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7:00pm-9:00pm ASH WEDNESDAY Evel Cathedral (Chris Schneider, Stan Laikowski, and Rachel Korowitz) hosts a variety night of sketch, standup, and improv acts. This week: Dave Hill (Theme song/Memoir reading), Chicken Ranch (Improv), Homeroom (Improv), The Hamptons (Improv), Manzano Bros. (Improv) and Evel Cathedral (Improv). $5 For booking: ashwednesday@magnettheater.com |
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8:00pm SLOW COMEDY Magnet students perform, hosted and directed by Armando Diaz.$5 |
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MAGNETOSPHERE Magnet improv ensembles perform, directed by Armando Diaz. Hosts Flavor Destination (Charles Whitcroft, Clare Saperstein, Damon Ketron, Marian Rosin, May Lane, Michael McFarland, Shawn Amaro, Stephen Kornstein) with guests New Extreme Platter (Alan Fessenden, Dan Dobransky, James Aylward, Jamie Rivera, Jessica Bell, Joseph Dembner, Mary Frances Huang, Melissa Blumer). $5 |
| FRIDAY, JAN 6 | |
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8:00pm DWAYNE'S GUEST HOUSE improv from Rob Dubbin, Greg Wilker, John Murray, Frank Campanella, Matt Evans, and Lex Morales. And other special guests! $5 |
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MAGNET MIXER Graduates of our training program assemble for one-night-only improv ensembles.$5 |
| SATURDAY, JAN 7 | |
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7:30pm THE TINY SPECTACULAR Magnet Instructors (and Second City alums) Ed Herbstman, Abby Sher, Jean Villepique, and Rachel Hamilton mix it up with some superspecial friends of the Magnet for a rare and amazing improv treat, every week. $5. |
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| SUNDAY, JAN 8 | |
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THE PROJECT REBOOT Improv with some of the best independent groups in town. New teams to be announced tonight! $5 |
| WEDNESDAY, JAN 11 | |
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7:00pm-9:00pm ASH WEDNESDAY Evel Cathedral (Chris Schneider, Stan Laikowski, and Rachel Korowitz) hosts a variety night of sketch, standup, and improv acts. THIS WEEK: Shayna Ferm (Musical), Matt Evans (Monologue), Andrew Wright (Stand up), Evie Aronson (Stand up), Tamale Sepp (Stand up), Primal Bias (Improv), Fancy Dragon (Improv). $5. For booking, email ashwednesday@magnettheater.com |
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MAGNET AUDIOVISUAL SOCIETY Various respected members of our community host historical presentations of the filmic or televised sort, for your cultural edification and comic and artistic inspiration. It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963). FREE |
| THURSDAY, JAN 12 | |
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8:00pm SLOW COMEDY Magnet students perform, hosted and directed by Armando Diaz.$5 |
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MAGNETOSPHERE Magnet improv ensembles perform, directed by Armando Diaz. This month's host Flavor Destination (Charles Whitcroft, Clare Saperstein, Damon Ketron, Marian Rosin, May Lane, Michael McFarland, Shawn Amaro, Stephen Kornstein) with guests Toxic Shock (Devlyn Corrigan, Eden Gauteron, Eileen Mullane, Ellie Mae McNulty, Hugh Strange, Laura Dreyer, Mary Archbold Shay, Quinton Loder) $5 |
| FRIDAY, JAN 13 | |
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8:00pm TJ Monkey's presents THE COMPROMISE improvised by Flynn Barrison, Will Hines, Porter Mason, and guests.$5 |
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MAGNET MIXER Graduates of our training program assemble for one-night-only improv ensembles.$5 |
| SATURDAY, JAN 14 | |
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7:30pm THE TINY SPECTACULAR Magnet Instructors (and Second City alums) Ed Herbstman, Abby Sher, Jean Villepique, and Rachel Hamilton mix it up with some superspecial friends of the Magnet for a rare and amazing improv treat, every week. $5. |
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| SUNDAY, JAN 15 | |
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| WEDNESDAY, JAN 18 | |
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7:00pm-9:00pm ASH WEDNESDAY Evel Cathedral (Chris Schneider, Stan Laikowski, and Rachel Korowitz) hosts a variety night of sketch, standup, and improv acts. THIS WEEK: Dustin D'Addato (Stand up), Matt Evans (Monologue), The Hamptons (Improv), Matt Little (Stand up), Ikarus (Improv), Gunshow (Improv). For booking, email ashwednesday@magnettheater.com. $5 |
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| THURSDAY, JAN 19 | |
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8:00pm SLOW COMEDY Magnet students perform, hosted and directed by Armando Diaz.$5 |
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MAGNETOSPHERE Magnet improv ensembles perform, directed by Armando Diaz. This month's host Flavor Destination (Charles Whitcroft, Clare Saperstein, Damon Ketron, Marian Rosin, May Lane, Michael McFarland, Shawn Amaro, Stephen Kornstein) with guests New Extreme Platter (Alan Fessenden, Dan Dobransky, James Aylward, Jamie Rivera, Jessica Bell, Joseph Dembner, Mary Frances Huang, Melissa Blumer). $5 |
| FRIDAY, JAN 20 | |
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7:00pm CLASS SHOWCASE Armando Diaz's Level 1 Sunday. FREE. |
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| SATURDAY, JAN 21 | |
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7:30pm THE TINY SPECTACULAR Magnet Instructors (and Second City alums) Ed Herbstman, Abby Sher, Jean Villepique, and Rachel Hamilton mix it up with some superspecial friends of the Magnet for a rare and amazing improv treat, every week. $5. |
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| SUNDAY, JAN 22 | |
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7:00pm STORYTIME! Dave Serchuk, writer for NPR, Public Radio International, Playboy, the New York Press, the New York Post, The Forward and The New York Times: Upfront hosts a night of readings by various writers. THIS MONTH: Brian Finkelstein, Susannah Hegner, Helen Coster, and Rosemary Stevens. $5 For booking, email storytime@magnettheater.com |
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THE PROJECT Improv with some of the best independent groups in town. $5 |
| MONDAY, JAN 23 | |
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3:00pm THICK Rick Bland (voted Outstanding Actor at NY International Fringe Festival) brings his black comedy from the UK to the Magnet. Free, but reservations required. |
| WEDNESDAY, JAN 25 | |
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7:00pm-9:00pm ASH WEDNESDAY Evel Cathedral (Chris Schneider, Stan Laikowski, and Rachel Korowitz) hosts a variety night of sketch, standup, and improv acts. THIS WEEK: Kid Dervin (Improv), Homeroom (Improv), Schneider and Scally (Improv), Joshua Friedman (Stand up), Jack Kukoda (Stand up), Fancy Dragon (Improv). For booking, email ashwednesday@magnettheater.com. $5 |
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MAGNET AUDIOVISUAL SOCIETY Various respected members of our community host historical presentations of the filmic or televised sort, for your cultural edification and comic and artistic inspiration. Tonight: episodes of the TV show SPORTSNIGHT. FREE |
| THURSDAY, JAN 26 | |
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8:00pm SLOW COMEDY Last Show! Magnet students perform, hosted and directed by Armando Diaz. Featuring: Barry Lank Brian Donnelly Brian Waite Corey Grimes Daniel Perez David Etkin Garrett Palm Hal Phillips Jennifer Stone Louis Kornfeld Megan Gray Nick Zimmerman Peter McNerney Thomas Gleadow. $5 |
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MAGNETOSPHERE Magnet improv ensembles perform, directed by Armando Diaz. This month's host FLAVOR DESTINATION (Charles Whitcroft, Clare Saperstein, Damon Ketron, Marian Rosin, May Lane, Michael McFarland, Shawn Amaro, Stephen Kornstein) with guests TOXIC SHOCK (Devlyn Corrigan, Eden Gauteron, Eileen Mullane, Ellie Mae McNulty, Hugh Strange, Laura Dreyer, Mary Archbold Shay, Quinton Loder). $5 |
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8:00pm Industrial Improv and The Rare Bird Show. Our Philly friends come to town to improvise for you. $5. |
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7:30pm THE TINY SPECTACULAR Magnet instructors and Second City alums Rachel Hamilton, Ed Herbstman, Abby Sher, Miriam Tolan, Jean Villepique, plus Tara Copeland, James Eason, Jason Mantzoukas, Christine Walters, and special guests improvise amazing characters on a regular-size stage. $5 |
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7:00pm-9:00pm ASH WEDNESDAY Evel Cathedral (Chris Schneider, Stan Laikowski, and Rachel Korowitz) hosts a variety night of sketch, standup, and improv acts. THIS WEEK: Jacqueline Novak (Stand up), Dustin D'Addato (Stand up), Chicken Ranch (Improv), Surf and Turf (Improv), Ronnie DiFranco (Musical), Dwayne's Guesthouse (Improv). $5 For booking, email ashwednesday@magnettheater.com. |
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8pm IMPROV REVUE Magnet students perform a variety of longforms in a Revue-style show. Featuring: Adam Schwartz, Garrett Palm, Ian Caruth, Jessica Farmer, Justin Herfel, Leah Spigelman, Leslie Korein, Lloyd Lederman, Louis Pearlman, Lucas Held, Marcy Jarreau, Millicent Cho, Miranda Smith, Nick Morrison, Nick Zimmerman. $5 |
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MAGNETOSPHERE Magnet improv ensembles perform, directed by Armando Diaz. This month's host TOXIC SHOCK (Devlyn Corrigan, Eden Gauteron, Eileen Mullane, Ellie Mae McNulty, Hugh Strange, Laura Dreyer, Mary Archbold Shay, Quinton Loder) with guests NEW EXTREME PLATTER (Alan Fessenden, Dan Dobransky, James Aylward, Jamie Rivera, Jessica Bell, Joseph Dembner, Mary Frances Huang, Melissa Blumer). $5 |
| FRIDAY, FEB 3 | |
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8:00pm DWAYNE'S GUEST HOUSE improv from Rob Dubbin, Greg Wilker, John Murray, Frank Campanella, Matt Evans, and Lex Morales. And other special guests! $5 |
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9:30 SYMPOSIUM “Does Comedy Matter?” With New York Times Magazine contributing writer and author of The Areas of My Expertise John Hodgman, Onion features editor Joe Garden, Late Night with Conan O’Brien writer Brian Stack, New Yorker cartoonist Sam Means, Weekends with Maury & Connie executive producer and Daily Show creator Lizz Winstead, and Magnet Theater’s own Armando Diaz. Audience members will be invited to participate as well, and speakers will have 3-5 minutes to irrefutably prove their stance. $10 |
| SATURDAY, FEB 4 | |
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7:30pm THE TINY SPECTACULAR Magnet instructors and Second City alums Rachel Hamilton, Ed Herbstman, Abby Sher, Miriam Tolan, Jean Villepique, plus Tara Copeland, James Eason, Jason Mantzoukas, Christine Walters, and special guests improvise amazing characters on a regular-size stage. $5 |
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| SUNDAY, FEB 5 | |
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NOT THE PROJECT Improv groups formed from regular Project teams on a special Superbowl Night. $5 |
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7:00pm-9:00pm ASH WEDNESDAY Evel Cathedral (Chris Schneider, Stan Laikowski, and Rachel Korowitz) hosts a variety night of sketch, standup, and improv acts. THIS WEEK: Shayna Ferm (Musical), Andrew Wright (Stand up), Primal Bias (Improv), Cleanest River in America (Sketch), The Broncos (Improv), Sean O'Connor (Stand up). For booking, email ashwednesday@magnettheater.com. $5 |
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MAGNETOSPHERE Magnet improv ensembles perform, directed by Armando Diaz. This month's host TOXIC SHOCK (Devlyn Corrigan, Eden Gauteron, Eileen Mullane, Ellie Mae McNulty, Hugh Strange, Laura Dreyer, Mary Archbold Shay, Quinton Loder) with guests FLAVOR DESTINATION (Charles Whitcroft, Clare Saperstein, Damon Ketron, Marian Rosin, May Lane, Michael McFarland, Shawn Amaro, Stephen Kornstein) $5 |
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7:30pm THE TINY SPECTACULAR Magnet instructors and Second City alums Rachel Hamilton, Ed Herbstman, Abby Sher, Miriam Tolan, Jean Villepique, plus Tara Copeland, James Eason, Jason Mantzoukas, Christine Walters, and special guests improvise amazing characters on a regular-size stage. $5 |
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MAGNETOSPHERE Magnet improv ensembles perform, directed by Armando Diaz. This month's host TOXIC SHOCK (Devlyn Corrigan, Eden Gauteron, Eileen Mullane, Ellie Mae McNulty, Hugh Strange, Laura Dreyer, Mary Archbold Shay, Quinton Loder) with guests NEW EXTREME PLATTER (LAST SHOW FOR Alan Fessenden, Dan Dobransky, James Aylward, Jamie Rivera, Jessica Bell, Joseph Dembner, Mary Frances Huang, Melissa Blumer. $5 |
| FRIDAY, FEB 17 | |
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8pm ECHO Rock n' Roll and primal movement combine forces to tear apart the fabric of everyday interaction and reveal what's really going on. Each week, the cast of Echo builds up and breaks down totally new scenes - taking audiences for a journey in music, action, and human nature. Directed by Deanna Fleysher and starring Shawn Amaro, Krista Amigone, John Frusciante, Mark Grenier, May Lane, T.J. Mannix, Eileen Mullane, Duncan Murdoch, and Chris Ryan. This show was developed through The Rep. FREE PREVIEW. |
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7:30pm THE TINY SPECTACULAR Magnet instructors and Second City alums Rachel Hamilton, Ed Herbstman, Abby Sher, Miriam Tolan, Jean Villepique, plus Tara Copeland, James Eason, Jason Mantzoukas, Christine Walters, and special guests improvise amazing characters on a regular-size stage. $5 |
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7:00pm STORYTIME! Dave Serchuk, writer for NPR, Public Radio International, Playboy, the New York Press, the New York Post, The Forward and The New York Times: Upfront hosts a night of readings by various writers. This month: Fiascos! The writers are Diana DePasquale, Cole Kazdin, Kristina Sepulveda and Dave Serchuk. For booking, email storytime@magnettheater.com $5. |
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MAGNETOSPHERE Magnet improv ensembles perform, directed by Armando Diaz. This month's host TOXIC SHOCK (Devlyn Corrigan, Eden Gauteron, Eileen Mullane, Ellie Mae McNulty, Hugh Strange, Laura Dreyer, Mary Archbold Shay, Quinton Loder) with guests FLAVOR DESTINATION (Charles Whitcroft, Clare Saperstein, Damon Ketron, Marian Rosin, May Lane, Michael McFarland, Shawn Amaro, Stephen Kornstein). LAST SHOW WITH THIS CAST! $5 |
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8pm ECHO Rock n' Roll and primal movement combine forces to tear apart the fabric of everyday interaction and reveal what's really going on. Each week, the cast of Echo builds up and breaks down totally new scenes - taking audiences for a journey in music, action, and human nature. Directed by Deanna Fleysher and starring Shawn Amaro, Krista Amigone, John Frusciante, Mark Grenier, May Lane, T.J. Mannix, Eileen Mullane, Duncan Murdoch, and Chris Ryan. This show was developed through The Rep. $7 |
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7:30pm THE TINY SPECTACULAR Magnet instructors and Second City alums Rachel Hamilton, Ed Herbstman, Abby Sher, Miriam Tolan, Jean Villepique, plus Tara Copeland, James Eason, Jason Mantzoukas, Christine Walters, and special guests improvise amazing characters on a regular-size stage. $5 |
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Midnight MAGNET MIXER Graduates of our training program assemble for one-night-only improv ensembles who also mix it up with willing audience members. FREE. |
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10:30pm CHRIS MILLS (of Magnet's Here Be Monsters) plays a solo electric set to prepare for his two-week tour opening for Ben Folds. FREE |
| THURSDAY, MAR 2 | |
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MAGNETOSPHERE Magnet improv ensembles perform longform structures and games, directed by Armando Diaz. ALL NEW TEAMS BEGIN TONIGHT! $5 |
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7:30pm THE TINY SPECTACULAR Magnet instructors and Second City alums Rachel Hamilton, Ed Herbstman, Abby Sher, Miriam Tolan, Jean Villepique, plus Tara Copeland, James Eason, Jason Mantzoukas, Christine Walters, and special guests improvise amazing characters on a regular-size stage. $5 |
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7:30pm THE TINY SPECTACULAR Magnet instructors and Second City alums Rachel Hamilton, Ed Herbstman, Abby Sher, Miriam Tolan, Jean Villepique, plus Tara Copeland, James Eason, Jason Mantzoukas, Christine Walters, and special guests improvise amazing characters on a regular-size stage. $5 |
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MAGNETOSPHERE Magnet improv ensembles perform longform structures and games, directed by Armando Diaz. Featuring Alan Lidogoster, Catherine Wing, Corey D. Hall, Dale Hofmann, Danny Kourianos, furf, Marcy Jarreau, Matthew L. Weiss, Nando Velasquez, Nick Zimmerman, Peter McNerney, Peter Putka, Shawn Wickens. $5 |
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7:30pm THE TINY SPECTACULAR Magnet instructors and Second City alums Rachel Hamilton, Ed Herbstman, Abby Sher, Miriam Tolan, Jean Villepique, plus Tara Copeland, James Eason, Jason Mantzoukas, Christine Walters, and special guests improvise amazing characters on a regular-size stage. $5 |
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7:00pm STORYTIME! Dave Serchuk, writer for NPR, Public Radio International, Playboy, the New York Press, the New York Post, The Forward and The New York Times: Upfront hosts a night of readings by various writers. THIS MONTH the theme is: Moments of Clarity with readers Laura Buchholz, Rebecca Ciletti, Erik Molinsky, and Alex Marino. For booking, email storytime@magnettheater.com $5. |
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| THURSDAY, MAR 23 | |
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8pm SLOW COMEDY Magnet students perform a variety of relationship based scenes, directed by Armando Diaz.Featuring: Adam Scally, Ashley Ward, Carmen Armillas, Charles Hopkins, Charles Whitcroft, Cheryl Monterosso, Erik Martin, Jessica Farmer, John Wu, Kevin Cragg, Kevin Napier, Kristy Kershaw, Mark Grenier, Michele Medlin. $5 |
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MAGNETOSPHERE Magnet improv ensembles perform longform structures and games, directed by Armando Diaz. eaturing Alan Lidogoster, Catherine Wing, Corey D. Hall, Dale Hofmann, Danny Kourianos, furf, Marcy Jarreau, Matthew L. Weiss, Nando Velasquez, Nick Zimmerman, Peter McNerney, Peter Putka, Shawn Wickens. $5 |
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7pm NO FILTER preview. No Filter is an improvised look at the behind-the-scenes life of an entertainment news show. Magnet Theater instructor Rachel Hamilton directs Jonathan Brown-Tea, Vincent Dunleavy, Michelle Fix, Melanie Girton Hewett, Patrick McCaffrey, Stefanie Mnookin, Kelly Moylan, Duncan Murdoch, Rocco Turso, and Matthew L. Weiss in this parody that follows in the footsteps of Sports Night and The Larry Sanders Show. This show was produced in association with G.O.Y.A. Productions. FREE. |
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8pm ECHO Rock n' Roll and primal movement combine forces to tear apart the fabric of everyday interaction and reveal what's really going on. Each week, the cast of Echo builds up and breaks down totally new scenes - taking audiences for a journey in music, action, and human nature. Directed by Deanna Fleysher and starring Shawn Amaro, Krista Amigone, John Frusciante, Mark Grenier, May Lane, T.J. Mannix, Eileen Mullane, Duncan Murdoch, and Chris Ryan. This show was developed through The Rep. $7 |
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7:30pm THE TINY SPECTACULAR Magnet instructors and Second City alums Rachel Hamilton, Ed Herbstman, Abby Sher, Miriam Tolan, Jean Villepique, plus Tara Copeland, James Eason, Jason Mantzoukas, Christine Walters, and special guests improvise amazing characters on a regular-size stage. $5 |
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Midnight MAGNET MIXER Graduates of our training program assemble for one-night-only improv ensembles who also mix it up with willing audience members. This week's host Louis Kornfeld, Damon Ketron, Dave Warth, and Megan Gray. FREE. |
| SUNDAY, MAR 26 | |
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7pm NO FILTER preview. No Filter is an improvised look at the behind-the-scenes life of an entertainment news show. Magnet Theater instructor Rachel Hamilton directs Jonathan Brown-Tea, Vincent Dunleavy, Michelle Fix, Melanie Girton Hewett, Patrick McCaffrey, Stefanie Mnookin, Kelly Moylan, Duncan Murdoch, Rocco Turso, and Matthew L. Weiss in this parody that follows in the footsteps of Sports Night and The Larry Sanders Show. This show was produced in association with G.O.Y.A. Productions. FREE. |
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THE PROJECT Improv with some of the best independent groups in town. $5 |
| WEDNESDAY, MAR 29 | |
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| THURSDAY, MAR 30 | |
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8pm IMPROV REVUE Magnet students perform a variety of longforms in a Revue-style show. Featuring: Alexis Saarela, Andrew Hubschmann, Brian Waite, Cheryl Monterosso, Darrin Giglio, David Etkin, Erica Lies, Ernie Privetera, John Adam, Lisa Jolley, Noel Dinneen, Rose Pham, Scott Cierski, Zeke Hawkins. $5 |
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MAGNETOSPHERE Magnet improv ensembles perform longform structures and games, directed by Armando Diaz. Featuring LE BOOOM (Catherine Wing, furf, Peter McNerney,Corey D. Hall, Dale Hofmann, Matthew L. Weiss, Shawn Wickens) and CHARLOTTE (Alan Lidogoster, Danny Kourianos, Marcy Jarreau, Nando Velasquez, Nick Zimmerman, Peter Putka). $5 |
| FRIDAY, MAR 31 | |
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8pm ECHO Rock n' Roll and primal movement combine forces to tear apart the fabric of everyday interaction and reveal what's really going on. Each week, the cast of Echo builds up and breaks down totally new scenes - taking audiences for a journey in music, action, and human nature. Directed by Deanna Fleysher and starring Shawn Amaro, Krista Amigone, John Frusciante, Mark Grenier, May Lane, T.J. Mannix, Eileen Mullane, Duncan Murdoch, and Chris Ryan. This show was developed through The Rep. $7 |
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| SATURDAY, APR 1 | |
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7:30pm THE TINY SPECTACULAR Magnet instructors and Second City alums Rachel Hamilton, Ed Herbstman, Abby Sher, Miriam Tolan, Jean Villepique, plus Tara Copeland, James Eason, Jason Mantzoukas, Christine Walters, and special guests improvise amazing characters on a regular-size stage. $5 |
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Midnight MAGNET MIXER Graduates of our training program assemble for one-night-only improv ensembles who also mix it up with willing audience members. FREE. |
| SUNDAY, APR 2 | |
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THE PROJECT Improv with some of the best independent groups in town. $5 |
| WEDNESDAY, APR 5 | |
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9:30pm UNDER THE INFLUENCE Each week Under The Influence welcomes one of America's most esteemed poets to the Magnet stage for a unique artistic experience. Part poetry reading, part improv show, the cast of Under The Influence draws inspiration from the poet's work to produce funny, moving, and intelligent scenes. The cast includes The Daily Show with Jon Stewart's Dan Bakkedahl, Magnet instructor Tara Copeland, James Eason, Matt Evans, Magnet instructor Rachel Hamilton, Melanie Hoopes, John Murray, and Magnet instructor Jean Villepique. THIS WEEK poet and author, Robert Viscusi. $7. |
| THURSDAY, APR 6 | |
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| FRIDAY, APR 7 | |
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8:30pm Padsana on Human Potentiality and Equipoise by His Holiness the Guru Pitka. Reservations are no longer being accepted. Standby tickets will be given out at 8pm and we will try to accommodate as many people as we can. |
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10pm NO FILTER premiere. No Filter is an improvised look at the behind-the-scenes life of an entertainment news show. Magnet Theater instructor Rachel Hamilton directs Jonathan Brown-Tea, Vincent Dunleavy, Michelle Fix, Melanie Girton Hewett, Patrick McCaffrey, Stefanie Mnookin, Kelly Moylan, Duncan Murdoch, Rocco Turso, and Matthew L. Weiss in this parody that follows in the footsteps of Sports Night and The Larry Sanders Show. This show was produced in association with G.O.Y.A. Productions. $7 |
| SATURDAY, APR 8 | |
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7:30pm TONIGHT WITH SPECIAL GUEST: Mike Myers. $5 SOLD OUT. Standby may be available. |
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