Actors offer free improv

The Times

Friday, February 15, 2008

Ham Awry Improv Troupe, the improv theatre affiliate of Emerald Pig Theatrical Society, announced Tuesday three free improv performances at the Ridge Coffee Roasting Company. The Ham Awry show, "Supervision Required," includes many of your favourite improv games live and unplugged.

On stage will be local actors John Stuart, Aaron Davis, Brad Tones, Martin Brochu and Chris Cope, as well as a couple new stars from Vancouver, Jennifer Moran and Harry Pering.

"Together, they form Ham Awry Improv Troupe, a talented group of performers passionate about bringing you the greatest show never written," said a news release.

Improv is basically theatre without a script. Improvisers act out scenes completely unrehearsed and unscripted. They take suggestions from the audience and some basic framework to create famously funny scenes of unpredictable comedy. Every show is different and not even the performers know what will happen next. No two shows are alike and it is impossible to do the same show twice.

And when you're at the show, don't forget to participate in the Broken Dreams Lottery. Tickets to the lottery are free and the prizes include a date with a cast member of your choosing. The grand prize is a box of Smarties.

Each show runs from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at the Ridge Coffee Roasting Company (170-22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd.). Show dates are March 1, 15 and 29, and since no two shows are the same, you can feel free to attend all three. Parental guidance is suggested as shows may contain mature themes. For more information, e-mail hamawry@gmail.com or visit www.freewebs.com/hamawry.