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Interactive Theatre Guide
Introduction to ITN
ITN (Interactive Improv Theatre News) was established in 1992 by editor Jeff Wirth. Its mission is to enhance the quality and recognition of all forms of spontaneous and audience participatory theatre.
Contents of the newsletter include: show profiles, introductions to new performance styles, interviews with leaders in the field, technique and training methods, news bites, improv games, and calendar clips.
ITN is published quarterly, delivered by postal service, and available by subscription only. Subscribers include: professional theatres, university theatre departments, improv ensembles (including Theatresports and ComedySportz), Boal-based groups, murder mystery companies, Playback Theatre troupes, performers, playwrights and producers.
ITN is also responsible for the publication of The ITN Calendar which is found on this web page. If you are aware of any improvisational or interactive shows that are not listed, your submissions are invited.
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ITN Highlights
- The Winter 1997 issue included:
- An article on the use of improvisation in solo performance by Shirlene Holmes, Ph. D.
- An interview with Del Close by Trish Berrong
- Upcoming workshops by Augusto Boal, Keith Johnstone, and Matt Smith
- A discount offer on the second edition of Improvising Real Life by Playback practitioner Jo Salas
- The "Spotlight Scene" exercise from the book Improv! by Greg Atkins
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ITN Calendar
This is an alphabetical listing of public theatrical performances that incorporate improvisation or active audience participation. The Calendar is updated monthly and submissions are invited.
Calendar updated: January 16, 1997
ARIZONA PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE
Continuing
Phoenix AZ 602/844-8520
SPY: Jan 11, 17, 18, Feb 1, 22. THE BIG KILL: Jan 25, Feb 7. WHO SHOT THE SHERIFF?: Feb 14, 15, 28. THE GHOST OF THE COPPER QUEEN: Feb 7 - 9.
AUNT CHOO CHOO'S BIRTHDAY
Feb 14 - Apr 20, Thur - Sun
Kansas City, MO 816/756-2436
BAY AREA THEATRESPORTS
Continuing
San Francisco CA 415/824-8220
Winter Tournament: Jan 6 - Feb 24, Mondays. Workshop Player Scrimmages: Jan 5 - 20, Mondays.BLUE MAN GROUP
Continuing
Boston MA 617/931-2787
New York NY 212/254-4370
COMEDYSPORTZ
Continuing
Locations throughout U.S. 800/277-8887
DARLYNE FRANKLIN PRODUCTIONS
Continuing
Boston MA 800/733-5639
JOEY & MARIA'S COMEDY WEDDING: Fri, Sat. MARIA'S BACHELORETTE PARTY: Fri, Sat. THE WAKE OF MADDY O'MALLEY.DEADLY BRIEFCASE
Continuing: opens Feb 21
Pleasanton CA 510/932-8700
San Francisco CA 415/991-2583
DUDLEY RIGGS' THEATRES
Continuing
Minneapolis MN 612/332-6620
MINNESOTA!: Jan 29 - Mar 29, Wed - Sun. SATURDAY NIGHT INSTANT THEATRE: Saturdays. THE MONDAY COMPANY!: Mondays.FLANAGAN'S WAKE
Continuing: Fri, Sat, Sun
Chicago IL 312/988-9000
FLASH FAMILY
Continuing
San Francisco Bay area 415/885-5678
Sue Walden & Co
Also RECESS!: Jan 31, Mar 21 An evening of play for Grown Ups.
FREESTYLE REPERTORY THEATRE
Feb 28 - May 4, Wed - Sun
New York NY 212/642-8202
GRANDMA SYLVIA'S FUNERAL
Continuing
New York NY 212/691-1555
HOMICIDE TAKES A HOLIDAY
Continuing, Fridays & Saturdays
San Diego CA 619/544-1600
Mystery Cafe
Fasten your seatbelts for the time of your life as you fly away to an unforgettable tropical destination. Everyone has their own hidden desires for boarding this charter and just as many motivations to take the first non-stop home! Do the hustle and stay alive as you unravel this Disco-era comedic mystery while dining on a delicious dinner served to you by the suspects themselves. Reservations are required.IMPROV OLYMPIC
Continuing
Chicago IL 312/880-0199
HAROLD: Wed - Sun. ARMANDO DIAZ THEATRICAL MOVEMENT AND HOOTENANNY: Mondays. STALKING UTOPIA: Thursdays through Jan 30. DINNER FOR SIX: Thursdays through Feb 27. LUNCHTIME FOR STURGEON: Fridays Jan 24 - Feb 21. THERAPY: Saturdays, opening Jan 31.LATE NITE CATECHISM
Continuing
Boston MA 617/338-8606
Chicago IL 312/975-7171
New York NY 212/279-4200
Melbourne Australia 9419-3777
LIGHTEN UP IMPROV CO.
Continuing
Kansas City MO 816/474-4FUN, 800/85-YESAND
MADAME FREUX-FREUX'S CAFE OF LOVE
Jan 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
St Paul MN 612/827-4431
Galumph Performance Troupe
MURDER AT RUTHERFORD HOUSE
Continuing
Scottsdale AZ 602/994-1520
MURDEROUS CROSSING
Continuing: starting Feb 1
New York NY 800/376-CLUE (2583)
Mystery Cafe
MYSTERY ON THE MENU
Continuing: Sat
Washington DC 202/333-6875
Dinner Theatre & Murder Mystery Train
MYSTERY LIMITED
Continuing
Chicago IL 312/604-4200
NEW YORK DINNER THEATRE
Continuing
NY Tri-state area 516/869-9191
JOEY & MARY'S IRISH/ITALIAN COMEDY WEDDING. GODFATHER'S MESHUGGENER WEDDING
NOW THIS
Continuing
Washington DC 202/364-8292
PLAYBACK PHILADELPHIA
Feb 9, March 8-9
Philadelphia PA, 215/482-2945
PLAYBACK THEATRE CORE TRAINING
Jan 16 - 20
San Francisco CA 914/255-8163
Led by Jonathan Fox
SAFE SEX (HIGH RISK THEATRE)
Feb 25 - Mar 1
Vancouver BC Canada 604/251-2006
Headlines Theatre
David Diamond, Headlines' Artistic Director, will conduct a theatrical Rainbow of Desire, exploring the ups and downs, the highs and lows, the ins and outs of this complicated moment of couple-dom in the '90's. Theatre without a net.
SEATTLE PUBLIC THEATRE
Jan 25
Seattle WA 206/328-4848
STREET YOUTH THEATRE OF LIBERATION: Jan 25. THEATRE OF LIBERATION TROUPE PERFORMANCE: Mar 21, Apr 18. INTRO TO THEATRE OF THE OPPRESSED: Apr 1 - May 6 (Tuesdays). PERFORMANCE WITH AUGUSTO BOAL: May 23. "RAINBOW OF DESIRE" WORKSHOP WITH AUGUSTO BOAL: May 24 - 25.
SHEAR MADNESS
Continuing
Boston MA 617/426-5225
Cleveland OH 216/348-5298
Chicago IL 312/786-9120
Ft. Lauderdale FL 954/462-0222
Scottsdale AZ 602/675-0644
Washington DC 202/467-4600
THEATRE OF DREAMS
Continuing, Fridays & Saturdays
New York NY 800/373-2631
THEATRESPORTS(tm)
Continuing
Locations throughout the world
403/250-1414
TONY 'N TINA'S WEDDING
Continuing
Chicago IL 312/664-8844
New York NY 212/279-4200
Philadelphia PA 215/297-8540
Seattle WA 206/323-6323 thru Feb 15
TRANSACTORS IMPROV CO.
Continuing
Chapel Hill, NC 919/942-7998
National Touring
TRI BECA LAB IMPROV TRAINING
Continuing
New York NY 212/966-9371
UP FRONT COMEDY SHOWCASE
Continuing
Santa Monica CA 310/319-3477
WHO'S KILLING THE CLASS OF '76?
Continuing
Boston MA 800/697-CLUE
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Interactive Improv Theatre News
Post Office Box 1099
Fall Creek, OR 97438 USA
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If you are involved in, or aware of any interactive or improvisational shows that are not listed in the ITN Calendar, please notify us so that we can include them. Updates for shows already listed in the Calendar may also be submitted. Send as much of the following information as possible by e-mail to JeffWirth@compuserve.com
- Include in your e-mail:
- Show Title
- City, State/Province where show performs
- Dates of performance
- Phone numbers: Box Office and Administration
- Production contact person
- Producing organization
- Brief show description (from Producers only please)
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ITN Contact Information
How to get in touch with ITN:
- E-mail: JeffWirth@compuserve.com
- Snail-mail:
Jeff Wirth, editor
Interactive Improv Theatre News
P.O. Box 1099, Fall Creek, OR 97438 USA
- Phone: (800)964-1905
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