Thursday, January 31, 2013

January 2013, Family Improv at the Gallery Players

Mike & Nikki get sucked into a black hole. Apparently black holes make your hands tiny!

January 2013, Family Improv at the Gallery Players

In an improvisation of great historical significance, Abe Lincoln and his Secretary of State discuss the Gettysburg address, while others eavesdrop.

January 2013, Family Improv at the Gallery Players

One person must be standing, one kneeling (thanks, Michael!) and one sitting - and oh, the drama that ensues.

January 2013, Family Improv at the Gallery Players

The audience.

January 2013, Family Improv at the Gallery Players

Bones and Laura attempt to tell the story of Julia's life, while Mike and Nikki are ready to get in on the act. Julia keeps a sharp eye, ready to ring the bell when they are right, and to honk that horn when they need to try something else.

January 2013, Family Improv at the Gallery Players

Mike Durkin and Nikki Plyem alternate the words of a story about tax problems (yes, the topic was suggested by a kid in the audience - a kid!)

January 2013, Family Improv at the Gallery Players

Laura Valpey and Bones Rodriguez tell how and why toothpaste was invented.

January 2013, Family Improv at the Gallery Players

Laura Valpey and the Archaeologist decude to look for dinosaur bones.

January 2013, Family Improv at the Gallery Players

Sometimes when you encounter mad scientists, it's hard to know what to do!

December 2012 show at the Gallery Players

Puppets - The adults talk and the kids have to figure out how to move them.

December 2012 show at the Gallery Players

Ian O'Keeffe, Laura Livingston and their arms (volunteers from the audience) keep all ages entertained.

December 2012 show at the Gallery Players

Bones narrates a story with a cast of thousands - or a lot, anyway! Everyone really has to work together with this many improvisors on stage.

December 2012 show at the Gallery Players

Conducted Story - When Mike Durkin, the referee, points to one of us, we make up the next part of the story. Ian O'Keeffe is keeping us all entertained with the stuff he's coming up with.

December 2012 show at the Gallery Players

Taking a bow. The thing about live theatre is, the actors and the audience can see and hear each other. The audience says, "We liked that scene," by clapping. The actors say, "Thank you," by bowing.

December 2012 show at the Gallery Players

People as props - The kids get involved, playing the objects in the scene.

December 2012 show at the Gallery Players

Bones Rodriguez and Laura Valpey Rodriguez have been working with Freestyle Rep for over ten years. In fact, they first met while working with us - and now they're married!