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The Tank Presents The New York Empire Comedy Arts Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 28, 2012


The New York Empire Comedy Arts Festival brings comedic acts from across several disciplines together for one week in June to celebrate the variety and diversity of comedy.

Janeane Garofalo Joins Cast of 'Delocated' on Adult Swim
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 11, 2011


Adult Swim announced the addition of Emmy nominated actress and comedian Janeane Garofalo to the cast of Delocated. Currently in production for its third season, the 30-minute live-action comedy series airs every Sunday at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on Adult Swim. Season three of Delocated will premiere in early 2012.

Filipina Actress Hosts New Podcast For NYC Improv Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 23, 2011


Iliana Inocencio, a New York City-based actor and improviser, paves the way for Asian presence in the media as the new host for The People's Improv Theater's first ever, official podcast.

PHIT Begins Performances of THE APOCALYPSE, 4/3
by Jeff Dennhardt - Apr 3, 2010


Philly Improv Theatre will begin productions of its new sketch comedy show, THE APOCALYPSE, on April 3rd. The show is presented by PHIT's The Action Section.

PHIT Announces Schedule for Upcoming 'Schubin Week,' Begins 3/29
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2010


The Philly Improv Theater has announced the schedule for their upcoming 'Schubin Week,' which begins March 29th. The week will consist of a number of shows and performances by member of the Philly Improv team.

PHIT Announces Schedule for Upcoming 'Schubin Week,' Beginning 3/29
by Jeff Dennhardt - Mar 19, 2010


The Philly Improv Theater has announced the schedule for their upcoming 'Schubin Week,' which begins March 29th. The week will consist of a number of shows and performances by member of the Philly Improv team.

PHIT Announces New Classes
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 5, 2009


New Classes! Sketch Level 2 is Here! DON'T WAIT. SIGN UP NOW. We've been selling out classes and workshops again, but we wanted to offer one final reminder about these two great sessions starting this weekend - Sketch Level 2 and Acting for Improvisers (a one-day deal).

Philly Improv Theater Set For 16 Days of Performances During 2009 Philly Fringe, 9/3-19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2009


Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) continues to grow and establish itself as one of the cornerstones of the local comedy scene. During the 2009 Philly Fringe, PHIT will stage 16 days worth of sketch and improv comedy at two separate venues.

Philly Improv Theater Continues With New Shows and New Clases Throughout October
by Yosi Merves - Sep 11, 2009


Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) is pretty much flipping out over the month they have coming up. In addition to new Improv Level 1, Improv Level 2, and Sketch Level 1 classes on the horizon, they've also got three totally awesome and unique opportunities in October.

Philly Improv Theater Set For 16 Days of Performances During 2009 Philly Fringe, 9/3-19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2009


Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) continues to grow and establish itself as one of the cornerstones of the local comedy scene. During the 2009 Philly Fringe, PHIT will stage 16 days worth of sketch and improv comedy at two separate venues.

Philly Improv Theater Hosts 24 Hour Improv Marathon During Fringe
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 21, 2009


Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) is set to host a group of veteran improvisers who will create something never before seen in Philadelphia during the Fringe. In Dazed and Amused: The 24 Hour Improv Marathon, eight of Philadelphia's finest and funniest improvisers will put their skills to the ultimate test in a 24 hour marathon of improv comedy. These bravely funny folks will improvise for 24 hours straight in a feat of wit that has never been seen in Philadelphia before.

Philly Improv Theater Set For 16 Days of Performances During 2009 Philly Fringe, 9/3-19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 14, 2009


Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) continues to grow and establish itself as one of the cornerstones of the local comedy scene. During the 2009 Philly Fringe, PHIT will stage 16 days worth of sketch and improv comedy at two separate venues.

Philly Improv Theater Announces August Schedule
by Eddie Varley - Jul 26, 2009


Philly Improv Theater has one quick performance week before they get ready for a 16-day run during the annual Philly Fringe. In August, the theater is presenting a line-up of improv, sketch and stand-up comedy favorites and a one-night performance of Amnesia and Attempted Murder, a one-woman show that has taken New York City's comedy scene by storm. All PHIT shows take place at 407 Bainbridge Street. More information is available online at www.phillyimprovtheater.com or at 267-233-1556.

Philly Improv Theater Announces All-Female Improv And Sketch Comedy Festival, Plays 7/16-18
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2009


Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) announces that it will host a three-night festival of funny women in July. The festival, cheekily named Bonerama, will showcase sketch and improv performances by some of the funniest female performers in the region. The festival runs Thursday, July 16-Saturday July 18 with shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. each night. Each performance will be at 407 Bainbridge Street.

Philly Improv Theater Announces All-Female Improv And Sketch Comedy Festival, Plays 7/16-18
by Charlie Piane - Jul 3, 2009


Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) announces that it will host a three-night festival of funny women in July. The festival, cheekily named Bonerama, will showcase sketch and improv performances by some of the funniest female performers in the region. The festival runs Thursday, July 16-Saturday July 18 with shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. each night. Each performance will be at 407 Bainbridge Street.

The Bonerama Variety Hour, Sketch Up or Shut Up, And Guilty Pleasures Among PHIT's July Lineup
by Reynard Loki - Jun 30, 2009


Philly Improv Theater announces its performance schedule for July. In July, the theater is holding two weeks of performances, including an all female sketch and improv festival, called Bonerama. Philly Improv Theater shows take place at 407 Bainbridge Street. More information is available online at www.phillyimprovtheater.com or at 267-233-1556.

PHIT Bids Goodbye To Kent Haines' WHY AM I NOT FAMOUS 6/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2009


June is a time for moving on and this month will be no different for Philly Improv Theater (PHIT). PHIT has been home to Ken Haines' wildly funny live talk show, Why Am I Not Famous?!? With Your Host Kent Haines for one year. This June, will mark the final edition of this PHIT staple. The curtain goes up on Haines' final Philly show Wednesday June 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5. Philly Improv Theater shows take place at 407 Bainbridge Street.

PHIT Announces May Line-up Including Stand Up, Lie Down, CAGEMATCH & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 24, 2009


Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) boasts an exciting May line-up that features comic psycho-analysis and an improv show that gives an unsuspecting audience member a chance to perform alongside one of Philadelphia's noted improv performers.

PHIT Announces Kevin Allison Of MTV's The Sate 4/6-12
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2009


Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) announces that Kevin Allison of MTV's The State will be performing as part of the theater's April line-up, which runs April 6-12. Allison will be performing his one man sketch show, F*** Up. Philly Improv Theater performs at 407 Bainbridge Street. Allison will perform F*** Up at 10 p.m. on Friday, April 10 and Saturday April 11. He will also perform the show at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 12. Tickets for the performances cost $15 each and are available online at www.phillyimprovtheater.com or at 267-233-1556.

PHIT Announces Kevin Allison Of MTV's The Sate 4/6-12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 20, 2009


Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) announces that Kevin Allison of MTV's The State will be performing as part of the theater's April line-up, which runs April 6-12. Allison will be performing his one man sketch show, F*** Up. Philly Improv Theater performs at 407 Bainbridge Street. Allison will perform F*** Up at 10 p.m. on Friday, April 10 and Saturday April 11. He will also perform the show at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 12. Tickets for the performances cost $15 each and are available online at www.phillyimprovtheater.com or at 267-233-1556.

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