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Improv Asylum
View of the Improv Asylum from Hanover Street.
Improv Asylum is located in Boston
Improv Asylum
Improv Asylum
Location of the Improv Asylum in Boston
Address216 Hanover Street
Boston, Massachusetts
United States
Coordinates42°21′43″N 71°03′22″W / 42.362°N 71.056°W / 42.362; -71.056
OwnerNorm Laviolette
TypeComedy club
Opened1998
Years active1998–present
Website
improvasylum.com

Improv Asylum is an improvisational comedy theater in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The theatre was founded in 1998 by Paul D'Amato, Norm Laviolette, and Chet Harding.[1] The theater produces multiple shows per week including its critically acclaimed mainstage show. The mainstage show is a blend of both sketch comedy and improvised scenes.

History

In December, Improv Asylum hosts "No Rest for the Wicked Funny," a 24-hour charity show for Globe Santa, a fund to purchase holiday gifts for underprivileged children.[2]

In the spring of 2010, Improv Asylum produced "You're a Good Man, Scott Brown," an original musical satirizing the United States Senate special election in Massachusetts, 2010.[3] Written and directed by Jeremy Brothers, the show garnered the attention of Senator Scott Brown and his wife, WCVB reporter Gail Huff who both attended the performance on March 31, 2010.[4]

In addition to the theater in the North End, the Improv Asylum has also held shows in New York City and Los Angeles. In 2021, Improv Asylum added a New York expansion under the name Asylum NYC. New York facilities are at the former Upright Citizens Brigade Chelsea Space on Manhattan's west side.[5]

The Asylum also offers a training center where students can learn the art of improvisation.

References

  1. ^ "Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: The North End". Boston University. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  2. ^ Gans, Felicia (13 December 2019). "Improv Asylum inspires laughs and money for Globe Santa with fund-raiser show". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  3. ^ Byrne, Terry (2010-04-03). "Playing Scott Brown for laughs". Boston.com. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  4. ^ "Improv Asylum presents Scott Brown: The Musical - Comedy". The Boston Phoenix. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  5. ^ "A new NYC comedy festival launches this week!". Time Out New York. Retrieved 2022-06-21.

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