Events

Level 2 Class – Tuesdays

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In Level 2, we will begin using the idea of group play. Whether it is via shortform games (playing with pattern, heightening, pouncing on the fun), longform openings (group work, exploration of one theme together), or scenes (game of the scene), we will understand the importance of utilizing our power together and play with rather than against. Character work, both by mirroring and complementing, is also pushed in this level.

Pre-requisite: Level One

Tuesdays from 6:30-9:00pm
Jul 16, 23, 30, Aug 6, 13, 20

ComedySportz 6/29 8:00pm

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June 29th 8:00pm $10 online*/ $12 at the door if not sold out

ComedySportz is arguably the most famous shortform comedy show in the world. The ComedySportz match features two teams of improvisational performers (players) competing in various improv games and performing scenes, with audience members judging the results and awarding points. In every match, a CSz referee monitors the action, awarding points and administering fouls as necessary. The flavor is somewhat like the television show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, though ComedySportz precedes that show’s debut by over 4 years. CSz is a high-energy hilarious experience, and appropriate for all audiences – all ages, all welcome.

*Online sales end at 6:30pm day of show. It will say “SOLD OUT” below until 6:30pm if there are no more tickets. If it is after 6:30pm Check our Facebook page to see if the show is fully sold out.

Trio Lounge Singers 6/28 8:00pm

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Trio Lounge Singers 6/28 8:00pm
$10 online*/$12 at the door if not sold out

*ORIGINAL SHOW!* Three lounge singers from the Melody Ranch Motel bring the lounge act to the Nest – where the songs are about the people they meet in the crowd. They bring their “talents” (along with their baggage as a trio) to us for a night of improvised music and comedy. Get ready for for this Trio Lounge Singers 6/28 show!

Starring DeFrancisco, Price, and Rizzutto with Musical Direction by David Schmoll – all in character, all night.

Opening for Trio will be Glenn!

*Online sales end at 6:30pm day of show. It will say “SOLD OUT” below until 6:30pm if there are no more tickets. If it is after 6:30pm Check our Facebook page to see if the show is fully sold out.

Sold out? Take a look at our upcoming shows!

ComedySportz 6/22 8:00pm

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June 22nd 8:00pm $10 online*/ $12 at the door if not sold out

ComedySportz is arguably the most famous shortform comedy show in the world. The ComedySportz match features two teams of improvisational performers (players) competing in various improv games and performing scenes, with audience members judging the results and awarding points. In every match, a CSz referee monitors the action, awarding points and administering fouls as necessary. The flavor is somewhat like the television show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, though ComedySportz precedes that show’s debut by over 4 years. CSz is a high-energy hilarious experience, and appropriate for all audiences – all ages, all welcome.

*Online sales end at 6:30pm day of show. It will say “SOLD OUT” below until 6:30pm if there are no more tickets. If it is after 6:30pm Check our Facebook page to see if the show is fully sold out.

Anonymous 6/21 8:00pm

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Anonymous 6/21 9:30pm
$10 online*/$12 at the door if not sold out

Your secrets…our show! The Anonymous 6/21 show takes true, pre-written, anonymous personal stories submitted from our cast & guests, then those stories lead to conversation and comedic improvisation done by the cast. Randomly drawn from the big board, the cast has seen none of the stories prior to the conversations or improvisation – unless it’s (dramatic pause)… their own.

For improv connoisseurs, it’s a slice of hit shows Storyteller/Living Room, part ComedySportz Blind Date, and part “Mortified”; For those just looking for a great time – This show promises something for everyone.

Cast: Carolyn Pierre-Louis, Michael Tonovitz, Jonathan DeMuth, Tara DeFrancisco, Robin Starr, Rance Rizzutto, John Kuhn, Ella Palardi

Opening for Anonymous will be the Friday Night Ensemble!

*Online sales end at 6:30pm day of show. It will say “SOLD OUT” below until 6:30pm if there are no more tickets. If it is after 6:30pm Check our Facebook page to see if the show is fully sold out.

Sold out? Take a look at our upcoming shows!

Fine and Dandy and TNE 6/20 7:00pm

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Fine and Dandy and TNE 6/20 7:00pm
$6 online*/ $8 at the door if not sold out

Thursday night! Come watch some improv and grab a drink at the Fine and Dandy and TNE 6/20 show! John Kuhn and Bryan Murphy are Fine and Dandy! You’ve GOT to check out this duo!

Opening will be The Nest Theatre’s Thursday Night Ensemble!

*Online sales end at 5:30pm day of show. It will say “SOLD OUT” below until 5:30pm if there are no more tickets. If it is after 5:30pm Check our Facebook page to see if the show is fully sold out.

Sold out? Take a look at our upcoming shows!

HERE the Musical 6/15 8:00pm

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Here the Musical 6/15 8:00pm
Tickets $12

HERE the Musical is a feat of improvisation – a two person, fully improvised musical play. In the HERE the Musical 6/15 show, the players get one suggestion to inspire theme through an opening number, create characters and storylines inspired by the theme, and effortlessly weave the strings together to discover one piece. Not one ounce of music has been pre-conceived before the show begins. Music improvised by David Schmoll!

Tara DeFrancisco and Rance Rizzutto began touring this show well before moving to Columbus to start The Nest Theatre. They have toured this show to 60+ cities in 22+ countries! Bring your friends out to experience HERE for yourself.

Opening for HERE will be FCC!

*Online sales end at 6:30pm day of show. It will say “SOLD OUT” below until 6:30pm if there are no more tickets. If it is after 6:30pm Check our Facebook page to see if the show is fully sold out.

Sold out? Take a look at our upcoming shows!

ComedySportz 6/14 8:00pm

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June 14th 8:00pm $10 online*/ $12 at the door if not sold out

ComedySportz is arguably the most famous shortform comedy show in the world. The ComedySportz match features two teams of improvisational performers (players) competing in various improv games and performing scenes, with audience members judging the results and awarding points. In every match, a CSz referee monitors the action, awarding points and administering fouls as necessary. The flavor is somewhat like the television show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, though ComedySportz precedes that show’s debut by over 4 years. CSz is a high-energy hilarious experience, and appropriate for all audiences – all ages, all welcome.

*Online sales end at 6:30pm day of show. It will say “SOLD OUT” below until 6:30pm if there are no more tickets. If it is after 6:30pm Check our Facebook page to see if the show is fully sold out.

Word – Live Literature 6/13 7:00pm

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Word – Live Literature 6/13 7:00pm
Tickets $5*

The Word – Live Literature 6/13 show is an hour of live literature! In the spirit of The Moth and other story shows, this will feature 6 scheduled storytellers! The theme will be “Summer Break.”

Featuring true tales by scheduled story tellers and possibly one bucket draw of a lucky audience feature!

Stick around afterwards for boardgames!

*Online sales end at 5:30pm day of show. It will say “SOLD OUT” below until 5:30pm if there are no more tickets. If it is after 5:30pm Check our Facebook page to see if the show is fully sold out.

Sold out? Take a look at our upcoming shows!

ComedySportz 6/8 8:00pm

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June 8th 8:00pm $10 online*/ $12 at the door if not sold out

ComedySportz is arguably the most famous shortform comedy show in the world. The ComedySportz match features two teams of improvisational performers (players) competing in various improv games and performing scenes, with audience members judging the results and awarding points. In every match, a CSz referee monitors the action, awarding points and administering fouls as necessary. The flavor is somewhat like the television show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, though ComedySportz precedes that show’s debut by over 4 years. CSz is a high-energy hilarious experience, and appropriate for all audiences – all ages, all welcome.

*Online sales end at 6:30pm day of show. It will say “SOLD OUT” below until 6:30pm if there are no more tickets. If it is after 6:30pm Check our Facebook page to see if the show is fully sold out.