child or your 74-year-old grandmother. Both will laugh!
March 17, 7:30pm
Leprechauns, Luck & Laughter Improv Comedy Show
Adults $10, Children $8
Carolina Improv Company presents this audience-interactive improv comedy show about St. Patrick’s Day. They take suggestions from the audience about everything Irish and relative to this green holiday and turn those suggestions into a pot of comedy gold. You may not get real gold, but you’ll feel lucky to be able to laugh! One night only!
March 17, 2 p.m.
Weddings, Funerals, Beauty Pageants & A Fire Baton
All tickets $6
Uptown & Marilou Cook present “Weddings, Funerals, Beauty Pageants & A Fire Baton.” This one-woman comedy act will explore the southern customs of these monumental life events.
March 18, 7 – 10 p.m. –
Third Thursdays
Open Mic Night
No Cover
Third Thursdays Open Mic Nights features local performers. A sign up list is available at 6:30 pm. Come early to get on the list. No cover. Beer, wine and soda available for sale.
March 12 & 13, 7:30pm
Whose Beach Is It Anyway? Improv Comedy Show
Adults $10, Children $8
