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Magnet Mixer - Thursday
Special Guest Phooka
@ 6:30pm - Free

Magnet students past and present join improvisers from all the world over and non-improvisers who just want to play, forming rare and wonderful one-night-only combinations. Sign up starts at 6:30.

FEATURING
Alex Marino
The Deconstruction
@ 7:30pm - $5 Reservations

The Deconstruction takes an audience suggestion and breaks it into a million funny pieces.

Directed by James Eason

FEATURING
Alan Fessenden, Alex Marino, Frank Bonomo, Jessica Elaina Eason, Lauren Strope, Paul W. Downs, Doug Moe, Rachel Hamilton, Jesse Falcon, James Eason
Sleep Over!
@ 7:30pm - $5 Reservations

Veteran improvisers improvise a world of hilarious and fascinating characters in this unique improv show.

Sleep Over is, at its essence, a mono-character form. It has elements of monoscene, deconstruction, and La Ronde.

FEATURING
Paul W. Downs, James Eason, Rachel Hamilton, Tara Copeland, Jesse Falcon, Jessica Elaina Eason

The Boss
@ 9:00pm - $5

The Boss, Magnet Theaters premier slow comedy team, creates a universe of unique sensation, demonstrations and displays appealing to the sensible and nervous alike. Dare not bring your wives, leave your husbands at home. No two shows are alike.

FEATURING
Charlie Whitcroft, Dan Fairall, Louis Kornfeld, Quinton Loder, Chet Siegel
Junior Varsity
@ 9:00pm - $5

Junior Varsity have established themselves as one of NYCs most traveled improv groups. BAR NONE!! Formed by Armando Diaz at the Magnet Theater, their fun style & zen energy have made them consistent crowd pleasers.

www.jvimprov.com

FEATURING
Jamie Rivera, Jane Borden, Jarret Berenstein, Kevin Cragg, Megan Gray, Sean Taylor, Shawn Wickens

The Roundup
@ 10:00pm - $5

Come see some of the Magnet's top improvisers thrown together in a never before seen combination of talent for a one night only performance! You'll never see this mix again. Don't miss it!

FEATURING
Tim Eberle, Nick Kanellis, Jessica Elaina Eason, Ashley Ward, Alan Fessenden, Christian Paluck, Jon Bander, James Eason
Hello Laser
@ 10:00pm - $5

Join one of the Magnets longest running teams, Hello Laser, as they perform The Snapshot, an original form that explores the often bizarre and always hilarious avenues born from a single frozen moment.

FEATURING
Nick Kanellis, Dave Thunder, Alan Fessenden, Alex Marino, Corey Grimes, Dave Warth
Free Intro to Improv
Never taken an improv class before? Well here is your chance to try it out for free. Magnet offers you the chance to try before you buy with Megan Gray and Mark Grenier. No experience required. Open to all.

Instructor: Team Taught
Day: Tuesday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Starting: Sep 7, 2010

Level One: The Principles of Improv
Introduces and explores the fundamental principles of improvisation specific to the Magnet Theater. Exercises in agreement, commitment, spontaneity and listening will help build a valuable foundation for you as a confident performer and human being. 8 weeks followed by a graduation performance. No experience required. Open to all.

Instructor: Mark Grenier
Day: Saturdays, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Starting: Sep 11, 2010

Musical Improv Level One
Now this is something to sing about! Eight weeks of music and improvisation. Learn how to put your thoughts into song and take your scenes to the next level. Whether you are an experienced singer or not, you will learn to master duets, rock opera, charity songs, and more! 8 weeks of class followed by a graduation performance. Prerequisite: Level One or equivalent experience.

Instructor: Tara Copeland
Day: Wednesdays, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Starting: Sep 29, 2010

Master Class with Ed Herbstman
Ed will take advanced improvisors through a series of classes designed to make them aware of good and bad habits, break those habits, and replace them with techniques that will make their work onstage come to life, fueled by spontaneity and built upon a foundation of confidence and ease.

Ed Herbstman is one of the founders of the Magnet Theater. He performs irregularly in The Mantzoukas Brothers and is an instructor on the Magnet faculty. Ed is also head writer at Dandelion, a firm which creates entertainment sponsored by brands. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and children and dog.

Prerequisite: Magnet Level Three.

Instructor: Ed Herbstman
Day: Thursday, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Starting: Sep 9, 2010

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