The Improv Kid: An Improvised Coming of Age Story
Growing up ain't easy, especially when you don't have a script. Join the quick witted cast of the Scatterbrain Improv Company as they create a long form, improvised coming of age story in front of your eyes! Don't miss this new format from the company behind Shot in the Dark.
Don't let the Kid in the title deter you - these are experienced improvisors. From the company that brought you Bookends in 2023 and Someone will Get Married at the end of the Show in 2024. this long form improv production delivers. One suggestion from the audience and the cast is off. This group has worked together for a long time and it shows. Can't wait for Friday at 7:00 and Saturday at 11:45 pm. Bring on the laughs.
Not only was this particular performance fantastic, but I guarantee a good time with any showing of The Improv Kid. The beauty of dipping into the world of improv is that you'll never experience the same world twice. No matter how many times you choose to attend this performance - which I absolutely recommend everyone sees it at least once - there’ll be a new story, new set of characters, and new comedy every time.
The ensemble synergy was seamless, where each member truly supported one another, even when plot points got… confusing. This group made it seem like they all shared one brain; they were reading one another’s minds at every point of the performance. I loved seeing everyone synced up.
Not only that, but every person genuinely seemed like they were having fun. You could see - and hear - cast members giggling and grinning, both on-stage and off-stage. To me, that’s a sign of an extremely successful improvised production. When everyone clearly loves their role, that passion and energy projects onto the audience and reflects right back on-stage in an endless cycle.
It was always “yes, and…” with this group. Not a single idea was shut down or rejected. When things got chaotic, the group rolled with it, found smooth ways to transition out of scenes, and engaged effortlessly with one another’s brilliance. This cast truly knew how to keep an audience engaged.
Anyone who loves seamless comedy, a bit of trial and error, and, of course, improv, will adore this company’s production just as I did.