WHAT IS THE LOOP?
The Loop is a club for people interested in practicing and performing long form improv comedy. Members enjoy the opportunity to attend weekly practices where they are guided by a professional coach to hone their skills in this artform. The Loop is also a "show generator." Members are assembled into ensembles in order to gain performance opportunities at CSz Seattle’s Other Theatre. Training for this season will be focused on the Armando-based format. The Loop’s purpose is to help participants learn to create high-quality long form improv shows in CSz Seattle’s Other Theatre in weekend primetime slots. In order to accomplish this, The Loop trains improvisers to be bold risk-takers who demonstrate resilience and energy, to offer hilarious performances with honesty and heart.
WHEN IS IT?
Practices are Sundays from 4pm-6pm at CSz Seattle starting January 18.
HOW LONG IS THE COMMITMENT?
The Loop operates in seasons of ~11 weeks.
ARE THERE ANY PREREQUISITES?
Anyone who auditions must have taken a minimum of three course levels with an established improv comedy theatre or organization.
HOW DO I JOIN?
Members must audition. Auditions will take place on Saturday, January 10 from 11:30am-1pm and 1:30pm-3pm. Here is the audition form.
HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE IN IT?
The Loop will have a maximum of 16-18 performers.
ONCE I AUDITION, DO I NEED TO RE-AUDITION FOR FUTURE SEASONS?
Yes. For the time being, we'll be holding a new audition for each season of The Loop.
IF I GET IN, HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
$175 per season
WHAT AM I PAYING FOR?
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Professional coaching with individual-specific feedback.
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Being a member of The Loop removes many of the burdensome aspects of being in an improv ensemble, The Loop provides:
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Regular weekly practices
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Space to practice
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Coaching from two different coaches on staff at CSz Seattle
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Performance opportunities
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HOW ARE GROUPS DECIDED?
Members of The Loop will be cast onto teams by their coaches. Selections will be based on the number of people in The Loop, their availability for practices and shows, and a willingness to learn and be coached.
HOW MANY PERFORMANCES DO I DO?
This will depend on the number of shows produced per season and the number of Loop performers. Our goal is to give as many performance opportunities as possible without inducing "burnout". This is the performance schedule for Season 11:
- First Showcase The Other Theater: Sunday, February 15 | 4-6pm
- Last Showcase Atlas Theater: Sunday, March 9 | 4-6pm
- Friday Shows in The Other Theater: Fridays February 20, 27 and March 6 | 8-9pm
A TYPICAL PRACTICE AT THE LOOP:
- 4pm-4:15pm: Group warm-ups
- 4:15pm-5:50pm Team Practice with your groups (Break included)
- 5:50pm-6pm Group Closing with both groups
UPCOMING SEASON DATES:
- Auditions: Saturday, January 10 | 11:30am-1pm and 1:30pm-3pm
- Practices Starting: Sunday, January 18 | 4-6pm
- First Showcase The Other Theatre: Sunday, February 15 | 4-6pm
- Last Showcase Atlas Theater: Sunday, March 8 | 4-6pm
- Friday Shows in The Other Theater: Fridays February 20, 27 and March 6 | 8-9pm
Questions? Email the Head Coach, Mary C. Parker at mcpcomedy@gmail.com.