http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/ This is a DSI Comedy Theater discussion forum powered by vBulletin. en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:21:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/ http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8977&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:07:02 GMT *IMPROV 301 with Spazderka (http://twitter.com/spazderka)* *_Characters and Relationships_* http://dsicomedytheater.com/classes/292/ *_Our... IMPROV 301 with Spazderka

Characters and Relationships
http://dsicomedytheater.com/classes/292/

Our Roster
Tara Regan
Habib Maya
Joseph Jackson
Shaun Patrick Flynn
Nicholas Mykins
Siddhartha Ray
Alex James
Mary Nations
Rick Skarbez ]]> Training Center Discussion Zach http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8977 http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8976&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:19:54 GMT 2010 Standup Competition
http://www.charlestoncomedyfestival....n-registration

Think you're funny?

Well prove it in the Charleston Comedy Festival's Stand-Up Competition.

The annual throwdown has become wildly popular, attracting topnotch talent, selling out every show, and pulling a huge, rowdy crowd for the finals. Last year, Timmy Sherrill from Wilmington, N.C. won with a raunchy but hilarious set.

Anyone can perform, and registration will close once all five preliminary rounds are full. And they will fill up. Twelve comedians performing in each round will be limited to a five-minute set (lights out after time allotted). The audience will vote for their favorite two comedians and the top three performers will move on to the semifinals.

In addition to being able to crow victory, the winner will take home $1,000 cash money.

Up to the challenge?

Registration costs $20 (nonrefundable) and must be paid via Paypal. ]]> Standup Studio Zach http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8976 http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8974&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:02:46 GMT *IMPROV 101 with Jeremy McDonald* *_Our Roster_* Paul Miller Paula Graff Marlene Pelligrino Brandon Holmes Jennifer Hagin Kristy Kent Sarah... IMPROV 101 with Jeremy McDonald

Our Roster
Paul Miller
Paula Graff
Marlene Pelligrino
Brandon Holmes
Jennifer Hagin
Kristy Kent
Sarah Eldred
Topher Maglione
Arthur Vargas
Donna Kaye

IMPROV Notes are online for class to journal about what we're doing each week.

Post after each class so that we can ALL talk shop during the other 6 days each week. You could post links to articles about comedy or improv or clips/videos online.

And you can ask Jeremy ANY questions you can think of. ]]> Training Center Discussion Zach http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8974 http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8973&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:22:56 GMT *Advanced Harold Technique with ZW* http://www.dsicomedytheater.com/classes/294/ 501 Students, We have a lot of work to do over the next 8... Advanced Harold Technique with ZW
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501 Students,

We have a lot of work to do over the next 8 weeks. Take advantage of this forum to post notes from each week and breakdown techniques you see used in Harold and shows like MISTER DIPLOMAT. What have you seen? What do you like? What would you like to know how to do?

Our IMPROV 501 Roster
Alan Goldstein
Jonathan Schwartz
Paul Deblinger
Nathania Johnson
Carolyn Hack
Katy Jack
Jonathan Yeomans
Sarah Miller
Rajeev Rajendran
Justin Lukasewicz
Tom Keller

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HAROLD is a philosophy of play, with play being the operative word. ]]> Training Center Discussion Zach http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8973 http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8972&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:08:10 GMT *GAME of the Scene with ZW* http://www.dsicomedytheater.com/classes/291/ Use the forum to connect with each other, discuss notes on exercises and... GAME of the Scene with ZW
http://www.dsicomedytheater.com/classes/291/

Use the forum to connect with each other, discuss notes on exercises and thoughts on game, post feedback on shows, and work between classes.

IMPROV 201 Roster
Jeanne Lee
Anne Sexton
Casey Sigmon
Danielle Elliott
Berkeley Grimball
Jess Shorland
Ryan Allis
Bob Phoenix
Kelly Leonhardt
Chris Wells
Vanessa Boisvert
Christy McDonald

A post on Game of the Scene and THE BANANA PEEL
http://zachward.com/2010/04/game-of-the-banana-peel/ ]]> Training Center Discussion Zach http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8972 http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8971&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:11:41 GMT This is the journal for all things Giuseppe-related in the 2010-2011 school year! Talk about shows, games, techniques, and famous people named... This is the journal for all things Giuseppe-related in the 2010-2011 school year! Talk about shows, games, techniques, and famous people named Giuseppe, or check your staffing schedule here! ]]> Improv Journals FStewartTaylor http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8971 http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8970&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:37:32 GMT *Harold Teams are an extension of our North Carolina-based Comedy Training Center.* http://www.dsicomedytheater.com/shows/details/harold-night/ ... Harold Teams are an extension of our North Carolina-based Comedy Training Center.
http://www.dsicomedytheater.com/show.../harold-night/

It is my belief that Harold as a structure and philosophy of play is the basis for all comedic work, whether written for the stage, screen, or improvised. We have Del Close to thank for not only the recognition and respect improvisation has received as an Art but for a lot of what we consider to be comedy today. I never worked with Del myself, but I am extremely lucky to have worked with people who learned directly from him before he passed away. And I am proud to have Del watch over me, my students and my company at DSI. (Thankful for Del Close, Zach Ward)

DSI Comedy Theater, FALL 2010!
http://www.dsicomedytheater.com/teams/
http://www.dsicomedytheater.com/people/

MISTER DIPLOMAT
http://misterdiplomat.com
ANDY LAVENDER
HARRISON BROOKIE
JEFF BRENMAN
JEREMY MCDONALD
PAULA PAZDERKA
ZACH WARD

HAROLD -- The 708
COACH, ANDY LAVENDER
BRYAN BARNES
HARRISON BROOKIE
JEFF BRENMAN
JUAN MOJICA
KENNEDY GATES
PT SCARBOROUGH
SHANE SMITH
ZANNIE GUNN

HAROLD -- Au Jus
COACH, PAULA PAZDERKA
AARON KECK
JEREMY MCDONALD
JONATHAN YEOMANS
KATY JACK
KEVIN BROWNING
KRISTEN RAPPAZZO
RICK SKARBEZ
SYLVIA TOTH

HAROLD -- New Harold Team
COACH, HARRISON BROOKIE
CAROLYN HACK
JOHN REITZ
JONATHAN SCHWARTZ
KIM ANDREWS
KIT FITZSIMONS
MOLLY BUCKLEY
NATHANIA JOHNSON
TOM KELLER

DSI HIGH, Season 4
COACH, PT SCARBOROUGH
KIT FITZSIMONS
PAUL DEBLINGER
LINDA BOWERMAN
SYLVIA TOTH
IAN AGER
VINNY VALDIVIA
ZANNIE GUNN

IMPROV SLAM, Freestyle Comedy Battle
http://dsicomedytheater.com/shows/details/improv-slam/
COACH, KIT FITZSIMONS
AARON KECK
AUSTIN STANION
BRYAN BARNES
JEFF BRENMAN
JOHN REITZ
JUSTIN LUKASEWICZ
KATY JACK
KIM ANDREWS
LAURA MORRISON
LINDA BOWERMAN
PT SCARBOROUGH
SHANE SMITH
SHAUN PATRICK FLYNN
SHELLY SABHIKNI
TOM KELLER
TRACY CATE
VINNY VALDIVIA
ZANNIE GUNN

DSI Witness News, News Parody 1360WCHL
http://news.dsicomedy.com
HEAD WRITER, AARON KECK
New complete cast COMING SOON!

Other DSI NC Teams:
SENIOR PGA
POUND FOR POUND
BETAMAX
MAXIMUM POWER
PT SCARBOROUGH IS A MOVIE
DOUBLE D20s
24LIVE! Marathon Core

Other DSI Chicago Teams:
BEATBOX
Fritter Kings

“We are creating relationships between people, because in order to make improvisation work as theater or comedy, you have to deal with each other in a way that, if people behaved this way socially, the world would be a nicer community.” — DEL CLOSE, The Madness of Art ]]> Carrboro Zach http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8970 http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8968&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:09:16 GMT *STANDUP 101/201 with Tom Keller* http://www.dsicomedytheater.com/classes/296/ Use the Online Notes forum to discuss feedback from class, and to... STANDUP 101/201 with Tom Keller
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Use the Online Notes forum to discuss feedback from class, and to post clips of comics that you like or links to blogs about writing comedy.

Standup Roster
Linda Watson
Steve Kearney
Bernie Friend
Shelly Sabhikhi
Tracy Cate
Jeffrey Lakin
Amanda Scherle
John Sideris
Thomas Konneker

Make sure you get out to see shows.
http://bit.ly/standupcomedy

Check out the Forums Welcome page and popular links.
http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/s...ad.php?p=74619 ]]> Training Center Discussion Zach http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8968 http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8967&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:54:01 GMT *_SKETCH 101, Survey on classic scene styles_* http://www.dsicomedytheater.com/classes/295/ YO! Students, You should use our Online Notes as... SKETCH 101, Survey on classic scene styles
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YO! Students,

You should use our Online Notes as a resource to connect to each other, post writing exercises from class, and share links / clips of Sketch Comedy you are watching (and to ask Paula questions).

You can check the OFFICIAL Forum Welcome with popular links here.
http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/s...ead.php?t=8927

Our SKETCH 101 Roster
Doug Toth
Linda Bowerman
Chris Wells
Vinny Valdivia
Colby Prime
Shane Smith
Scott Morand
Jaycee Greenblatt
Noel Dale
Susan Siplon
Suzanne McDonough

Good luck! And HAVE FUN! ]]> Training Center Discussion Zach http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8967 http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8966&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:20:21 GMT Getting on stage at DSI the last few months has been refreshing. I was doing standup and improv in New York City for the last 5 years until I came... Getting on stage at DSI the last few months has been refreshing. I was doing standup and improv in New York City for the last 5 years until I came back to NC just a few months ago. I did standup in some great clubs and performed with incredibly talented comics while I was there. I was lucky enough to do shows with Ben Bailey, Joe Franklin, and Jim Gaffigan. Those are just a few of the established comics. I also did shows with younger comics that are now starting make names for themselves. I was also lucky enough to do a very short performance at The Apollo Theater in Harlem. Tough crowd!

First, it's nice to just have the stage time. I have't had an issue getting a spot on the Thursday night show. Most of the clubs in New York want you to do bringer shows first in order to perform there. That means you HAVE to bring anywhere from 5-10 people just to get on their stage. I did a few of these and they were nothing but stressfull. You can't even think about your set because you are worried about your people showing up.

Second, I've also found that I can take more risks on stage at DSI. This is because I don't have to do my best material in order to impress some casting agent or booker. When you do the same set over and over again, you can't grow as a comic. I sometimes do the same material, but I'm always trying out 1 or 2 new jokes in my set.

Lastly, DSI is a great supportive environment. Being able to try new material out in front a paying audience is huge. Open mics where the audience is just other comedians don't really gage how the joke will go with a regular crowd. I have found the audience at DSI to be attentive and the other comics on the show are respectful and literally pat each other on the backs. ]]> Standup Journals Shaun Patrick Flynn http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8966 http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8965&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:55:58 GMT Thursday nights rock! Thursday nights rock! ]]> Standup Studio Shaun Patrick Flynn http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8965 http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8964&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:34:48 GMT *Check out this clip of 21 Accents.* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UgpfSp2t6k One person introduces themselves in 21 different accents. How... Check out this clip of 21 Accents.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UgpfSp2t6k

One person introduces themselves in 21 different accents.

How many could you do? ]]> Improv Studio Zach http://forums.dsicomedytheater.com/showthread.php?t=8964