ThePIT

Dec 31st (Wed)

Underground

• Camp Woods / The Dirty Shame

  Saturday, Oct 13, 2012 9:30pm
  $8 / $45 (FESTIVAL PASS)
  
  Camp Woods blends surrealism, sharp wit and energetic performances with homemade props, sets, puppets and costumes to create a live experience that is sometimes smart, sometimes stupid, and always fun. Their performances are in the silly, absurdist vein of Monty Python's Flying Circus, The Kids In the Hall, Mr. Show and Chappelle's Show and have generated positive reviews from the Indianapolis Business Journal: "Equal parts laughs and 'D they just do that?' headshakes (usually accompanied by a smile)" and Philadelphia comedy blog WitOut: "Always surprising and fun ... Camp Woods is hilarious in their absolute madcap absurdity." Camp Woods is Rob Baniewicz, JP Boudwin, Patrick Foy, Brendan Kennedy, Sam Narisi, Madonna Marie Refugia and Billy Bob Thompson | Web site AND The Dirty Shame comprises brothers Lee and Matt Barats who make full use of their chemistry, combining sharp and often physical scenes with solo characters to create a world that balances the grounded and absurd in smart ways. Their show has been described as "intelligently mischievous," which sounds pretty cool. Lee and Matt can be found in Chicago at iO, The Annoyance, CIC, and the Playground Theater. The Dirty Shame is Lee Barats, Matt Barats and Director Christy Bonstell | Web site Please note: The PIT Underground is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us at 212-563-7488 with any questions.

Patterns in Everything

June 21st (One-Day Workshop)

Being in your head has a terrible reputation in improv circles. This workshop is all about being in your head at the top of the scene (a good thing) and then using the information to truly play out of your head for the remainder. One exercise, one technique. Adding pattern recognition to your bag of improv tricks will help you find the comedy faster no matter the form.

Chris Trew
Friday, 2pm-5pm

Anatomy of a 1-Liner: Writing Monologue & Roast Jokes

June 25th (One-Night Workshop)

The "Anatomy of a 1-Liner: Writing Monologue and Roast Jokes" interactive seminar teaches students the various categories and structures of jokes used in monologues and roasts. Using this organized approach, students will participate in exercises that enable them to improve their current jokes and to write new ones from the latest daily newspaper.

Neil Berlynir
Tuesday, 6pm-8pm

Character Building

Monday, August 19th at 7pm

Jul 11-Aug 15 (6 weeks)

Ever feel like you suffer from multiple personalities? Why not put them to work! In this character building class, you will learn how to cultivate fully developed and realistic characters through a blend of classic mask techniques & improvisational games. This class will not only make you a character connoisseur, but help you contextualize them for the stage, screen and even auditions.

Jenn Dodd
Thursdays, 7pm-10pm

Writing for SNL Fantasy Camp

Aug 5-10th (1 week)

This class will simulate what a week as a writer for SNL is like, culminating in a live show at 11:30pm on Saturday night!

Ali Farahnakian
Monday-Saturday