The new improv comedy troupe, The Baker’s Dozen, debuted to a sold-out house at Theatre 29 with overflow seating added. Reporter Rebecca Havely was there and offers kudos to the cast…
If you’ve been to see an improv comedy show you know it’s a blast; if you’ve never been its something you’ve got to experience. The Baker’s Dozen” is a newly formed improv comedy troupe at Theatre 29. Director Chris Fleischman held workshops and auditions to choose the 13 cast members that make up The Baker’s Dozen. He leads them through a series of theatre games and scenes with some suggestions from the audience thrown in, but basically it’s a show without a script. In the moment the actors create the story, characters and dialogue. This will make every performance completely unique, and once you’ve tried it you’ll want to come back again and again. Chris Fleischman is adept at leading the troupe and jumping in repeatedly as a cast member. The entire cast made the evening fun; standouts include Graham Cooley, who even threw in a few celebrity impressions; Korey Fleischman; Joseph Rego; Yvonna Mullen; Amy Fangmeyer; and Katie Fleischman. The cast also includes actors Cindy Daigneault, Cam D’Angeles, Lisa Goldberg, Cody Joseph, and Hope Spicer. Since every performance will be totally different you may as well plan to see them all before they sell out.
The next performance by The Baker’s Dozen is July 15, also August 12, September 23, October 28, November 11, and December 30. All performances will begin at 7 p.m. The performances are rated PG 13. Tickets are $10 each; military and seniors are $7; and students with ID are $5. Theatre 29 season ticket holders may attend one performance at no additional charge. For tickets visit theatre29.org or call the Theatre 29 box office at 760-361-4151.
WE REVIEW THE DEBUT OF THE THEATRE 29 IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE TROUPE
