Saturday, May 7, 2011
Improve Everywhere "We Cause Scenes"
Improve Everywhere was created in August 2001 by Charlie Todd. Charlie's background began by taking classes at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York where he met most of the other performers in his Improvisational group named, Improve Everywhere. In the Uptight Citizens Brigade, he learned about creating comedy sketches that generally pulled pranks on people in public places. There was a show many years back called, Candid Camera, a funny show that pulled pranks on the public with comedy actors and a hidden camera. I remember this show from my youth and it was definitely fun to watch the real expressions of people unfold from shock and dismay to embarrassment or anger. Anyway, later this group formed to pull some pranks in the local communities of New York and are tamed by the local law enforcement on occasion. Just to make sure the pranksters do not push it too far... no obscenity of language and or nudity. The group has met annually since 2002 for their improvisation of "No Pants." This is a public displayed skit and the actors are in full bloom of their characters. A group riding the public trains with no pants on but of course, undergarments are worn, socks, shoes, blouses shirts ties, hats and et cetra. You got the picture... right. There are many other skits performed and this is just one of many funny pranks. This I could image only causes many smiles and don't we need a little laughter in our lives?
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