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Thursday, August 07, 2008

It’s that time again!

Code Duello is on Saturday at 10pm in the UCB Theater. See you in NY.

Posted by Neil on 08/07 at 10:41 AM
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Thursday, July 17, 2008

Damnit Burr, You Shot Me

Two and a half years later, the internet has caught up with my desire to host streaming videos of any length. This is Matt and I’s first performance—ever—of Code Duello: Hamilton & Burr. Only a few weeks earlier our costumes were on order, the structure was up in the air, and I was still pushing for the title “Burr and Hammy: Founding Friends!”

On opening night we were blessed with a warm, excited audience and some nervous energy that, thankfully, translated into quick wits. Although the structure of the show has stood the test of time, the pace, mood, and content have evolved considerably. Our first run’s rapid-fire tit-for-tat has made way for a more varied, dynamic pace. On some nights the impetus for the duel unspools slowly, over the course of twenty minutes; on others, we find a point of contention in the first scene and attack it with everything we have. We’ve had good shows, great shows, bad shows, and wonderful audiences for all of them.

I’m amazed that video allows me to remember opening night so vividly. I’m also proud of how far we’ve taken a concept that, admittedly, was first proposed as a joke (thank you, Matt).

Posted by Neil on 07/17 at 11:06 AM
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Monday, May 19, 2008

Mah Mug

Inspired by the new headshot wall at new ImprovBoston, I spent some time on Saturday recapturing my face in color. Here’s the result (one of three keepers out of a batch of 400. Thanks, digital).

I haven’t been in front of the lens for a while. Taking the photos is easier.

Posted by Neil on 05/19 at 08:40 AM
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

ImprovBoston Wants You

It’s officially ImprovBoston audition season. I haven’t seen this announced through the typical channels (cast list), so I’m doing my part to spread the word…

We are excited to announce ImprovBoston’s annual auditions for many of our ensembles June 9 and 10 from 6PM-10PM at ImprovBoston. Audition time slots are thirty minutes each. You do not need to prepare anything, but you should bring a resume and headshot if you have them. Improv and Acting experience are helpful, but not mandatory. You must arrive 15 minutes before your assigned time slot and be available for the full 30 minutes. Call backs will be on June 14 from 9AM to 1PM. If you are not available for call backs, you will need to let our staff know the night you audition.

To sign up for a time slot please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with the following information: Your full name, email address, phone number, and any times you cannot come to the theater between 6 PM and 10PM each night. We will get back to you with your assigned time slot.

This is totally what improv looks like.