Don’t miss this fabulous night of music!
The audience acts as potential funders for a Broadway show. In the first half, players “audition” a song from their improvised musical. Audience members supply made-up song or show titles, which the players use to for inspiration. The audience then votes on the show they’d like to see in its full length. The long-form, Broadway-style musical is then performed after the break.
This is a popular and amazing format! Don’t miss out!
Spontaneous Broadway® was created by Kat Koppett and Freestyle Repertory Theatre.
Tickets:
- $10 each for ages 12+
- $8 for under 12
- $8 for seniors 55+
- $8 for college students or members of the military — must present ID at door at time of ticket purchase
- Groups: $8 per ticket for groups of 10 or more. See additional policies about group reservations, below.
Reservations/Refunds:
- To reserve tickets, call (805) 643-5701 x 2, or email
- Reservations generally not needed for a regular weekend comedy show (but you’re welcome to make one). We do recommend that large groups reserve tickets (see below)
- Groups of 10 or more: Please reserve tickets. If you’d like the VIC to reserve seats, payment must be received in advance. Contact us to make reservations and arrange payment.
- Requests for refunds can be made up to 24 hours before the show.
Location:
Ventura Improv Company
34 North Palm Street at Main, Downtown Ventura
MAP
Parking:
There is metered street parking in the area around the theatre — metered street parking is in effect until 9pm every night. There are nearby lots that offer free parking, but may have time limits. MORE INFO
Instant Karma Improv
Saturday, March 10, 8pm
Please note: this month’s Spontaneous Broadway will be rescheduled.
Instant Karma brings a blend of short and long form improv to the VIC’s stage! The first half of the evening, Instant Karma will perform scenes and games based on audience’s suggestions. In the second half, Instant Karma will create magic! Based on a single audience suggestion, they will weave a series of improvised scenes, stories, and games into a single 40 minute piece.
Instant Karma stars VIC members Dan Gunther, Jeanie Hays, Nikole Hollenitsch, Talia Savren, and Paul Tevis.
Recommended for ages 12 and above. The performance lasts approximately 1 hour, 45 minutes.
Tickets:
- $10 each for ages 12+
- $8 for under 12
- $8 for seniors 55+
- $8 for college students or members of the military — must present ID at door at time of ticket purchase
- Groups: $8 per ticket for groups of 10 or more. See additional policies about group reservations, below.
Reservations/Refunds:
- To reserve tickets, call (805) 643-5701 x 2, or email
- Reservations generally not needed for a regular weekend comedy show (but you’re welcome to make one). We do recommend that large groups reserve tickets (see below)
- Groups of 10 or more: Please reserve tickets. If you’d like the VIC to reserve seats, payment must be received in advance. Contact us to make reservations and arrange payment.
- Requests for refunds can be made up to 24 hours before the show.
Location:
Ventura Improv Company
34 North Palm Street at Main, Downtown Ventura
MAP
Parking:
There is metered street parking in the area around the theatre — metered street parking is in effect until 9pm every night. There are nearby lots that offer free parking, but may have time limits. MORE INFO
ABOUT INSTANT KARMA
Dan Gunther was born and raised in Los Angeles, but has since recovered. A proud member of Actors’ Equity, Dan has appeared in 50 professional plays on stages throughout California, including the Ensemble Theatre Company in Santa Barbara, the Old Globe in San Diego and Ventura’s own Rubicon Theatre Company. He has also played numerous roles on television, ranging from the small to the vanishingly small, and had starring roles in independent films that graced the Cannes and Sundance film festivals. He enjoys improvisation for many reasons, not the least being its dependable lack of homework. He lives in Santa Barbara, where he enjoys walking his dog on the beach, recording science textbooks for the blind, and looking for Oprah.
Jeanie Hays began improvising with her imaginary friend at the age of three. She was an only child raised by hippie dropout parents who vagabonded their way across the US and Mexico for most of her early years. She learned to play gibberish games with the Mexican children she could not understand, and played solo scenes for the pelicans in the Gulf of Mexico. Only as an adult did she realize that it takes training, commitment and effort to have that much fun, training she got from the VIC. Jeanie also sings very loudly. Jeanie on Facebook
During high school in Riverside, Nikole Hollenitsch had a teacher who used to commute from Studio City everyday to teach the drama program. “What’s Backstage West and why are you teaching us improv?” Nikole would ask. Every day Nikole thanks him because her desire to be an actor just needed a little push and guidance, and he offered it. Nikole studied/performed at I.O. West in Los Angeles for 5 years, coming to the VIC in 2008. Nikole is repped by Nancy Chaidez & Associates and you can view her list of credits and reel at www.hollenitsch.com. Nikole on Facebook
Talia Savren has been participating in theater since kindergarten — her starring role was Rosa Parks wearing a babushka. Talia performed in all her school plays, and joined the VIC at the same time. She held the record for being the youngest VIC member at the time. She then went off to get her BA in theater from Cal State Northridge, where she was continuously busy on stage. Talia took advantage of being in LA, studying with the Groundlings and earning her memberships in both AFTRA and SAG. She continued her education, earning her Masters in Education from UCLA. It was a sad six-year loss for the VIC, but the good news is … Talia is back! And everyone is happy. Talia on Facebook
Paul Tevis has been performing pretty much since the day he was born (just ask his parents), but it wasn’t until college that the theatre bug bit him hard. As a Coordinator for the Rice (University) Players, he acted in, lit, designed for, built, stage managed, painted, and tech directed over forty shows between 1996 and 2000. After graduating and moving to Santa Barbara, he discovered he had to work for a living, which pretty much put an end to all those shenanigans. Fortunately he discovered with the VIC in 2007, and with no sets to build or lines to learn, Paul’s been happy ever since. Paul on Facebook
Comedy Improv Show
featuring special guest Nick Armstrong
Saturday, January 21, 8pm
The formats vary, but be assured our comedy improv shows will be hilarious, magical and musical! The show will be a competitive TheatreSports show, or an open format — and always fun! Our Saturday shows feature our experienced veteran players.
Our shows are a fast-paced mix of scenes, improv games and music.If you like Whose Line Is It, Anyway?, you’ll love us!
Joining our regular VIC players is Los Angeles’ Nick Armstrong!
Nick is an Actor, Improvisor and Writer living in Los Angeles, CA. On TV Nick is currently on AMC’s Story Notes and has been on the Emmy-Award winning shows The Office and Grey’s Anatomy. He has also made appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live and Parks and Recreation. Onstage Nick has trained at The Groundlings and iO West. You can catch him performing regularly at the world-famous iO West in Hollywood, CA on the famed genre-based group Kind Strangers and LA’s Best Harold Team King Ten.
Recommended for ages 12 and above. The performance lasts approximately 1 hour, 45 minutes.
Tickets:
- $10 each for ages 12+
- $8 for under 12
- $8 for seniors 55+
- $8 for college students or members of the military — must present ID at door at time of ticket purchase
- Groups: $8 per ticket for groups of 10 or more. See additional policies about group reservations, below.
Reservations/Refunds:
- To reserve tickets, call (805) 643-5701 x 2, or email
- Reservations generally not needed for a regular weekend comedy show (but you’re welcome to make one). We do recommend that large groups reserve tickets (see below)
- Groups of 10 or more: Please reserve tickets. If you’d like the VIC to reserve seats, payment must be received in advance. Contact us to make reservations and arrange payment.
- Requests for refunds can be made up to 24 hours before the show.
Location:
Ventura Improv Company
34 North Palm Street at Main, Downtown Ventura
MAP
Parking:
There is metered street parking in the area around the theatre — metered street parking is in effect until 9pm every night. There are nearby lots that offer free parking, but may have time limits. MORE INFO
Flying H Group Acting Class
Taught by Taylor Kasch
Ongoing; Tuesdays 7-10pm
Cost: $150 for a series of 6 consecutive weeks
For more information, please see www.flyinghgroup.com or call Taylor Kasch directly: (805) 201-5066 or email
About the Class
Flying H Group is currently developing a new small professional theatre company in Ventura. We are poised to begin our journey with this class taught by Taylor Kasch. His mission is to develop a theatre company in which all of the players “Speak the same language”. It is the perfect place for the experienced thespian to hone their skills or the beginning actor to learn the basics of acting in a warm and supportive environment.
About the Instructor
Taylor Kasch began his career at The American Conservatory Theater Youth Repertory. He has performed in numerous theatres in San Francisco, Minneapolis and Los Angeles. He was the founding Artistic Director of The San Francisco Actors Theater, as well as the Flying H Group originally based in Ojai, CA. An award-winning director and actor, Taylor staged the West Coast premier of Calamity Jane; the world premier of Beggars the Musical, co-written with Richard Dewhurst and songs by Jimmy Calire; and the Southern California Premier of Ray Harder’s Song of Survival, among many others. In addition to directing, acting and writing, Taylor is a noted acting teacher, his former students can be seen regularly on television and in films. Locally, Taylor has both directed and performed in productions at The Santa Paula Theatre Center where his efforts have been awarded Four Star awards for Best Director, Best Actor and Best Production. His recently resurrected Flying H Group is successfully continuing to produce small intimate theatre, so close the audience can reach out and touch it.
Location:
Ventura Improv Company
34 North Palm Street at Main, Downtown Ventura
MAP
Parking:
There is metered street parking in the area around the theatre — metered street parking is in effect until 9pm every night. There are nearby lots that offer free parking, but may have time limits. MORE INFO
