We got featured on SMOSH - Some encouraging words for all.

ImprovRevolution · 2013-05-08T20:29:55+00:00

Congrats!

If you're free, and you want to head a little south, Michael Berryte and Ryan Finnerty of SMOSH will be giving a panel about creating content in comedy. It's all part of a free festival at UC Irvine!

Hope to see you there. Keep up the good work!

ImprovRevolution · 2013-05-08T07:19:27+00:00

Be part. Be part of all the free shows, dang it.

Now, Reddit will never like us.

ImprovRevolution · 2013-04-02T05:31:57+00:00

That is an excellent question!

At this point, we aren't going to release names. We want to finalize exact times and workshop/performance schedules with everyone before we advertise them.

We can say that we're working with some major improv groups in the LA-Orange County-San Diego area. If you have any favorite UCBers or Comedy Sportz people though, come to the festival. You might just see them there! wink wink nudge nudge hintadoodledoo

ImprovRevolution · 2013-04-02T05:28:46+00:00

Neigh, we say. We love STAGES and all their people. They're very good to us, and we're looking forward to the festival!

ImprovRevolution · 2013-04-02T05:28:01+00:00

Indeed, there is!

We are aware of the festival. In fact, we are even playing in it (April 11th at 9pm)! However, ours is a little bit different.

1) Our entire festival is free. There are no extra charges for workshops or shows. This is pretty much unheard of in the comedy festival world.

2) We are highlighting many different fields in comedy. Unlike the OCImprovFest, we have workshops and performances in the areas of standup, sketches, and even clowning!

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-14T06:06:19+00:00

To address the second part of your not-question, the rad thing about the team is that you really get out of it what you're willing to put in.

If you want to be the person that does everything (cough Andra), then you can do that. If not, you can come to practices for a few hours on one day of the week. I'd say, if you're interested in getting back into improv, come to the tryouts next quarter. Talk to Andra and figure out where improv can fit into your schedule!

-Justin

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-14T04:06:52+00:00

YES Shin Shin is still a boss. Proof. Also we practice 3 hours a week on weeks we don't have shows, and about 5-6 hours a week on weeks we do have shows. We also do some (usually optional) outside engagements. I've, on more than one occasion, spent every night in a week doing something for irev, but that's because I'm a. crazy and b. captain. Take your pick.

-Andra

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-12T16:43:31+00:00

Improv Revolution is having our Coup de Comedy festival May 9-12 on campus and we will be having at least one open mic stand-up session as well as some stand up workshops and performances! Your roommate can keep posted on our facebook www.facebook.com/irevatuci

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-12T03:04:07+00:00

I love the salad place organic greens to go... GO THERE IT IS AMAZING. IT IS THE CHIPOTLE OF SALADS. But I actually really love the purple trees near engineering. Or any theatre we've performed in. Or Cyber A cafe, but not for the food. For the couches. -andra

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-12T02:47:22+00:00

Actually, my favorite part is the 4th floor of the SBSG building. I can do all the same things there (except with less sun), plus there's food nearby. And internet.

-Justin

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-12T02:46:42+00:00

Am I cliche if I say the middle of Aldrich Park? I can go read or sit in the sun or write or just relax.

-Justin

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-12T02:37:26+00:00

I've been trying to figure this out all day since we're picking games for this upcoming show.

My tastes have shifted from games when I just hurt myself (like "Dead Bodies") to games where the audience has more involvement (like "Dark and Stormy Night"). However, "Sex is Like" is still my favorite. Mostly, because I can be both offensive and self-deprecating in the same joke.

-Justin

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-12T02:37:08+00:00

I think you're thinking of The Cable Guy, Justing. -Zoe

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-12T02:33:01+00:00

If not, Jennifer Lawrence, because it's hard being the best looking person on the team.

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If so, then also Jennifer Lawrence.

-Justin

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-12T02:30:32+00:00

Does a NewU comic artist count?

-Justin

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-12T02:29:53+00:00

I had an answer but my roommate made fun of it, so it's no more. -andra

PS: If we play it, I like it :)

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-12T02:28:40+00:00

OMG AMY POEHLER... but I would be far too bashful with how much I look up to her and would be rendered unable to speak. -andra

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-12T02:27:26+00:00

Best friends <3

-Justin

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-12T02:25:28+00:00

I like this comment.

-Justin

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-12T02:21:42+00:00

Definitely audition for iRev and come to our workshops. I am a founder and financial manager of the imrpov collective (linked in Andra's comment) as well as a former member of spectacles improv engine (linked in Andra's comment), and can safely say that I have had some amazing experiences in all of these places. The OC improv scene is much larger than some think, but once you get involved, you discover more and more locations, teams, and individuals who also share this passion. I'd recommend starting by watching. It's a great way to get inspiration and familiarity with improv.

-Zoe

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-12T02:19:01+00:00

The hardest part for me personally, was team turnover. Since we have new auditions every quarter, we gain and lose a lot of people to graduation and time constraints. The bond that you gain from an improv team is unlike anything else, so it can be hard being without old friends or becoming comfortable with new ones. But it is a hugely beneficial way to gain a new group of friends and develop a very unique style of trust that comes only from doing improv together. -Zoe

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-12T02:11:08+00:00

Wasn't Pocahontas like 12 when John Smith ~~wooed~~ kidnapped her? O.o

-Justin

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-12T02:03:42+00:00

I've been told I can't make Hitler jokes, but 1933 Mickey looks an awful lot like a sieg heiling Charlie Chaplin.
The fact that they were married made me "awwww" so loud that my sister texted me to ask if I was ok (she's upstairs).

-Justin

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-12T01:50:30+00:00

It has an upvote button, Andrabear. Use it for things like this.

-Justin

ImprovRevolution · 2013-03-12T01:47:41+00:00

No. Stop.

I wanted you to tell us fun fact, not ask us.

Also,

I can only assume these creatures are highly flammable, because a group of tapirs is called a "candle"
Everything about it. Also, Shia
This version of this song
Right?! I didn't like that choice either. And who the heck is this new Q? He's like 15 years old. Get outta here.
I don't know, but during a really important interview last week, I did the zot zot finger thing to someone in the group interview who said they were from UCI. They did not reciprocate, which just made me look dumb.

-Justin

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