What does the unseasonably cold weather have to do with improv comedy in Long Beach, you ask?
Um, nothing. Duh. But it's really cold outside, and it's even cold inside the places where we have improv classes, and freezing doesn't necessarily lead to funny scenes. It leads to shivering, sure, but typically shivering isn't all that funny in and of itself. Freezing also leads to swearing.
Ok, that may just be me.
Anyway, in spite of the freezing, shivering and swearing, last night's drop-in class focusing on justification was one of those classes where we laughed so hard it hurt and no one was ready to go when it was time to go. And with a small group (thanks to the holidays and general busy-ness this time of year) we all got to play A LOT.
We may have been cold on the outside, but improv made us warm on the inside. Awwww. Check out the Held2gether website for the schedule of classes beginning right after the new year. You wanna be warm on the inside, don't you?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
How to Make Gravy, Held2gether-Style
Held2gether wants to wish all of our families, friends and fans a safe and happy Thanksgiving! And to get you in the spirit of the holiday, please enjoy this helpful message.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Crazy Improv Schedule
Last week was an improv-intensive week for some of the Held2gether improv clan. Drop-in class for advanced levels on Monday, Improv Meets the Script class Wednesday night, Improv Comedy Level 2 on Thursday, some of the crew performing on Friday with our friends from Corporate Recess, the head honcho performing Saturday night at Upright Citizen's Brigade, improv at a Buddhist meeting of all things Sunday morning AND some improv-y table reading Sunday night. Whew! I'm tired just thinking about it.
This week we've got nothing on the agenda, so I'm thinking it's time for a tattoo. H2G? Hmmmmm....
This week we've got nothing on the agenda, so I'm thinking it's time for a tattoo. H2G? Hmmmmm....
Friday, November 19, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Totally Worth a Drive to L.A.
Lest you think Held2gether is all about, well, Held2gether, we wanted to let you know about some other stuff that's happening in the world of Long Beach comedy! Because that's just how we roll.
First of all, Friday November 19th you can see Corporate Recess at Old World Huntington Beach. This is their last show of the year, so you don't want to miss it! Yeah, it's behind the Orange Curtain, but Old World is kind of its own world, so you don't really feel like you've gone over to the dark side.
Then on December 5th you can see Held2gether's own Sean Cloutier doing his standup thing at The Comedy Store in Hollywood. We witnessed his debut and it's safe to say his show is totally worth a drive to L.A. Even from, like, the O.C.
Okay, so technically neither of these things is in Long Beach, but they involve Long Beach improv comedy folks so they count. Anyway, that's our story and we're sticking with it.
First of all, Friday November 19th you can see Corporate Recess at Old World Huntington Beach. This is their last show of the year, so you don't want to miss it! Yeah, it's behind the Orange Curtain, but Old World is kind of its own world, so you don't really feel like you've gone over to the dark side.
Then on December 5th you can see Held2gether's own Sean Cloutier doing his standup thing at The Comedy Store in Hollywood. We witnessed his debut and it's safe to say his show is totally worth a drive to L.A. Even from, like, the O.C.
Okay, so technically neither of these things is in Long Beach, but they involve Long Beach improv comedy folks so they count. Anyway, that's our story and we're sticking with it.
Monday, November 15, 2010
We're Back!
Sorry for the little blogging hiatus, we've been swamped with building the new website and putting together some hilarious improv shows for your amusement. But Held2gether.com is up and running, and Jim Beam & A Hundred Dollars is already a fading memory, so we're back and we have news!
Coming up this weekend, you can see Mr. Held2gether himself, Darren Held, performing at Upright Citizen's Brigade in Hollywood! Saturday, November 20th at 5:00 p.m. And on December 12, H2G is putting on a benefit show for St. Mary's C.A.R.E. Program.
We'll be posting videos all week, so be sure to check out the Facebook page too!
Coming up this weekend, you can see Mr. Held2gether himself, Darren Held, performing at Upright Citizen's Brigade in Hollywood! Saturday, November 20th at 5:00 p.m. And on December 12, H2G is putting on a benefit show for St. Mary's C.A.R.E. Program.
We'll be posting videos all week, so be sure to check out the Facebook page too!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Vote, Long Beach! Then Learn Improv!
It's an important day in the LBC. Midterm elections, lots of state proposals AND a brand-new Intro to Improv Comedy Class starting!
This is a class for people who haven't taken improv before. And unlike similar classes in Los Angeles, this class isn't crammed full of actor-types waving around their head shots and talking about the 17 auditions they have this week. Of course, actor-types are always welcome. It's just that Held2gether classes are all about teaching the communication skills required in improv comedy to regular folks.
You can check out the deets and register here. And if you don't think you can learn improv, watch some of Held2gether's videos - none of us knew anything about improv comedy before we took the Intro Class! And now we're semi-famous!
If you think improv comedy classes can't help you because you're not interested in performing, that's just crazy talk. Do you have a significant other? A friend? A boss? Oh for the love of god, people, surely you must have a neighbor? A pet? If your life contains any sort of interpersonal interactions, improv comedy classes are for you. You learn to listen, communicate, agree, cooperate - all those things Sesame Street tried to teach you when you were five. Sometimes we even learn the alphabet.
Come try it. You won't be sorry!
This is a class for people who haven't taken improv before. And unlike similar classes in Los Angeles, this class isn't crammed full of actor-types waving around their head shots and talking about the 17 auditions they have this week. Of course, actor-types are always welcome. It's just that Held2gether classes are all about teaching the communication skills required in improv comedy to regular folks.
You can check out the deets and register here. And if you don't think you can learn improv, watch some of Held2gether's videos - none of us knew anything about improv comedy before we took the Intro Class! And now we're semi-famous!
If you think improv comedy classes can't help you because you're not interested in performing, that's just crazy talk. Do you have a significant other? A friend? A boss? Oh for the love of god, people, surely you must have a neighbor? A pet? If your life contains any sort of interpersonal interactions, improv comedy classes are for you. You learn to listen, communicate, agree, cooperate - all those things Sesame Street tried to teach you when you were five. Sometimes we even learn the alphabet.
Come try it. You won't be sorry!
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