Comedy and Improv

Guess why I haven't written in a while. We're now three weeks removed from opening night and I finally have some time to blog. Before I begin...Shameless Plug. If you're in Downtown Fullerton, come visit my new improv comedy theater - Secret City Comics Society of Orange County.

I've titled this blog "The Business of Improv" because I'm doing what I love and trying to make a lot of money doing it. Sure, I'll never be filthy rich doing improv but I'd like to make expenses and pay myself once in a while.

Also, all decisions I make are for the sake of the business. The format of the show, the players I choose, the games we play, the advertising, etc. I'm trying to find the balance between the love the art of improv and economics of turning a profit.

In choosing games, I'm looking at it from an audience standpoint. Will they like it. Audiences love Blind Line, but can they love parallel universe too?

I've patterned much of my show off the San Diego National Comedy Theater show. Now I'm at a point where I can rethink some of the those show elements and ask will it work for an Orange County audience.

Ultimately, I have to find that balance because if I focus too much on the business, the love the art of improv diminishes.

Until next time...

Improv Tweets for 6/8/11

2011-06-09T04:00:00.001-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

7:17 PM - mypalal: I see fellow improv performers here. They have no idea who I am. Do they care? Probably not. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 6/2/11

2011-06-03T04:00:00.000-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

6:30 PM - mypalal: Grand opening just a day away. Clear your Fri and Sat evening & plan to come to Fullerton for dinner and #improv show. http://ow.ly/57m5Z - (Twitter)

The Adventure Becomes Real...Real Fast

2011-06-01T21:18:00.000-07:00

Sorry that I haven't been able to blog in a long time. I've been real busy, plus I didn't want to talk about what was happening to the theater just in case things went wrong. But things didn't go wrong and we're opening our doors in 2 days.

Brief plug. The Secret City Comics Society is a brand new improv show in Orange County. Join us this and every Friday and Saturday for our special brand of improv humor.

I've learn a log about opening a business and starting a troupe. I will discuss a lot of the small issues in future blogs.

Right now, I'm excited that we're about to open. At the same time I'm just a little intimidated about this new chapter. My major business goal is to put butts in seats. I need to start building a fan base. I feel like I only have a few months to make that happen.

My creative goal is to create a stable show. I have over a dozen great improvisors in the troupe. Technically, they know how to do the show. Now they have to start coming together as a team. I'm watching my weaker performers and trying to figures out their weaknesses and how to fix it. I'm trying to get my good players to feel like this show is worth doing.

On top of all this, my weekends are gone. Every Friday and Saturday night, I'm going to be living improv and unlike San Diego. I'm in charge. The weight is on my shoulders. I'm trying not to compare myself to the other shows in the area. My only concern is this show.

So I got this off my chest. Now its show time!

Improv Tweets for 5/20/11

2011-05-21T04:00:00.000-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

9:06 AM - mypalal: Want to laugh? Come see a new improv comedy show tonight at Secret City Comics Society in Downtown Fullerton 8:00 pm. http://ow.ly/4ZhER - (Twitter)

2:38 PM - mypalal: Not too late to plan your night in the OC. Free #improv comedy show at Downtown Fullerton. http://ping.fm/gzv42 - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 5/14/11

2011-05-15T04:00:00.001-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

10:40 AM - mypalal: Want to laugh tonight? Previews for a new #improv show in Fullerton at 8 pm Fri and Sat. Tickets $8. Purchase here - http://ow.ly/4PKGl - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 5/12/11

2011-05-13T04:00:00.000-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

10:56 PM - mypalal: Want to laugh this weekend? Previews for a new #improv show in Fullerton at 8 pm Fri and Sat. Tickets $8. Purchase here - http://ow.ly/4PKGl - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 5/11/11

2011-05-12T04:08:00.000-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

3:00 PM - mypalal: Citizens of Orange County! Secret City Comic Society is having #Improv Comedy Previews this Fri & Sat at 8:00 pm http://ow.ly/4NBK7 - (Twitter)

8:00 PM - mypalal: Want to laugh this weekend? Previews for a new #improv show in Fullerton at 8 pm Fri and Sat. Tickets $8. Purchase here - http://ow.ly/4PKGl - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 5/6/11

2011-05-07T04:00:00.000-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

2:00 PM - mypalal: My new #improv group, Secret City Comics Society is ready to be unleashed. Join our mailing list. http://ow.ly/4NBFN - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 5/4/11

2011-05-05T04:00:00.000-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

2:02 PM - mypalal: It's official. Our improv show can not legally conduct business at our new location. Previews begin on Friday the 13th. - (Twitter)

2:08 PM - mypalal: It's official. Our improv group can legally perform shows at our new home. Previews begin on Friday the 13th. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 4/16/11

2011-04-17T04:00:00.000-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

10:41 PM - mypalal: Very long day. Ran a tech and dress rehearsal for our new #improv show opening next month. Good dress to lead into great shows. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 3/26/11

2011-03-27T04:00:00.001-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

3:13 PM - mypalal: About to take my new improv troupe to San Diego to show them a real improv show. - (Twitter)

Improv Acting Tip from Bradley Cooper

2011-03-16T12:17:00.001-07:00

I'm watching Bradley Cooper on Inside The Actor's Studio. He had this
to say from the Hangover:

[We play] three guys who take a realistic approach to comedy...taking
characters who are idiosyncratic, putting them in outrageous
situations and then play the truth of that moment. And if you play the
truth of that moment comedy will emerge. As opposed to thinking up
funny things to say.

This basically sums up my philosophy of improv comedy.

Sent from my iPad

Improv Troupes and YouTube

2011-03-12T22:11:00.001-08:00

It was bound to happen, I just didn't realize that it would happen so
soon. The request to film the new improv troupe and post it on the
net.

Don't get me wrong, I'm very proud of the team. They are making leaps
and bounds, but I have real problems putting video up at the moment.
One reason is technical, the other is professional.

Let's get the technicals out of the way. Unless I can mic each
individual performer the sound quality of improv performances are
horrible. They all have that open room sound. Solve sound cheaply and
we'll talk.

From a professional stand point, improv on the net sucks. Google it
and you know what I'm talking about. The point of videos online is to
show off your talent. Not let people know just how bad you are.

I'm tempted to post some videos and critique. At the same time, those
who live in glass houses...

Come back and let's see if I make good on my promise.

Sent from my iPad

Improv Tweets for 3/9/11

2011-03-10T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

8:45 PM - mypalal: Awesome show so far at La Habra High. So proud of my Improv Students. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 2/12/11

2011-02-13T03:00:00.000-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

10:15 AM - mypalal: Want to join a new #improv troupe? #Audition today at the Stage One Dance Studio in Fullerton 1:00 p.m. http://ow.ly/3UOjm - (Twitter)

12:42 PM - mypalal: I'm desperately trying to get out of the house and off to our second audition. I forgot to empty family photos from the camera. #Improv - (Twitter)

6:22 PM - mypalal: We added an additional 5 members to our #improv team. Congrats to everyone. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 2/11/11

2011-02-12T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

9:10 PM - mypalal: Want to join a new #improv troupe? #Audition tomorrow at the Stage One Dance Studio in Fullerton 1:00 p.m. http://ow.ly/3UOjm - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 2/5/11

2011-02-06T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

3:07 PM - mypalal: #Improv Comedy #Audition set for February 12 at Stage One Dance Studio in Fullerton. Check here for info: www.bowlingalliesevents.com - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 2/1/11

2011-02-02T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

7:38 PM - mypalal: Join us February 12 - 1:00 p.m. at the Stage One Dance Studio in Fullerton for an #improv comedy #audition. http://ow.ly/3Oylj - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 1/27/11

2011-01-28T03:00:00.000-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

10:55 PM - mypalal: Finally...we've found a new home for our little improv troupe. Details to come. Now I can actually start promoting the new show. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 1/25/11

2011-01-26T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

5:10 PM - mypalal: We're soooo close to announcing a home for my new improv troupe. I know if I post this I'm going to jinx it. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 1/24/11

2011-01-25T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

11:14 PM - mypalal: Great week in Improv. Awesome time about Improv Boot Camp with new team. Even better time with our first High School league school! - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 1/22/11

2011-01-23T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

9:39 AM - mypalal: Going over my notes at the last minute for our first Improv Boot Camp. Very important day for our troupe. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 1/19/11

2011-01-20T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

9:35 PM - mypalal: Join us February 12 - 1:00 p.m. at the Stage One Dance Studio for an #improv comedy #audition. Click here for details. http://ow.ly/3GWp8 - (Twitter)

Auditions and rehearsals

2011-01-14T23:16:00.000-08:00

I'm doing my best to keep this blog moving and still keep it interesting. My hope is to start keeping this interesting.

We had our first auditions last week. We had 47 people sign up on Facebook and on our website. Only 18 people showed up. I mentioned in my last blog that the criteria for making the team was wide open. This was certainly true. I was basically looking at people who looked comfortable on stage, knew a little improv and a third criteria that I didn't anticipate...distance.

I decided to make distance a criteria, especially for those that I felt was on the border. I eliminated about 3 people using this criteria. My feeling was that many of the people I took had experience, but needed more teaching. Was it going to be worth teaching people who where going to travel well over an hour to get to the location. Also the further someone has to travel the more likely they are to quit the team.

I found 12 good people and a former NCTer, Dick Spenneberg join on for a total of 14 people including me.

Not bad. I definitely hope most will stay around. I suppose I can do a show with 14 people, but that's a lot of burden to place on a small group.

I want my show to feature 7 people. 3-on-3 with a referee but we can survive on 2-on-2 with a referee.

The next phase is training and team building. Our first rehearsal was this past Tuesday. All but 2 showed up. I knew about the two who would not be there. We learned the NCT warm-ups and I began to teach our opening games, What Are You Doing and Sideline Debate.

I'm teaching the gimmick games now, because we have an improv boot camp next week, where I'll teach the basics of scene-based games. So only gimmicks for now.

Regarding team building, my goal is to keep momentum high, while coming through on the promise of teaching valuable improv skills. Wish me look.

Until next time...

Improv Tweets for 1/11/11

2011-01-12T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

4:13 PM - mypalal: Really busy today. I finally have a chance to get ready for my first Improv rehearsal. The cast is currently 14 members strong. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 1/8/11

2011-01-09T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

11:39 AM - mypalal: Improv auditions are at 1:00 p.m. I'm getting all the supplies and papers pulled together. Still spaces at the Fullerton Marriott at CSUF. - (Twitter)

7:12 PM - mypalal: I feel like I'm changing religions. We've decided to make the improv theatre an Apple theatre. - (Twitter)

Auditions...Today

2011-01-08T10:40:00.000-08:00

Well the day has come and the Auditions are about 2 and a half hours away at the Fullerton Marriott. Am I nervous? Yes. I'm not so nervous about the audition itself, but I'm more nervous about the event running smoothly.

Fortunately I have a great team helping me out. I've got 2 friends from the San Diego NCT running a few of the games and it helps that they've been here before.

I've also got family and friends helping with registration. My hope all goes well and smoothly and I can just get what I need done.

That said, getting the word out about the audition was not easy at all. Let me share what worked and what didn't.

What worked, Facebook ads. Nice and cheap. Networking. I got a lot of sign ups from friends of friends.

What didn't work. Posting at colleges. This was my fault. I couldn't get the notice up until a week before finals. Result. No college students attending.

Back Stage West. I got 2 referrals for $75. I'm glad they gave me 50% off my listing.

Check in and I'll tell you how things went.

Improv Tweets for 1/3/11

2011-01-04T03:00:00.000-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

11:42 PM - mypalal: Tying up a few dozen loose ends for the upcoming #improv #audition. Looks like we're going to have a big turnout. http://ow.ly/3xPdf - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 12/30/10

2010-12-31T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

10:00 AM - mypalal: Looking for experienced #improvisors in the Orange County area for an #audition. 1/8/11 1:00 p.m. in Fullerton. - http://ow.ly/3uoFo - (Twitter)

1:00 PM - mypalal: Want a place to perform #improv comedy on a regular basis. #audition being held in Orange County on January 8 2011 - http://ow.ly/3uoFo - (Twitter)

10:00 PM - mypalal: Join us January 8 - 1:00 p.m. at the Fullerton Marriott for an #improv comedy #audition. Click here for details. - http://ow.ly/3uoFo - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 12/29/10

2010-12-30T03:00:00.000-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

4:00 PM - mypalal: Come to the Fullerton Marriott on January 8, 2011 for a chance to #audition for a new #improv comedy troupe. - http://ow.ly/3uoEO - (Twitter)

7:00 PM - mypalal: RU fast and funny on your feet? Looking for #improv comedians to #audition at Fullerton Mariott on 1/8 1:00 p.m. - http://ow.ly/3uoEO - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 12/28/10

2010-12-29T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

1:00 PM - mypalal: Want a place to perform #improv comedy on a regular basis. #audition being held in Orange County on January 8 2011 - http://ow.ly/3uoEj - (Twitter)

4:00 PM - mypalal: Come to the Fullerton Marriott on January 8, 2011 for a chance to #audition for a new #improv comedy troupe. - http://ow.ly/3uoEj - (Twitter)

10:00 PM - mypalal: Join us January 8 - 1:00 p.m. at the Fullerton Marriott for an #improv comedy #audition. Click here for details. - http://ow.ly/3uoEj - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 12/26/10

2010-12-27T03:00:00.000-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

11:30 AM - mypalal: #Improv Comedians Needed in Orange County CA. #Audition on January 8, 2011. For info - www.bowlingalliesevents.com. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 12/25/10

2010-12-26T03:00:00.000-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

6:00 PM - mypalal: #Improv Comedians Needed in Orange County CA. #Audition on January 8, 2011. For info - www.bowlingalliesevents.com. - (Twitter)

Auditions, auditions, auditions

2010-12-25T22:58:00.000-08:00

Well, the Christmas rush is over and I'm not able to devote time to our little improv project. Let me start by giving you a little update.

Financing. We have some business partners and now we're able to fund the new theater.

Lease Negotiations. We're currently working on a few properties to be our little home. I don't want get into too many details, but please pray for me, send us good thoughts. I hope to announce a location soon.

Auditions. Yes, we're moving forward with building a team. We're holding auditions on Saturday, January 8 at 1:00 p.m. in the Fullerton Marriott Hotel. If you have experience in Improv Comedy, please visit us at Bowling Allies Events website and reserve your spot.

Auditions...I'm a little nervous coming in. I'm slowly starting to pull the details together. I've got a room, I've got my advisors for advice and I've got someone running games.

Now all I need is people. I'll admit that it's been a little hard getting the word out. Fortunately, my business partner is great at networking. We've got a good number coming so far. My hope is that they are of good quality.

So far, based on resume's alone, we've got some good improvisors auditioning. My hope is that it translates to good future members.

Let me give you a little advice, if your coming to the audition. I'm looking for people who are comfortable on stage, who look like they know what they're doing on stage (i.e. doesn't look lost), and most importantly is a team player. I'm not looking for a hot shot. I'm looking for someone who can work well with others.

So I've got more work to do. The next time, I'm going to talk about something I learned at church.

Improv Tweets for 12/24/10

2010-12-25T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

12:29 PM - mypalal: #Improv Comedy #Audition set for January 8 at the Fullerton Marriott. Check here for info: www.bowlingalliesevents.com - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 12/18/10

2010-12-19T03:00:00.000-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

4:49 PM - mypalal: Heading down to San Diego for my official real last show at National Comedy Theater. Friends in LA and OC get ready for a new show in 2011!! - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 12/8/10

2010-12-09T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

7:54 PM - mypalal: I've been given a second chance at a last show. My true last show at the National Comedy Theater is next Sat Dec 18. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 12/3/10

2010-12-04T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

4:01 PM - mypalal: Heading down to San Diego for what could be my last show as regular at the National Comedy Theatre. http://ping.fm/B8KdU - (Twitter)

2:50 AM - mypalal: Just performed my last show at National Comedy Theater. Not exactly ending the way I would like, but that's perils of improv. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 11/19/10

2010-11-20T03:00:00.000-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

10:35 AM - mypalal: @improvcity That would be great. Looking forward to it. - (Twitter)

Fake Auditions

2010-10-07T15:07:00.000-07:00

My friend, Dorian Lenz, is the owner of the Phoenix National Comedy Theater. Dorian both auditioned for the San Diego National Comedy Theater in 2001 and both of us made the team. I will say that I was the first in our class to actually perform in a show. But that's just me bragging.

This past weekend, Phoenix NCT held another round of auditions for their team, so I decided to book a trip to Phoenix for auditions. My goal was to watch the audition and simulate what I would do during my actual auditions.

The past...

When I first joined NCT San Diego, I was pretty excited to observe the actual operations of an improv theater. When the next round of auditions took place after mine, I made it a point to spend the weekend in San Diego and watch. I attended three auditions in a row and I'll tell you the experience was horrible.

There's nothing more horrifying to me than bad improv. Auditions (and high school league) are a constant barrage of bad improv comedy.

Here are the types of people who show up to improv auditions:

Momma's Little Improvisor - There was this guy who decided to come to the audition wearing a "Nom Nom Nom" shirt. I think he woke up that morning and decided he'd nail the audition with that shirt. Also, I think years ago, his mom told him that he was her little Robin Williams. He stood there on stage, striking the comedy pose. He would make funny sounds and odd remarks. But he was standing on the stage alone and was unable to interact with the three other performers.

The Stand Up - Stand Up comedians tend to show up at improv auditions as well. You can spot the stand up because they start doing their routines during the scenes. Very funny but again, they tend not to be team players.

One Trick Ponies - These performers basically have one really funny piece of shtick and a part from that they don't have anything. I've seen a performer come out nail an awesome accents. Get great laughs and after that...nothing. They shot their wad and had nothing else in their bag of tricks.

The Stage Novice - My favorites are they performers who have never been on stage in their life. How do I know? Because their entire audition they have their back to the audience. Nice ass buddy!

The Upstager - This is the person I hate the most. It's a shame too. This person has improv experience and a lot of it. Their resume shows thousands of dollars in training and they bounce from group to group. The problem is that they learned some real bad habits performing improv. They have great energy, so much so they overwhelm the other performers. They command attention because they don't trust the other performs and they're not funny, because they're making it up as they go along. They love to perform, but they are just not good at it.

There's something in common that all of these performers have. It's the inability to perform as a team. Most auditioners feel that they have to stand out as being funny. The truth is we're not usually looking for funny but we're looking for people who can listen, observe and work as a team.

When I auditioned in San Diego, I had a very specific goal. I really had to stand out because I was this aging asian. My good looks would not help me out.

During my drive down to San Diego, I assumed that everyone I performed a scene with would not know anything about improv comedy. Rather than start a scene and hope that my fellow performers would follow my lead, I decided to sit back and see what my three fellow performers were doing. Once I saw that, I then needed to figure out what was the most logical person to be and then try and build conflict that made sense.

My time came to show my stuff. I was called on the stage with three others. The game was Changing Emotions. The suggestion was photo shoot. Two step forward and start the standard I'll pose and the other will take pictures. The third joined in as a second model. Basically nothing was going on except a photo shoot. I decided to come on as the shoot producer and began asking why nothing was being done. Why people were wasting time?

Voila, I nailed the audition and the rest is history.

Just an update. I'll know in the next two weeks whether I begin building a team now or a few months from now. Cheers.

Improv Tweets for 10/2/10

2010-10-03T04:00:00.000-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

12:52 PM - MyPalAl checked in @ National Comedy Theater The
MyPalAl checked in @ National Comedy Theater The - (Brightkite)

1:10 PM - mypalal: Observing the Phoenix National Comedy Theater auditions. - (Twitter)

What secret?

2010-09-27T22:33:00.000-07:00

Well, I've been hinting at it for some time and I'm not ready to let everything out but I can let a few details out.

My super secret project is I'm working on starting my own improv troupe in Orange County. I'm just weeks away from holding auditions.

As you know, I've been performing in San Diego for almost 10 years at the National Comedy Theater. But with my new child and not waiting to die falling asleep on the 5 freeway from San Diego, it was time to move shop to Orange County.

So why start my own troupe and why not join another? Because I've been through all of this before. At the risk of sounding vain, I know what good short form improv is and I've not found a group that does good short-form improv. I've been in bad groups and I was never happy. I have to feel proud of the work I do and National Comedy Theatre was the only place that I felt proud to perform at. Even if it meant driving 100 miles each way.

Starting my own troupe is a little bit daunting but I have to take the challenge. This is truly my new chapter in life. Can I build a cohesive team of 24 strangers and convince them to learn a new way of performing improv without getting paid? Time will tell.

If all goes well, I'll be able to officially announce auditions. Most likely it will take place at the end of October in North Orange County. If you're interested, please sign up at my new website - bowlingalliesevents.com. Sign up and I'll contact you with the details of the audition.

Improv Tweets for 9/11/10

2010-09-12T04:00:00.000-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

2:02 AM - mypalal: Finally home after a night of improv. My days are numbered in San Diego. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 9/5/10

2010-09-06T04:00:00.001-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

4:55 PM - LA's ComedySportz May Close By October - LAist:

Sadly, one of my old improv stomping grounds may close down in October. I hope they don't. They taught me so much about good improv comedy.

- (Tumblr)

The end of a era for me...

2010-09-02T18:38:00.000-07:00

Not what you think, but sadly one of the improv troupes that was instrumental in developing me as an improvisor is coming to an end. (long run-on sentence huh).

ComedySportz Los Angeles is potentially closing in October.

Here's the announcement: http://ourloyalfans.com/

ComedySportz Los Angeles was the first troupe that I took classes from. Over a 5 year period I took their level's 1-3 classes under the teacher Pat Dade. She was the biggest influence on my comedically and practically.

ComedySportz you will be missed.

Improv Tweets for 8/6/10

2010-08-07T04:00:00.001-07:00

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8:24 AM - mypalal: Today for my birthday, I'm going to do my two favorite things: Poker and Improv. Join me at Pechanga and NCT. - (Twitter)

6:47 PM - mypalal: Thanks for all the birthday wishes. I'm in San Diego getting ready to perform in a very hot theater. #improv - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 7/31/10

2010-08-01T04:00:00.000-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

8:48 AM - mypalal: Was listening to the Del Close Improv marathon on XM Radio. Not as interesting as I thought it would be. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 7/22/10

2010-07-23T04:00:00.001-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

8:55 AM - mypalal: @ImprovCity still on the train. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 6/12/10

2010-06-13T04:00:00.001-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

3:17 PM - mypalal: I'm so dull at parties. People really have a hard time believing I do improv comedy. - (Twitter)

3:36 PM - mypalal: We're 60% sold in both improv shows tonight. Looks like another sell out weekend. http://ow.ly/1XGYM - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 5/29/10

2010-05-30T04:00:00.001-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

1:13 PM - mypalal: Taking a nap before an afternoon swim and a two #improv shows in San Diego. http://ow.ly/1RCxz - (Twitter)

6:00 PM - MyPalAl checked in @ National Comedy Theatre
MyPalAl checked in @ National Comedy Theatre - (Brightkite)

6:39 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ National Comedy Theatre

Our new green room - (Brightkite)

7:21 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ National Comedy Theatre

Gary is handing out gifts - (Brightkite)

Improv Tweets for 4/17/10

2010-04-18T04:00:00.001-07:00

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6:21 PM - mypalal: @aplusk New York National Comedy Theatre ManhattanComedy.com - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 3/27/10

2010-03-28T04:00:00.001-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

2:20 PM - mypalal: I'm performing tonight in San Diego. Tonight, our cast is only veteran players. It's going to be a great show. www.nationalcomedy.com - (Twitter)

11:37 PM - mypalal: Its amazing what is offensive during an improv show. - (Twitter)

1:30 AM - mypalal: I'm back home after two awesome improv shows, one sold out and the other almost and a very long drive home from San Diego. Good night! - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 3/5/10

2010-03-06T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

1:19 PM - mypalal: Hey Phoenix friends. I'll be performing at the Phoenix National Comedy Theater Tonight @ 7:30 and 9:45 - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 2/6/10

2010-02-07T03:00:00.000-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

8:31 PM - mypalal: Heading out to my friend's Improv Show. @improvkabob http://ow.ly/14GYL - (Twitter)

9:04 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ 1140 N Tustin St

getting ready for Improv - (Brightkite)

Improv Tweets for 2/5/10

2010-02-06T03:00:00.000-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

11:17 AM - mypalal: The improv troupe I perform with got a 1 line mention from SouthWest Airlines magazine. Not sure if that's a good thing. http://ow.ly/14jNO - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 1/24/10

2010-01-25T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

10:42 AM - mypalal: had two great improv shows last night. The only downside was that I could have strangled someone and it would have felt good. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 1/23/10

2010-01-24T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

8:46 PM - MyPalAl checked in @ National Comedy Theater
MyPalAl checked in @ National Comedy Theater - (Brightkite)

8:47 PM - mypalal: Performing in two improv shows. Tonight - (Twitter)

10:46 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ National Comedy Theater

playing Who Wants to be a Millionaire between shows - (Brightkite)

10:47 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ National Comedy Theater

We're having two refs this show - (Brightkite)

Improv Tweets for 1/8/10

2010-01-09T03:00:00.000-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

8:33 PM - mypalal: Our little improv show is about to sell out. http://myloc.me/2JC15 - (Twitter)

8:35 PM - mypalal: I'm on the Blue Team woth Mike and Dave. Improv - (Twitter)

9:54 PM - mypalal: Got 4 out of 5 in five things. Joe just doesn't want me to chase Casey's streak. Improv - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 1/6/10

2010-01-07T03:00:00.000-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

7:37 PM - mypalal: @mmmMcFarland Wish I could be there tonight. Next week I'll be there for drunk improv. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 12/26/09

2009-12-27T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

10:36 PM - mypalal: First improv show is in the book. My team won. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 12/18/09

2009-12-19T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

8:51 AM - mypalal: rushing to get out of the house to perform Improv at Pala Casino. Anyone know any good Indian references? - (Twitter)

9:10 AM - mypalal: Traffic looks good to Pala Casino. No problems so far. improv. - (Twitter)

9:48 AM - mypalal: This will be my first remote in a while. I'm a little nervous. We're performing for the Southern California Tribal Council. improv - (Twitter)

12:05 PM - mypalal: This mornings remote start just about now. improv - (Twitter)

1:06 PM - mypalal: The remote is over! improv - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 11/14/09

2009-11-15T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

12:32 PM - mypalal: How funny can one man be just 24 hours after getting fired? Find out tonight. @NCTSanDiego - (Twitter)

4:59 PM - mypalal: RT @NCTSanDiego: The 7:30 is SOLD OUT. You hear me? SOLD OUT! Dunzo. We do still have tickets left for the 9:45. - (Twitter)

5:02 PM - mypalal: Looks like our first improv show is sold out. Whoo hoo - (Twitter)

6:57 PM - MyPalAl checked in @ Saffron Noodles & Sate
MyPalAl checked in @ Saffron Noodles & Sate - (Brightkite)

6:58 PM - MyPalAl posted a text message @ Saffron Noodles & Sate
Getting dinner. Chicken and shrimp chips - (Brightkite)

10:15 PM - mypalal: Finally got to intermission in the first show. I was in a incestuous lesbian Blind Line for our family show. - (Twitter)

10:18 PM - MyPalAl checked in @ National Comedy Theatre
MyPalAl checked in @ National Comedy Theatre - (Brightkite)

10:18 PM - MyPalAl posted a text message @ National Comedy Theatre
We still have tickets for the second show. Come on down. improv. - (Brightkite)

10:50 PM - mypalal: First show is finally done. Only 40 minutes late. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 11/13/09

2009-11-14T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

4:48 PM - mypalal: Have a great weekend, Friends. If you're in San Diego on Saturday, come see me perform improv. http://ping.fm/qNj6V - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 11/12/09

2009-11-13T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

9:32 PM - Mesa theatre offers improv workshop to help job skills
More and more are signing up for the comedy workshops. SOUNDOFF: Would you get involved? Do you think they'd help? - (Digg)

Improv Tweets for 11/4/09

2009-11-05T03:00:00.001-08:00

Improv Comedy Journal

9:44 PM - mypalal: RT @mmmMcFarland: The serious face of a professional improv theater's wedsnesday rehearsal. http://yfrog.com/0bbumrtj - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 10/29/09

2009-10-30T04:00:00.001-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

8:43 PM - mypalal: RT @NCTSanDiego: I saw our reservation count, some of our shows will sell out early. Get tickets in advance at nationalcomedy.com - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 10/24/09

2009-10-25T04:00:00.001-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

7:16 PM - MyPalAl checked in @ National Comedy Theatre
MyPalAl checked in @ National Comedy Theatre - (Brightkite)

Improv Tweets for 10/13/09

2009-10-14T04:00:00.000-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

7:32 AM - mypalal: What's the most consistently funny form of comedy? Improv! Improv! Improv! - Family Guy - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 10/10/09

2009-10-11T04:00:00.001-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

11:20 AM - mypalal: We're heading down to San Diego for the National Comedy Theater's 10th anniversary festivities. - (Twitter)

Improv Tweets for 10/9/09

2009-10-10T04:00:00.001-07:00

Improv Comedy Journal

10:56 PM - mypalal: National Comedy Theatre on #Yelp: NCT offers a great improvisational comedy show for anyone...children or adult. It'... http://bit.ly/VpxCm - (Twitter)

11:56 PM - National Comedy Theatre (5/5) on Yelp

NCT offers a great improvisational comedy show for anyone...children or adult. It's a smart and clever show with laughs throughout. It's reasonably priced and the theater has plenty of parking. If… (Yelp)