1812 Productions to Present Two-Night Comedy Show IMPROVUKKAH

While 1812 Productions' annual political comedy This Is The Week That Is storms through the month of December, we are pleased to present a special two-night-only return engagement of Improvukkah: Improv for the Holidays.

Back by popular demand and just in time for the festival of lights, Improvukkah: Improv for the Holidays brings a group of Philadelphia's finest improvisers to the stage for two evenings of on-the-spot comedy. Featuring long form, short form, and musical improvisation, Improvukkah: Improv for the Holidays will be hosted by Thomas E. Shotkin as Uncle Shotsie, a character made famous to Philadelphia audiences by his many appearances in 1812 Productions' This Is The Week That Is.

An event perfect for families (and celebrators of any December holiday) much of the evening's line up will be determined by the audience as the cast will take its cues from unsuspecting ticket holders who will provide the suggestions, motivations, and directions that get each scene moving. And, as this special event coincides with the conclusion of Hanukkah, audiences will even be treated to some Pentateuch-inspired games and improvised Yiddish folk songs, courtesy of Uncle Shotsie and his not-so-traditional style.

Improvukkah's cast of veteran improv performers includes 1812 favorites Dave Jadico and Mary Carpenter. Jadico and Carpenter are the current and former, respectively, Artistic Directors of ComedySportz, Philadelphia's longest running comedy show. They will be joined onstage by fellow ComedySportz improvisers Don Montrey, Noah Herman, Kristin Finger, and Fred Siegel.

Improvukkah: Improv for the Holidays will be performed for two nights only, Monday, December 14 at 7:30pm and Tuesday, December 15 at 7:30pm at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Street in Center City. All tickets are $25 and can be purchased at 215-592-9560 or at www.1812productions.org.
*** Improvukkah: Improv for the Holidays Performance Details

Performed by:
Thomas E. Shotkin
Dave Jadico
Mary Carpenter
Don Montrey
Kristin Finger
Noah Herman
Fred Siegel

Performance Location:
Plays & Players Theatre
1714 Delancey Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Ticket Price:
$25

Performance Schedule:
Monday, December 14th at 7:30pm
Tuesday, December 15th at 7:30pm

Tickets and Contact Information:
1812 Productions
2329 S. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 592-9560
info@1812productions.org
www.1812productions.org