Hello, again, good friends!

We promised more details on the cool stuff going on during this creepy month. We hope you come join us to get involved in supporting some great local organizations and having lot of fun along the way!

In this Newsletter:

• New time and new format at Indi Go
• Third Wednesday at the Iron Post
• Ghost & Zombie Crawl
• Asylum Behind the Museum Haunted House
• Freaktini Fundraiser Performance for A Woman’s Place

Tuesdays at Indi Go Artist Co-op

It’s official, Indi Go shows are now starting at 8:00 pm. This month at Indi Go our show is in your hands. Last week’s audience decided what forms or games we did by tossing a die and everyone had a blast! The odds are in your favor, there’s 100% chance you’re gonna laugh.

Tuesdays @ Indi Go, doors open at 7:45 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm. Admission $2
Indi Go is located at 9 E. University Ave., between Neil and Walnut, just south of the city building.

Third Wednesday at the Iron Post

We’re up close and high energy! Our third Wednesday performance offers nearly two hours of mixed short games and long form improv comedy! That’s a lot of Zoo for your buck! Come early to get a seat.

Wednesday, October 21 @ The Iron Post, 8:00 p.m. Admission $4

Ghosts & Zombies Spooktacular on Saturday, October 24!

Zoo Improv is planning a Ghost & Zombie Crawl to raise awareness about “The Mystery of the Asylum Behind the Museum” Haunted House. Proceeds from the haunted house go to benefit both the Prompting Theater and the Orpheum Children’s Museum. If you would like to participate in either, or both, of the following two events, please send an email to Aubrey@zooimprov.com so we can get an idea of how many to plan for and we can put you on the list to get updates if there are any changes. You don’t have to register in advance, but we appreciate when you do.

Ghosts needed at 5:30 pm! Volunteers will meet in the parking lot behind Boltini Lounge. Ghost volunteers can dress in the classic ghost costume of white sheets (or any old sheet) with eye holes. The Prompting Theater has some “ghost costumes” available to share if you don’t have your own, but please let us know so we can plan appropriately. From there, we will haunt the downtown early evening crowd for about 45 minutes.

Zombies will gather at the Class Act studio at 9:45 pm immediately following the Theatersports show. The Prompting Theater is providing make-up so all you’ll need to do is wear whatever puts you in the mood for eating the brains of the living. We’ll leave Class Act around 10:00 pm and crawl all through the downtown area, making stops at our favorite businesses, occasionally stopping to have a drink alongside some of the “pinks.” We invite all the undead to lurch about with us well into the witching hours.
Class Act is located at 114 S. Neil St. in Champaign.

Remember: direct questions or registration to Aubrey@zooimprov.com

“Mystery of an Asylum Behind the Museum” Haunted House

The Prompting Theater and Orpheum Children’s Science Museum are teaming up to frighten adults and children this Halloween at the Orpheum.

Hours:

• Tuesday, Oct. 27 6:00 – 10:00 pm
• Wednesday, Oct. 28 6:00 – 10:00 pm
• Thursday, Oct. 29
  • Schools 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Public 6:00 – 10:00 pm
• Friday, Oct. 30
  • Schools 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Public 6:00 – 10:00 pm
• Saturday, Oct. 31 1:00 pm – 1:00 am

The directors of the Asylum have scheduled specific times for the “fright scale:”

• 10:00 – 6:00 pm Casper (kid friendly)
• 6:00 – 8:00 pm Frankenstein (parents useful)
• 8:00 – 10:00 pm Freddy (adults preferred)

Admission:

• Adults: $10
• Kids under 12: $5
• Family pack – 2 adults and 2 children: $20

All proceeds from this event go to benefit both organizations and volunteers are needed. To volunteer, send an email to Brian.

Freaktini: A fundraiser for A Woman’s Place

We will be performing on Thursday, October 29 at 8:00 pm at The Esquire as part of “Freaktini.” The details follow. We hope you’ll get involved in supporting a great cause and having a great time!
Trick-or-Treat…Looking for a night of Halloween fun for adults? Celebrate Halloween on Thursday, October 29th at Freaktini, a freakishly fun adult-themed Halloween party in downtown Champaign. Festivities will run from 5:30-midnight and include Hors d'oeuvres, cupcakes, food specials, raffle prizes, comedy by Zoo Improv, live music, tarot card readings, and a costume contest with cash prizes. Buy your tickets in advance at Boltini or Cakes on Walnut. Tickets are $20 for the general public and $15 for students. All proceeds from the event will benefit A Woman’s Place, Champaign-Urbana’s only domestic violence shelter. Participating locations include Boltini, Cakes on Walnut, Cowboy Monkey, Esquire, and Bacaro. Halloween isn’t just for kids! Come out and get your freak on at Freaktini! Costumes are encouraged, but not required. For more information go to www.freaktini.com. 

Take care and have fun,
Zoo Improv

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