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The second show of the Magnet Theater’s sketch company-in-residence, “America!” will introduce you to characters that will take you on a journey through our national psyche, and explore the people and things that define and inform our American-ness.  Like baseball.  And Ira Glass.  And immigrants.

So unfurl your flags and crack open a cold Sixpoint beer: opening night of “Company 29: America!” is coming your way this Friday, May 18th, at 7pm at the Magnet Theater.

Fri May 18th, 2012, 7:00pm
Sat May 19th, 2012, 9:00pm
Sun May 20th, 2012, 8:00pm
For more information, click here!

The only rule is that there are no rules. Watch 6 of New York’s best improvisers perform organic freeform improvisation in two mind blowing parts.

Featuring:

Rick Andrews

Ed Herbstman

Chet Siegel

Paul Barker

Frank Bonomo

Alan Fessenden

 Click here to learn more!

Magnet Summer Intensive:
Become an Excellent Improvisor.  

Magnet Theater Training Center

A system designed to turn civilians into exceptional improvisers.  Classes in improvisation lead to performances, and advanced classes lead to regular performances on our stages.  Comedy writing, storytelling, auditioning, musical improvisation, and voice classes provide opportunities for improvisers and creators to expand their comedic range, inform their creative pursuits, and have a great time while doing it.  YES