A TRIBE CALLED YES Drops at Jet City Improv

Jet City Improv is proud to present the world premiere of A Tribe Called Yes, an immersive hip-hop improvisational experience that brings together actors, musicians and MCs to tell the story of underdogs on a freestyle trip to fame and misfortune.

Every show begins with a live DJ firing up his turntables as soon as the audience enters the auditorium and can't stop (won't stop) until the audience has experienced a story about the feuds, fame and family that shaped the world of hip-hop.
"A Tribe Called Yes is true to the roots of hip-hop," says Steve Lange, Creator and Director of A Tribe Called Yes. "I grew up on hip-hop; I love the artform, and I want to share that love with the audience."

The cast features cast members from Jet City Improv and beyond: Amalia Larson, Belinda Fu, Cristina Vazquez, Douglas Willott, Kate Jaeger, Kyle Henick, Lance Manago, Michael Draper, Mike Schubert, Nathan Cox and Preston McNeil. A Tribe Called Yes was created and directed by Steve Lange.

Tickets are $12 online on Thursdays and $14-17 online on Fridays. Last minute tickets are $15-18 at the door (cash or card). Discounted tickets are available for military, seniors, students and TPS members with ID. Online sales close at 6 pm on the day of the show. People can buy tickets now at bit.ly/TribeJCI.

A Tribe Called Yes is the newest addition to Jet City Improv Presents, an ongoing series of new ensemble works that present improvised stories complete with sets, costumes and props like a traditional scripted performance. Despite a more polished appearance, the art and spirit of improvisation still lie at the heart of each performance, and every story is created based on unique suggestions and input provided by the audience.
The Parental Advisory label was first introduced by the Recording Industry Association of America in 1985 in response to the kind of things that might happen in this show. Viewer discretion is advised.

Jet City Improv is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that strives to enlighten, educate and entertain audiences through the art of improvisation. The organization performs free comedy shows for children with disabilities and illnesses in Washington and teaches free comedy workshops to homeless and incarcerated youth in Seattle. Now in its 25th year of operation, Jet City Improv employs 5 full-time staff members, 2 part-time staff members and upwards of 50 actors and theater professionals at any point during the course of a production season.

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