Immerse yourself in improvisation for two weeks in Magnet Theater’s Improv Winter Intensive from January 9th - January 20th. Students will study improv 25 hours per week, completing 2 full levels of Magnet improv training in only two weeks. The intensive program concludes with a student graduation show. Students who complete the intensive will be eligible to start at Level 3 in the Magnet program.
visit www.magnettheater.com for more details
FLICK wants to congratulate Ryan Farrell and Gameface for their short film “Klondike: A Support Group,” the best in show at October’s FLICK. Gameface has participated with great result in a few of our shows, and we hope to see more from them in the future. We had a great slate of short videos last Sunday, and we want to thank all the creative people in our circle for submitting their great content, giving FLICK the high standard of quality we’ve come to enjoy. You have a month to start working towards November’s FLICK, wherein the theme will be TURKEY — the bird, the country, whatever you want it to be. Get it in a short video and send it to us! Visit magnettheater.com/flick.php or e-mail americancaesar75@mail.com for more information.
If you’ve never taken an improv class, the Magnet Theater gives people a chance to try it out for free. No experience is required and the class is open to all. The instructors are professionals in the business and include Rick Andrews, who has taught at improv festivals across the country, Mark Grenier, who has studied both film and acting and has taught improv at various institutions and schools, and Megan Gray, who is the Artistic Director of the Magnet Theater and has a performed on cruise ships and written for major networks like MTV2 and Comedy Central.
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Dave Thunder is a semi- finalist in The 7th Annual Andy Kaufman Award Show - SEMI FINALS
You’ll never know what to expect as you witness 15 Alternative Comedians compete for the right to become one of only Six Finalists. This is a once-a-year comedic marathon of the best of the best. Hundreds of video’s have been submitted over the past few months, highlighting America’s most interesting Alternative comics as they highlight their unique form of hilarity. A secret panel of Industry Professionals and friends and family of Andy Kaufman have been very busy narrowing down the list to the15 semi-finalists you will see tonight This is anything but Stand-Up. These comics are borderline insane and will do most anything short of breaking the law to get you to laugh. The Andy Kaufman Award has become the most coveted Comedy Award in the World. Andy Kaufman was the first Alternative Comedian and he broke all the rules. Every comic wants to win this award.
Go behind the scenes of NYMIF with our Town Hall discussion at 8pm on Wednesday, November 2nd as we bring together accomplished performers and teachers to discuss the growing field of musical improv. The panel will include:
Tara Copeland (Baby Wants Candy; The Made-Up Musical)
Michael Martin (The Made-Up Musical; Chairman Golem; Thin Skin Jonny)
Justin Moran (Featherweight; BEEES!; The Spidey Project; Nightfall on Miranga Island)
James Robilotta (North Coast)
Frank Spitznagel
The panel is FREE to the public and will be followed by a Free Intro to Musical Improv with Michael Martin.
Wednesday, November 2nd at the Magnet Training Center (259 W. 30th Street, 2nd Floor, Room C)
8-9pm NYMIF Town Hall
9-11pm Free Intro to Musical Improvisation Class
The Magnet is hosting the Chicago Improv Festival College Improv Tournament on Saturday, November 19th at 12pm, 2pm, 4pm and the finals at 8pm.
With a tournament schedule that looks like Monday Night Football meets Whose Line Is It Anyway, CIF Productions has released the 2011-2012 College Improv Tournament schedule. New for this year’s tournament: There will be one regional per weekend, going from mid-October and until early February. Every regional final will be webcast live, and for free, on CIT’s website.
The winner of each round (plus one wild card ream) as decided by a panel of three judges (comprised of professional improvisers in NYC) will go on to compete in the CIT Big Apple Regional Finals at 8PM. The winner of that will be crowned the CIT Big Apple Regional Champion and will go on to compete in the CIT Nationals in Chicago (March 10, 2012).
Casual Sketch 4 Year Anniversary Show
Come celebrate our 4 year anniversary with us on Monday, September 19th! It’s an open mic for all of your written works of art. Sketch Comedy * Storytelling * Stand Up * & MoreSign ups at 9:30pm and start time is 10pm. You get 5 minutes of stage time.$FreeGood times!Hosted by Leanne Linsky
Come see excellent long-form improv. Tonight’s show is jammed packed with the best students who have studied under Armando Diaz. $7 for the whole evening, free if you are a college student.
Hey, we need to talk.
That’s why you are invited to The Magnet Town Hall! Yes, you.
What is THE MAGNET TOWN HALL?It’s an open forum for students and performers to connect with Magnet teachers, managers and other people that run things or make decisions. Ask them questions, discuss issues, make suggestions, or just listen. Don’t assume people know what you’re thinking or feeling - you’ve got to share it. This will also be a great way for performers and students to learn about recent changes, current initiatives and upcoming projects and opportunities. Lots to discuss. All are welcome. Including you.
Wednesday, September 21st, 6:15pm at The Magnet Theater (254 West 29th Street) .
This month’s featured Flick Video!
Revenge Italiano
Actress/Comedienne Lucia Brizzi finds herself with a less-than-satisfactory local theater review. So she lives, learns and deals with it, the I-talian way.
Featuring Jon Bander, Lucia Brizzi, Kelly Kreye and Mike Toro.
Part of the Magnet Theater’s FLICK Showcase!
Magnet is an improvisational comedy theater and improv school in New York City. Located a few blocks below Madison Square Garden in Chelsea, Magnet offers audiences great comedy shows consistently recommended by critics, tourists, locals, comedy snobs, and people looking for a great cheap date. Plus, there's beer and wine.
Founded in 2005 by veteran improv instructors from Chicago, and led by Armando Diaz, Magnet's mission is to teach the skills necessary to do original, honest, and instantly brilliant comedy. Our training program has been thoughtfully crafted so novices and veterans alike will build and strengthen their skills from class to class, and level to level.
