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Lesbian 50+ improv group forming
2012-12-05
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A Second City Workshop alum is forming a non-profit seven-member improv group composed of lesbians 50 and over. This newly created company will create/perform set scenes and audience suggested improv sketches. Mostly two-to-four person short form, and blackouts, with some "Harolds."
Auditions will be at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., third floor, on Wed., Dec. 19, 6-8 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 20, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, 2-4 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, 2-4 p.m.
Potential candidates must have background as writers, performers and/or directors with improvisation/sketch experience.
Interested people should submit headshots and resumes along with brief bios to Iris Golden at 818-264-6832 or igolden13@aol.com, and Maura Ross at 773-472-6469 ext. 452, or mross@centeronhalsted.org . |
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