The New Guard (Wed 101, Tue 201, Mon 301)

BEHOLD! THE NEW GUARD! Enjoy their Feats of Strength! Come watch the up-and-coming stars of The Institution Theater raise your spirits over their heads by making up characters and stories right before your very eyes! Revel in the Contest of Wits! Witness the bravery as they charge into comedy armed only with their instincts and your suggestions. Wonder at the Cavalcade of Laughs! Laugh until your face hurts at the wonderful antics that they create upon the stage! And for a special Sunday night treat, we'll give you two, that's right TWO shows, for the PRICE OF ONE! If you attend one, you get the other for FREE! @8PM SOMETHING JUST HAPPENED... Directed by Sarah Marie Curry Our students have been working on their improv tools: emotion, connection, commitment, space work, and inspiration. Their scenes will begin with silence, and grow into the discovery of the moment and the joy as the scene unfolds for them. Featuring Adriana Krueger, Andrew Eaton, Chris Hatcher, Cody Herring, Craig McGreggor, Erin Nies, Josh Santo, Lance Hunter, Lark Kaskie, Lori Hobbie, and Patti Austin. MATCH.COMEDY Directed by Jo Chauvin. Improvised dating videos and the quirky dates that follow. Featuring Bonnie Burke, Braeden Gilchrist, Brandon Baca, Eric Romero, Grace Reinhold, Jeffrey Aselu, Jenny Parker, Maggie Lieser, Miles Chick, Mubariz Hayat, Nigel Lewis, Riley Davis, and Sarah Doering. THE MEERKAT. Directed by Asaf Ronen Organic improv flowing in and out of scenarios. Featuring AJ Reyes, Amanda McIntyre, Brooke Pothast, Camille Mitchell, Dana Hudec, Ethan Stites, Kelly Blume, Kenny Madison, Matt Alvarez, Maura Walsh, Phil Gelabert, and Zach Leos.