Hi friends!

As many of you know, Myq Kaplan and I have a new music comedy album that releases on September 25 and is available now for pre-order on iTunes.

Here’s a real fun animation of the first song off of our new album, the Comedians’ National Anthem: http://tinyurl.com/9y3ndbt

Please enjoy.

And tell your friends who like this kind of stuff to order the new album, Please Be Seated, on iTunes today: http://tinyurl.com/cs7ezku Tell them!

We’re having CD release parties in New York, Boston & LA in the coming weeks so I hope to see you soon!

This Thursday’s casts are up!  Buy your tickets now!

thescenenyc:

Tickets on sale now! http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/173278

THE SCENE
Taylor Burris (ImprovAsylum)
Cathleen Carr (Birds, Dos Experimentos)
Allison Dembek (GCA, Act One, New Team Lunacy)
Jodi Lennon (Exit 57, Screw Doggies, Annoyance)
Micah Sherman (Baby Wants Candy, Second City)
Dan Hodapp (Beige, Hodapp & Rothwell)

ACT TWO
Mike Burton (GCA, Act One)
Amey Goerlich (Indie Cagematch, Krompf)
Julia Morales (Someday The Cake, Nobody’s Token)
Natasha Rothwell (Seer/Sucker, Neighbor Boy) 
Doug Stoley (Conan, Screw Doggies)
Ashley Ward (Big Black Car, Baby Wants Candy)

FIRST ACT
Brigid Boyle (The Baldwins, Taco Supreme)
Bob Kulhan (Second City, Baby Wants Candy) 
Julie Sharbutt (Shakespeare in the Park, Birds)
Ed Illades (i.O. Chicago)
Richie Moriarty (ImprovAsylum)

Thursday, May 10th @ 9:30 PM
The People’s Improv Theater (123 E. 24th St., NY, NY)
$5. Bring a student ID from any theater and get on the waitlist for FREE tickets! Or, purchase tickets in advance here. 
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The Scene turns 1!

danhodapp:

thescenenyc:

photo by Eric Michael Pearson

THE SCENE TURNS ONE!

On April 12th, The Scene turns one year old.  We’re celebrating birthday with a big blowout show and afterparty.  Awesome performances, special guests, surprises, fun.  We’re pulling out all the stops.

This show will sell out!  You’ll want to PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW to make sure you get a seat. 

THE SCENE - ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW
Thursday, April 12th, 9:30 PM - ???
The People’s Improv Theater
123 E. 24th Street, NY, NY
ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: $5

So, this is a big deal.  

A little over a year ago, Micah and I sat down to discuss re-booting The Scene at the People’s Improv Theater. We had previously ran the show with Reverse 5 back at the old space, but we wanted something a little different this time.  Our goal was to create a weekly improv show that was just as accessible to audiences of non-improvisers as well as improvisers.  We wanted to keep things as simple as possible.

At the time I wasn’t doing much improv and suddenly had the availability to go all in on a new project.  I wasn’t aware of the countless hours I was about to put it, but I’m thankful I was able to dive in at that exact moment. The Scene has been my most important comedy experience to date and I’m proud of what we’ve done so far.  

The show’s impact on my confidence as a performer has been immense.  I’ve had the opportunity to play with my heroes, met tons of new friends and helped build an awesome community.  It’s amazing how much can change in a year.

Guys, it’s awesome to make stuff.  Let’s make some more!