When you think about storytelling podcasts, which is the first to come to mind? NPR’s THIS AMERICAN LIFE, of course! Now take the concept of that show and add some dandy improvisation and you have the Improvised This American Life With Elna Baker! Wednesday, June 27th at Caveat, Matt Gehring takes on the Ira role as a team of New York’s best improvisers create narratives out of complete and utter nonsense. The next show includes special guest Elna Baker, musical guest Adam Blotner, and this glorious cast:
Tim Platt (Sloop Jumbly)
Chet Siegel (Search Party)
Nicole Pasquale (Woke AF)
Jordan Myrick (Stonestreet Comedy Hour)
Corin Wells (UCB)
Chrissy Shackelford (Problem Areas w/ Wyatt Cynac)
Monique Moses (UCB, Astronomy Club)
Eric Gersen (UCB)
Directed by Jessica Morgan (Story Pirates)
Bye-bye, journalistic non-fiction program! Hello, improv hilarity!
Mentions: Doors: 9:00pm Show: 9:30pm. Tickets: $10 adv / $12 door. Caveat is located at 21 A Clinton St, New York, NY 10002 (mixed seated and standing venue).