Date: April 16th 2010

Hi, there friends of Zoo!

We hope you’ll join us at two awesome events this weekend, on Saturday, April 17.

• We’ll be performing at the Theatre in the Streets Festival on Broadway in Urbana at 2:00 pm.
• Then, we’ll be on the stage at the IMC, just down the block at 4:30 pm as part of the Uniting Pride Boneyard Cultural Arts Event.

Both events are free to the public. Donations are welcome. Check out below for more details. We hope to see you there!

Happy Boneyard-ing,

Zoo Improv

 

Theatre in the Streets Festival

It's time for the Prompting Theater's 9th Annual Theater in the Streets Festival!!!

This Saturday, April 17th, from noon until 5 pm, theater is taken from the stage into the streets.  All shows begin on the hour, and are free to all, though of course donations are welcomed (proceeds go to benefit the Prompting Theater, the local CU theater company comprised of adult actors with developmental disabilities).

This Festival will take place in Downtown Urbana, on Broadway (in between Main and Elm, next to the parking garage).  It is also a proud participant in 40 North's Boneyard Arts Festival, helping to bring focus to all sorts of arts and artists in the downtown Urbana area on this Saturday.

This year's line-up:

• Noon:  Central High Drama presenting excerpts from "Suessical the Musical"
• 1 pm:  Miss Place(d) presenting "Dark Moon Manifesto"
• 2 pm:  Zoo Improv presenting improvisational comedy
• 3 pm:  The Prompting Theater presenting "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Get Lost"
• 4 pm:  Rantoul Theater Group presenting excerpts from "A Few Good Men" and scenes from their Studio Theater shows.

Prior to the Prompting Theater's show, raffle tickets for $1 each will be sold.  Winner could win a surprise package sometime during the Prompting Theater's show.

All shows are good for all ages.

 

The UP Center of Champaign County: Boneyard Cultural Arts Event

Independent Media Center, 202 S. Broadway, Urbana

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Free Admission

Performance Schedule:

• 12:30pm – 1pm
  • Urbana Middle School Students Share Their Voice: Jeremiah Beasley, Ronnie L. Portis, Jeremiah and Ronnie will sing motivating songs.
• 1:15 pm
  • Spoken Word: Jeanie Austin will share her poetry.
• 2:00pm
  • Tell Your Story!: Kevin Johnson and Megan Paceley will be videotaping anyone who would like to share why they think The UP Center is needed in Champaign County.
• 3:00pm
  • Artists Reception: Meet the visual artists Trey Coppland, Dana Major, and Evelyne Tardy.
• 3:30pm
  • Class Act presents Theatersports Improv Group: A local improv group will share their talents!
• 4:15pm
  • Spoken Word: Cara Bailey will share her poetry.
• 4:30pm
  • Zoo Improv: A local improv group will share their talents!

 

Do you need some comedy at your upcoming event?

We will bring our one-of-a-kind performances to your event. For birthday and retirement parties, we make your honoree the star of the show! We also offer entertainment for business and corporate events including company parties. Our group will provide a customized improv comedy show that will impress your guests and give them an experience unlike any other. Send an email to contact@zooimprov.com for booking information.

Take care and have fun,
Zoo Improv

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