Standup Comedians To Look Out For: Kurt Braunohler – Standup Comedy

Standup comedy is interesting. Much like every other art form, it has mega stars that have pretty much become household names, such as Dave Chappelle, Louis CK and Chris Rock. […]
Standup Comedy Is Quickly Becoming The Go To Entertainment Source

When it comes to entertainment, there are plenty of options all across the board. Whether it is a concert, movie, staying in and playing board games or going to a […]
Improv Comedy and Kids: Can They Learn How to Better Deal with Life Using Improvisation?

We constantly hear about the differences between standup comedy and improv comedy, though we seldom hear about how either one can be used in the real world. While being a […]
Five Reasons Improv Comedy & Karaoke Are Great For Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, which falls on a Friday night, RISE Comedy Playhouse will offer amazing improv comedy shows: Makeshift Shakespeare, Hit and Run: Musical Improv, and also 3 Blind Dates, […]
Is Improvisation on the Stage Starting to Influence Movies like “American Hustle?”

Improvisation continues to be a comedy tool that has major influence beyond the stage. With many educational courses starting to be taught on improvisation, we’re starting to see it stretch […]
Improv Comedy At Its Finest

To improvise is to be able to speak, perform, and create with what is available at that moment in time. People like these types of comedic acts because it is […]
The Improv’s 50th: Today’s Great Comedians Proved Standup Comedy Isn’t Easy

Anyone who’s attempted standup comedy knows that it’s not always pretty when first starting out. With The Improv celebrating its 50th anniversary in December of 2013 and the Los Angeles […]
Sometimes Standup Comedy Turns Funnier When Dealing with a Heckler

Standup comedy can be a brutal way to live sometimes when having to deal with hecklers. If you’ve ever attended a standup show, perhaps you’ve seen hecklers sitting next to […]
Improv Comedy Training is Available for People of all Skill Levels and Experience

Tired of the daily grind that the run-of-the-mill nine to five job brings? Office managers, accountants, plumbers, data entry technicians, bus drivers, and more unite! If you feel like you […]
Karaoke Can Help Break the Ice in Bad Relationships During the Holiday Season

Can karaoke end up being a true ice breaker in bad family relationships? During the holidays, many families will be getting together under one roof and trying to get along […]