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Vancouver Is Awesome is a proud sponsor of the Vancouver International Improv Festival! Taking place at the Performance Works Theatre and Studio 1398 on Granville Island from October 6-11, 2014, in the weeks leading up we'll be sharing stories from this year's fest here on the blog. |
Daniel Chai (left) and Graham Myers invite you to join them and some of the world’s funniest improvisers at the 15th Annual Vancouver International Improv Festival
Head down to any improv show in Vancouver and you're likely to be greeted by smiling faces and roaring laughter. From Commercial Drive to Main Street to West 4th all the way down to Granville Island, audiences are looking for a fun and interactive night out, and comedians are ready to entertain.
Graham Myers, Artistic Director of Second Storey Theatre and International Ensemble member of this year's Vancouver International Improv Festival, feels that it is an exciting time to be an improviser.
“Vancouver audiences are eager and ready to have a good time,” said Myers. “They come prepped; with their finger on the trigger and their mind in the game, they make it easy for performers to have a good time by keeping us on our toes.
“More and more people are becoming aware that improv is not only a great outing with friends or loved ones, but that it is a way to enrich your daily life.”
Recognizing the demand for more quality improv, #VIIF2014 is expanding to two venues for the first time in festival history, presenting more than 30 unique performances with troupes from around North America. This year, VIIF will play out on two stages: Performance Works Theatre and Studio 1398.
Performance Works will showcase some of the world’s funniest improvisers every night of the festival, including the VIIF International Ensemble. Studio 1398 is a new venue for the Festival this year, and will give comedy buffs the chance to see some of Vancouver's funniest groups in a brand new way.
Daniel Chai, co-founder of The Fictionals Comedy Co. and creator of Improv Against Humanity, said that the large variety of shows means that there is something for everyone at VIIF 2014.
“VIIF will showcase many different improv styles to our audiences and performers. There will be character-driven dramas, action-packed epics, and even an interactive game show with IAH,” said Chai. “Not only will people have a great time, but they just may be inspired to start performing too.”
Tickets are on sale now at vancouverimprovfest.com/tickets. Buy your tickets and spread the word - #VIIF2014 is coming!
