https://www.northcoastnyc.com/shows-1 daily 0.75 2021-03-30 https://www.northcoastnyc.com/shows-1/2021/4/24/north-coast-live-at-asylum-theatre monthly 0.5 2021-03-30 https://www.northcoastnyc.com/shows-1/2018/6/8/caveatjune-tgcw2-j7j8x monthly 0.5 2018-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1527799277707-XHMQXHERD4YLX0RJY2BX/NorthCoast-Caveat.jpg Shows - Anybody: An Improvised Historical Hip-Hopera https://www.northcoastnyc.com/shows-1/2018/6/8/caveatjune-tgcw2 monthly 0.5 2018-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1527799277707-XHMQXHERD4YLX0RJY2BX/NorthCoast-Caveat.jpg Shows - Anybody: An Improvised Historical Hip-Hopera https://www.northcoastnyc.com/shows-1/2018/6/1/anybody-ucb-east monthly 0.5 2018-05-11 https://www.northcoastnyc.com/shows-1/2018/6/8/caveatjune monthly 0.5 2018-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1527799277707-XHMQXHERD4YLX0RJY2BX/NorthCoast-Caveat.jpg Shows - Anybody: An Improvised Historical Hip-Hopera https://www.northcoastnyc.com/shows-1/2018/4/28/april-shiw monthly 0.5 2018-03-31 https://www.northcoastnyc.com/shows-1/2018/6/8/north-coast-monthly monthly 0.5 2018-03-31 https://www.northcoastnyc.com/shows-1/2018/5/10/anybody monthly 0.5 2018-03-31 https://www.northcoastnyc.com/home daily 1.0 2025-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/06542e3f-1b50-490a-a17b-4c143b97f917/IMG_9754.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/279d2a8a-80ac-46e0-ace0-b6aeaeaa7070/DSC09779+%281%29.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/a0a5dece-4910-4369-a4cd-4bf20a0c2538/dream+big+hannah+nc+presents.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1524352629439-T11RMQEPRGMQCAGTTQEY/973882-cool-maroon-color-background-2560x1600.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1524352830388-Z8TF6W796V92OSLHVEDI/dupe.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1592597263274-1R9ANSD4ZM1WB5PQBA9H/North+Coast+Bawses.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1522531660680-ICCOCAO6E4HMBFHW1Y0T/DSC01557.jpg Home https://www.northcoastnyc.com/new-gallery daily 0.75 2019-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1528746110382-VPAXZSGXK8VDQ3MM3HCH/richie-headshot-cropped.jpg Alum Cast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1528746110382-VPAXZSGXK8VDQ3MM3HCH/richie-headshot-cropped.jpg Alum Cast - Richie Alfson Hailing from Oklahoma City, Richie began improvising in Boulder, Colorado where he co-founded and directed the group Left Right TIM. In Colorado he also performed at the Bovine, the Impulse, and with The Dinner Detective Colorado. After producing and performing in a show for the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, he moved to New York City and began studying at the Upright Citizens Brigade, under the tutelage of Anthony Atamanuik, Lydia Hensler, Rich Talarico, and others. He holds a degree in Theater and a minor in Technology, Arts, & Media from CU-Boulder. He has written, produced, and acted in several NYC off-Broadway productions. Currently, Richie can be seen performing with North Coast, SHADOWS & RapTime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1522532710137-1JBC9G4OWVRG98N9RSGT/MegReilly.jpg Alum Cast - Meg Reilly Megan Reilly is a comedian, rapper and actor based out of New York City. She can be see touring the country with "Broadway's Next Hit Musical" or every Monday night in "On the Spot!" at the Broadway Comedy Club. You may also see her twerking around the Big Apple as her alter, raunchy, rap-ego, La Dynasty. She has a passion for Drake, iced coffee and staring directly at the moon. Megan received a BFA in Drama from The Tisch School of the Arts at NYU and has studied comedy at The Upright Citizens Brigade, The Second City and the Magnet Theater. She is fifty-shades of stoked to be playing with North Coast! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1569436507896-ZGLXBD37KD574QX2KGVU/steve+class.jpg Alum Cast - Steve Jeanty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1569436351234-8YQP5IWYFMA9VAIROTNT/mikepoole.png Alum Cast - Mike Poole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1569436559593-N74LSIDJSCEQU6PGBLSN/large_jonathandemuth.jpg Alum Cast - Jonathan Demuth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1569436561634-WXJ27DJK4DVOHKBWAOID/fkTaDmFt_400x400.jpg Alum Cast - Katy Berry https://www.northcoastnyc.com/new-gallery-1 daily 0.75 2021-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1594309990011-AD0VJQS52KKZ5EAAPJAF/James+Smiles+on+the+steps.jpg Staff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1594309990011-AD0VJQS52KKZ5EAAPJAF/James+Smiles+on+the+steps.jpg Staff - James Robilotta Founder James Robilotta is the founder of the freestyle-rapping, beatboxing, always fresh, long-form team “North Coast”. He started performing improv and stand-up comedy in 2004 and continued in graduate school with Clemson University’s troupe, “Mock Turtle Soup”. In 2007 he started studying at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and the Magnet Theater, in New York City. James now teaches hip hop improv at the Magnet theater and workshops at comedy festivals around the country. Outside of improv, James is a Professional Speaker who talks with corporate and college audiences around North America about Authentic Leadership and Networking. He is also a Personal Coach who hold people accountable to pursuing their goals and living more purposeful lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1614111998859-Y8SCR8LFU9A64D9N6YZD/DOUGLAS%2BWIDICK%2BHEADSHOT%2B2019.jpg Staff - Douglas Widick Co-Founder & Managing Director Douglas Widick is a founding member of Hip-Hop Improv group, North Coast, which was named one of Timeout NY’s Top 10 Comedy Shows of 2014. You can catch him performing around NYC with many other musical improv, improv, and sketch groups as well. He is a member of house Musical Improv teams at both the Magnet and PIT Theaters, and just finished sketch shows with Pop Roulette (PIT), The 2017 Tony Awards (UCB), Dead Dads Club (UCB). He also performs with UCB Theater NY Maude Sketch Team Dangerous Woman. Doug teaches an 8-week Hip-Hop Improv class at the Magnet Theater, and was recently seen in the Off-Broadway musicals, F#%king Up Everything and Blank! The Musical. doug@northcoastnyc.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1614111094452-D634Y1O7N6RTH0OZTIVS/IMG-20190204-WA0014.jpg Staff - Victoria Gagliano Producer A Brooklyn girl since 1987, Tori has been dedicated to live theatre since the age of 16. From building stages at Lincoln Center to Company Managing at Barrow Street Theatre, she's had the pleasure of working with such legends as TJ & Dave, Daniel Kitson, and Colin Quinn to name a few! In 2016 Tori hopped the pond to produce theatre and comedy in the UK, including the Edinburgh Fringe and VAULT festivals annually. In London she solidified her love of satire while producing NewsRevue, the world's longest-running live comedy show. In addition to working alongside the brilliant North Coast, she's also spent the past 2 years event-managing the immersive theatrical powerhouses Punchdrunk and Secret Cinema. Dividing her time between continents, Tori proudly supports artists in whichever country she finds them! tori@northcoastnyc.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1614111208584-TLOAKFIFGK9DQBE5P1B5/RJ-e1495471901444.jpg Staff - RJ Williams Diversity Program Director RJ Williams is a performer, coach, and a cup of awesome from Dallas, TX. In addition to North Coast Hip Hop Improv, he performs with Baby Wants Candy and is on a house team at The Peoples Improv Theater. Additionally, RJ has has performed around the US and Europe. 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This show has served us well during the pandemic and continues to be a great option for employees (or friends) logging in from different locations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1646857312125-8GPXAM54HQHI0060EDCI/fully+virtual+event+zoom.png Remote Event Images - Fully Remote A live performance where all of us (including the performers) are logged in via Zoom. This show has served us well during the pandemic and continues to be a great option for employees (or friends) logging in from different locations. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/62290b878f67095c4e89e1c0/62290b91535c68657ef13a87/1646857105520/ Remote Event Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1646857308651-XAQULMCV5K3M1V7WZGNP/In+Studio+Hybrid+Virtual.png Remote Event Images - In-Studio Streaming “Hybrid” Want the more ‘live’ experience even if you’re not in the room? 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Not only did the team deliver a truly memorable performance for my event, (literally people keep singing their songs) but they also had a room full of 40 successful blockchain startups believing that they'd raised millions of dollars for a project before they launched into their act! They can blend in as well as stand out! They do it all. " https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1522548097024-VSSFAEN0TK2A1EOYQFHD/10955597_10152720510058697_5017217594173527447_o.jpg Private Shows & Workshops - North Coast will come to you https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1589470552143-O1J8RI2EBXXP364CIIOO/Photojuice Private Shows & Workshops We’ll interview you for your own personalized show. Photo: Photojuice https://www.northcoastnyc.com/cast daily 0.75 2024-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1574194828475-4E2Y0Z6INUVCXN846JQX/Beth+headshot.JPG The Cast - Beth Bowman Beth Bowman is an improviser with over 10 years of experience performing around the United States. She was on the original Musical Megawatt cast of GEM at the Magnet Theater. In addition to performing with North Coast, she is a full time mechanical engineer/project manager, and proud dog owner. If she isn't at work or performing, she is at home with her best friend and loving pet, Toto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1584384227033-W37OWT2ALR9KI21Y8WNE/Ralf The Cast - Ralf Jean-Pierre Ralf Jean-Pierre aka Precious Gorgeous, is a first generation Haitian-American rapper-songwriter, actor, and comedian from Brooklyn, NY. Precious Gorgeous earned a BFA in Performing Arts from the Savannah College of Art and Design. He has studied at the People’s Improv Theater, and has studied clown with Christopher Bayes and Virginia Scott, and with world-renowned clown performer and director, Eric Davis. In 2012, Ralf and his collaborator Jolie Tong developed a one-man show chronicling the true account of how Ralf spent the year 2012 riding his bicycle around the United States, performing a one-man Shakespeare on the streets following the passing of a friend. The show was called WHAT SHOULD BE THE FEAR and debuted at Gamba Forest in 2017. In 2019 Precious Gorgeous released two self-produced records: Tryna Get My Live Together, which was recorded live with a live, and Everyone Dies From a Bullet vol 1, a covers record. Precious is part of a NY artists’ collective Black God Pantheon. He is also an ensemble member of FIZGIG Studio’s Commedia Company. Ralf is currently teaching as an adjunct professor of clown for the Brooklyn College BFA Theater program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1579035948493-I8VW6Q1VNLQJ0SG4PCBJ/Luke+Miller The Cast - Luke Miller Luke is a improviser based in New York City who has been performing for over 10 years. Born in NY but raised in NC, he's been lucky enough to improvise and freestyle for audiences all across the United States, and even internationally. Luke has been a part of award-winning improv and sketch groups, has coached/directed/taught improv teams, and has even made some beer money leading professional workshops. By day, he works as a strategy manager in marketing and sales...but by night, you can find Luke rock climbing, tending to plants, cooking, or lighting the stage up with North Coast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/7e8971ce-c880-4230-92e7-10180fb51de1/DW24-107.jpg The Cast - Douglas Widick Douglas is a founding member of Hip-Hop Improv group, North Coast, which was named one of Timeout NY’s Top 10 Comedy Shows of 2014 and tours internationally. When he’s not rapping or at the studio, you can find Doug catching a wave at Rockaway Beach or walking through Fort Greene Park with his Scottish Terrier, Skylar. Douglaswidick.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/4c9b604a-c491-4d79-8c8e-5f6004ea8333/BILLY-165.jpg The Cast - Billy Soco Billy Soco is a first generation, Latinx and AAPI actor and improviser and has been rapping on stages since 2005. He’s performed on house teams with UCB and Magnet theaters as well as Comedysportz NYC and the nationally renowned Story Pirates. Billy has performed in festivals throughout North America with all-Latinx improv ensemble CHUCHO and musical improv darlings Kittyhawk. You can also catch him performing at Magnet Theater in NYC with Big Whoop and monthly with The Little Big Show. Billy is also an improv instructor and management professional delivering workshops focused on vulnerability and authenticity and has co-moderated conversations on topics like inclusion, diversity of thought and creativity in the workplace. Find him on IG @bsoco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1522533131426-Z2TRYYMRAGZYYVP75MKE/amir-1.jpg The Cast - Amir Shaaban Amir Shaaban is a beatboxer/multi-instrumentalist originally from Long Island, NY and an NYU alumni with a BA in Music with Honors. Amir has worked with various projects ranging all musical genres and styles including classical, jazz, hip-hop, pop, musical theater, a capella, rock, ska, R&B, funk, and singer-song writer music. In 2016, Amir performed at Lincoln Center for the annual College Cabaret competition as one of the 5 finalists from all of NYC. In the past Amir has worked and toured with artists such as Melanie Martinez, as well as music and music video productions for HealthCorps, a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Oz. Amir has also guest lectured at NYU educating students about the art of beatboxing in regards to its history, culture, and mechanics. In addition, Amir is a BeatRocker for B.E.A.T. Global (Bridging Education and Art Together) educating children of all ages on how to beatbox and produce music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1522532495692-ZC734DH8WLJCQM4NRB26/Robo-crop.jpg The Cast - James Robilotta James Robilotta is the founder of the freestyle-rapping, beatboxing, always fresh, long-form team “North Coast”. He started performing improv and stand-up comedy in 2004 and continued in graduate school with Clemson University’s troupe, “Mock Turtle Soup”. In 2007 he started studying at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and the Magnet Theater, in New York City. James now teaches hip hop improv at the Magnet theater and workshops at comedy festivals around the country. Outside of improv James is a Professional Speaker who talks with corporate and college audiences around North America about Authentic Leadership and Networking. He is also a Personal Coach who hold people accountable to pursuing their goals and living more purposeful lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/daa227e5-f29a-40dc-b681-2395304994c0/Adam-Payne-headshot.jpg The Cast - Adam Payne Adam Payne is a musical improvisor, rapper, motion graphics artist, filmmaker, and web developer based out of Brooklyn, NY. He's been studying improv since 2013 under several great instructors, including Rick Andrews, Nick Kanellis, Peter McNerney, Louis Kornfeld, Ross Taylor, Jon Bander, Michael Lutton, Megan Grey, Nikita Burdein, Melanie Rubin, and Billy Soco just to name a few. He can been seen regularly at comedy theaters around NYC with groups like Baby Wants Candy, Musical Megawatt at the Magnet Theater, and of course North Coast. And now he’s so happy to spend his time diving into his favorite thing in the world: dumb joy-filled fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1522532812446-ABPMX8M611WA0QD8ELXR/RJ-e1495471901444.jpg The Cast - RJ Williams RJ Williams is a performer, coach, and a cup of awesome from Dallas, TX. He performs with North Coast Hip Hop Improv, Baby Wants Candy and on a house team at The Peoples Improv Theater. Additionally, RJ has has performed around the US and Europe. If smiles were currency, RJ would be rich. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/17d1076d-f327-45f0-b4c0-15221e473fa8/StephHeadshot2.jpg The Cast - Stephanie rae Stephanie Rae is a full-time applied improv practitioner who has been studying the form for twelve years. She’s directed a Boyz II Men themed show for UCB's Del Close Marathon, guest played with everyone from ComedySportz to the Groundlings, and taught classes and workshops for improvisers from Louisiana to Liverpool. As founder and president of the Black Improv Alliance, she’s created scholarships and free programming for hundreds of improvisers of color, and as a facilitator for FLS+, she’s taught the science of play alongside members of Broadway’s Freestyle Love Supreme. Stephanie is passionate about amplifying diverse voices and seeing more melanin onstage. She also has a law degree from Georgetown - but mostly uses it to win arguments online. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1566837131224-I29S1M8I2MBPYVF73R40/Rachel%2BRosenthal The Cast - Rachel Rosenthal Rachel Rosenthal is comedian and improviser with 20 years of experience. She is also a free-style rapper. In addition to North Coast, she can be seen performing in Blank! The Musical, in her improv duo, RaeRoest, or with international touring company, Big Bang. Rachel is also an award-winning improv instructor who has worked with The People’s Improv Theater (2014 Teacher Of The Year), Miami Ad School, Reckless Theatre, Brooklyn Comedy Collective, and at various theaters around the world. Rachel has been featured on several podcasts and radio shows including This American Life and Risk! Her first book “Identity Thief” is now available on Amazon. OMG and The Huffington Post once called her an “improv whirlwind.” Say what? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/9d7a7a38-2eee-41a5-93d4-4c7b6b3920f7/dr+brick_headshot2024%3F.png The Cast - Michael Crisol ”Dr. Brick” Michael Crisol is a beatboxer, born and raised in the Bronx, NY. Starting his beatbox journey in 2016, Michael took on the stage name of Doctor Brick. He began competing in beatboxing competitions in cities all over North America, including Boston, Atlanta, New York, and Toronto. Some of these battles include East Coast Beatbox Battle, American Beatbox Championships, Beatbox Legends, and Great North. In a number of these competitions, he tackles the tag team division with his partner, Alex P, in their tag team, Snakes and Ladders. Doctor Brick performs alongside a couple of a cappella groups such as The City Rays and The Apex Project (NY). Currently, he performs with many hip hop improv groups with the most notable being North Coast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1542299567932-ZOKSZXZZRM21Y0EQ4O43/Raquel+Palmas+Headshot.jpg The Cast - Raquel Palmas Raquel Palmas is an actress, comedian and improvisor. You can catch her performing musical improv at the UCB (BABY WANTS CANDY), PIT (Elevator Talk) and Caveat (various shows). She is proudly focusing her theatrical / comedic energies on f$&3ing up the status quo. She is a member of many indie improv teams such as off top, the all black King Zebra and even has the audacity to perform with her father on a two prov team called Daddies Issues. She is overjoyed to be able make theater that consists of two things that always make white men question their privilege: blackness and laughter. She currently performs every Wednesday night at the PIT on musical house team, Elevator Talk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1565021613673-Q4OESK9KG8ZXZ389UN76/Mel+Rubin The Cast - MEl Rubin Mel Rubin is a hip hop improv performer, instructor and beatboxer based out of New York City. She studied long-form improv and musical improv comedy at the Magnet Theater (NYC), and is a performer on the hip hop improv team North Coast, who has been featured in The New York Times and Time Out New York. Mel is also an active performer, workshop facilitator and public speaking coach with freestyle+. If you ever catch Mel around Brooklyn with her tiny dog Milo, be sure to say hi to her (after you say hi to Milo, of course). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1550689516249-WXJ9MA4YYBYLTQ31B75U/JD+Ricafort+Headshot The Cast - JD Ricafort JD Ricafort is a rapper, actor, dancer, and nerd based in Queens. His music has been featured on Underground Hip-Hop Blog and Broadway World, and his solo hip-hop act SUPER SMACK will be in Austin next month rocking the glorious mania that is SXSW. He's performed in multiple productions of Lin Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS, most recently winning the Helen Hayes Award for Best Musical in 2018, and he’s an alum of The Public Theater’s #BARS Workshop with Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs. 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And now, they are sharing what they've learned with all of you. From musical improv basics to freestyling to beatboxing to honing in on the game of your scene, these classes have got you covered. Be prepared to have an enormous amount of fun while raising the bar on all aspects of your long-form improvisation. https://www.northcoastnyc.com/the-staff daily 0.75 2025-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1579035948493-I8VW6Q1VNLQJ0SG4PCBJ/Luke+Miller The Staff - Luke Miller Luke is a improviser based in New York City who has been performing for over 10 years. Born in NY but raised in NC, he's been lucky enough to improvise and freestyle for audiences all across the United States, and even internationally. Luke has been a part of award-winning improv and sketch groups, has coached/directed/taught improv teams, and has even made some beer money leading professional workshops. By day, he works as a strategy manager in marketing and sales...but by night, you can find Luke rock climbing, tending to plants, cooking, or lighting the stage up with North Coast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/bae24c55-15e2-4bef-9fae-e25b0a4f7d0d/5F060E3F-2992-4207-A074-2ED776242344.JPG The Staff - RJ Williams Producer & Diversity Director RJ Williams is a performer, coach, and a cup of awesome from Dallas, TX. In addition to North Coast Hip Hop Improv, he performs with Baby Wants Candy and is on a house team at The Peoples Improv Theater. Additionally, RJ has has performed around the US and Europe. If smiles were currency, RJ would be rich. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1565021613673-Q4OESK9KG8ZXZ389UN76/Mel+Rubin The Staff - Mel Rubin Mel Rubin is a hip hop improv performer, instructor and beatboxer based out of New York City. She studied long-form improv and musical improv comedy at the Magnet Theater (NYC), and is a performer on the hip hop improv team North Coast, who has been featured in The New York Times and Time Out New York. Mel is also an active performer, workshop facilitator and public speaking coach with freestyle+. 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Be a good fool. Be a good voice of reason. We talk about: saying "yes" to accusations, saying why in an actorly, human way, "piling on" the fool, using "curiosity and compassion" to explore. Fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abfe60996e76ffee9374fe9/1631504661565-FK2ZOV8UNX52W7BC2GR4/013017_MoniqueMoses_0063_WEB.jpeg Festival Workshops - Sketches That say Something ( Hybrid Workshop) Instructor: Monique Moses Price: $45 in person or on Zoom, $15 to audit the workshop but not participate. Time: Saturday October 9th, 2:30-5:30pm (2-3 hours based on registration) Location : Location TBD / Zoom Link upon registration About: Join Astronomy Club's Monique Moses as she discusses the nuances of writing sketches that have social, racial or economic commentary. Working as both a classroom and a writer's room, Monique will break down ways in which you can weave these themes into your comedy, allowing you to create sketches that are not just funny but "say something". 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