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Saturday
Jan212012

Introduction to Utility Playerian Comedy, Workshop #2 Sunday 1/22/12

Here's an actual email from a participant after last week's workshop:

"I had so much fun!!! Thank you, I can't remember when I last laughed like that!! And I am learning new things as well!!!"

If you want to have this much fun, come to this Sunday night's workshop. This Sunday will focus on team chemistry, and I guarantee it will be THE MOST FUN OF ALL!!! Start your week off right with some laugher medicine with the UPs.

Workshops: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5 (8:15pm-10:15pm)

Auditions: 2/12, 2/19 (8:15pm-10:15pm)

Both held @ 1117 California Ave inside the plaza, next to CVS

**ABOUT THE UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
Have you ever wanted to do what The Utility Players do? We love what we do, and we would bet that you'd love it, too. It's not hard, and anyone can learn. Improv is all about learning a few basic set of rules, and then practice, practice, practice! The following improv workshop series consists of 4 separate workshops, which can be taken separately but are recommended as a package for maximum growth. The cost is $25/workshop (or $100 for the whole package). The workshops are perfect for anyone wanting to learn a new skill that can be effective in elevating public speaking skills, communication, teamwork, management, etc, or for any aspiring improv comedians. Although the workshops are in no way mandatory for those wishing to audition in February 2012, we highly recommend that you take them, as we base our casting off of a mixture of natural talent, ability to learn, attitude, and group chemistry. 

In preparation for our upcoming audition schedule, The Utility Players are hosting a series of 4 workshops, 
INTRODUCTION TO UTILITY PLAYERIAN COMEDY:

January 15, 2012 --Workshop #1 ~ Improvopotamus: learning to play through the basics of improvisation.

January 22, 2012 --Workshop #2 ~ Group Chemistry: using improv games to establish group bond and chemistry, as well as improving personal stage presence. 

January 29, 2012 --Workshop #3 ~ WWWWW?: exercises in establishing Who, What, When, Where and Why? inside an improv scene. 

February 5, 2012 -- Workshop #4 ~ Beyond the Comfort Zone: Pushing yourself beyond your improv boundaries, finding what you're really good at, and taking on a Utility Player one-on-one. 

Sunday
Jan152012

Introduction to Utility Playerian Comedy, workshop #1 TONIGHT!

January 15, 2012 --

Workshop #1 ~ Improvopotamus: learning to play through the basics of improvisation.

8:15-10:15pm at 1117 California Ave, in the plaza next to CVS.

$25

Call Jessica at 513 604 7690 if you have any questions!

Click HERE for more info on workshops!

Wednesday
Jan112012

Detective Daring - Sports Announcers Convention (radio sketch show)

Don't forget we've got a regular season show tomorrow! Pioneer Underground, 7:30pm (doors at 6:30). Tickets still available online at www.renotahoecomedy.com.  Until then, enjoy the latest episode of "You Had To Be There" - A Utility Players' Radio Sketch Show.

In this episode you'll enjoy a little Reno Noir.

Meet Detective Daring. Detective George Daring. He heads up the Criminal Crimes Unit in Reno, Nevada. He deals with crimes so criminal, they're criminal crimes.

Detective Daring, Episode 1: "The Sports Announcers Convention"

Written and voiced by Ian Sorensen, The Utility Players

Produced by Jessica Levity, Homeslice Productions

Monday
Jan092012

Taxcrafters becomes an official sponsor of Season 5!

IMPROVISE YOUR LIFE,

NOT YOUR TAXES

Taxcrafters is a full-service tax return preparation business dedicated to providing complete and accurate tax returns the first time. Taxcrafters exists to fill the needs of small businesses, families, and individuals who desire the personal touch. Tax services include: Corporations, Partnerships, Non-Profits, Individuals, FBAR Reporting. Visit their website or call for more info. 


775-358-6430
www.taxcrafters.com

AND FIND THEM ON FACEBOOK

 

Monday
Jan022012

Announcing: Workshops and Auditions kick off 2012!

Workshops: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5 (8:15pm-10:15pm)
Auditions: 2/12, 2/19 (8:15pm-10:15pm)


Both held @ 1117 California Ave inside the plaza, next to CVS


**ABOUT THE UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
Have you ever wanted to do what The Utility Players do? We love what we do, and we would bet that you'd love it, too. It's not hard, and anyone can learn. Improv is all about learning a few basic set of rules, and then practice, practice, practice! The following improv workshop series consists of 4 separate workshops, which can be taken separately but are recommended as a package for maximum growth. The cost is $25/workshop (or $100 for the whole package). The workshops are perfect for anyone wanting to learn a new skill that can be effective in elevating public speaking skills, communication, teamwork, management, etc, or for any aspiring improv comedians. Although the workshops are in no way mandatory for those wishing to audition in February 2012, we highly recommend that you take them, as we base our casting off of a mixture of natural talent, ability to learn, attitude, and group chemistry.

In preparation for our upcoming audition schedule, The Utility Players are hosting a series of 4 workshops,
INTRODUCTION TO UTILITY PLAYERIAN COMEDY:

January 15, 2012 --Workshop #1 ~ Improvopotamus: learning to play through the basics of improvisation.

January 22, 2012 --Workshop #2 ~ Group Chemistry: using improv games to establish group bond and chemistry, as well as improving personal stage presence.

January 29, 2012 --Workshop #3 ~ WWWWW?: exercises in establishing Who, What, When, Where and Why? inside an improv scene.

February 5, 2012 -- Workshop #4 ~ Beyond the Comfort Zone: Pushing yourself beyond your improv boundaries, finding what you're really good at, and taking on a Utility Player one-on-one.

**ABOUT THE UPCOMING AUDITIONS:
We're looking for 1-2 new players who are interested in training to become a principal player. The requirements are minimal: weekly practices (1-2 evenings /week), and shows (1-2/month); must have positive attitude and willingness to grow and learn; also, must be silly. No experience necessary, however we are looking for multi-talented individuals with skills in music, improvisation, and comedy.

As mentioned above, although the workshops are in no way mandatory for those wishing to audition in February 2012, we highly recommend that you take them, as we base our casting off of a mixture of natural talent, ability to learn, attitude, and group chemistry.

If you have any questions, please email us at theutilityplayers@gmail.com


Saturday
Dec312011

The Utility Players switch to 7:30pm in 2012!

Hi, Friends! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We miss you and we miss the stage... it feels like it's been more than a month since our last show at Pioneer Underground.

Don't forget Season 5: The Field of Dreams Tour continues into the new year, but our start time is changing to 7:30pm, which means doors open at 6:30pm! The show is technically 7:30pm-9pm. Here's our upcoming schedule:

January 12, 2012 ~ 7:30pm ~ Pioneer Underground 100 S. Virginia St.

February 9, 2012 ~ 7:30pm ~ Pioneer Underground 100 S. Virginia St.

March 8, 2012 ~ 7:30pm ~ Pioneer Underground 100 S. Virginia St.

April 12, 2012 ~ 7:30pm ~ Pioneer Underground 100 S. Virginia St.

Tickets are $11 pre-sold / $16 day of

Tickets available from any Utility Player, at the Pioneer Center box office, or online here: RENO TAHOE COMEDY   

-The Utility Players, Reno's Best Bet for improv and comedy!

Monday
Dec052011

NEXT SHOW: Thursday 12/8/11 @ Pioneer Underground

December 8, 2011
Pioneer Underground - 100 S. Virginia St. Reno, NV
The Utility Players
Improv Comedy Troupe

 

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Tuesday
Nov292011

Staff Meeting PSA and Staff Meeting Bingo!

Do you hate staff meetings as much as we do? Does someone you know suffer from painful staff meetings? We released this PSA to bring attention to the growing epidemic of horrible staff meetings in this country. 

Also check out our STAFF MEETING BINGO DRINKING GAME! You can download it for free here

 

 

Thursday
Nov172011

Utility Players Entertain at the eWomenNetwork Holiday Extravaganza!

Start your holiday celebrating and shopping early!

Join us for a sensationally fun and entertaining evening! There will be cocktails, dinner, shopping, raffle prizes, networking and an amazing comedy troupe, the Utility Players

We will have up to 25 display tables, many hosted by our local eWomenNetwork members, featuring fabulous products and services you will not want to miss out on.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Register Now


Kymberlee Simantel
Executive Managing Director
kymberleesimantel@eWomenNetwork.com
(775) 853-2120



Tuesday
Nov082011

Next improv show: 11/10/11 @ Pioneer Underground, Ren

Need a good laugh? Well good thing The Utility Players are doing one of those improv show thingys they do so well. Oh, and Christopher Daniels' mom will be there. This should be FANTASTIC. 11-10-11 at Pioneer Underground, 8pm. We have tickets for just $11. Show at 8pm. Doors at 7pm.

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