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Philly Improv Theater
Categories: Performing Arts, Comedy Clubs [Edit]
Neighborhood: Queen VillageThe Shubin Theater
407 Bainbridge St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 233-1556
- Hours:
Mon. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wed-Sat. 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Sun. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
2 reviews for Philly Improv Theater
In Spring 2007, I took the Level 1 Improv class at PHIT. I knew improv and have seen it many times before, but I wasn't really sure what it meant to actually study it. PHIT gave me an excellent introduction to the artform, the lifestyle, and the lingo for doing improv. It also introduced me to the small and vibrant community in Philadelphia.
I had an excellent teacher who really knew her stuff. I've taken community theater workshops and other performance classes and such and have been very disappointed. But not here. You get a bargain for the quality of classes. Classes are very affordable and leave you room to enjoy what you're doing instead of thinking about the price.
I seriously couldn't get enough and wished that it wouldn't end. Improv, whether you're a performer, or someone who is looking to improve his or her confidence or creative thinking abilities, is an excellent sandbox for exploring what you can do.
The only issue I had was that some people think the classes are so affordable that they won't bother to show up on-time or at all. Just do your class a favor and show up on time if you're going to be a part of the class. Either that, or call ahead of time to let everyone know you're going to be late. Theater is a team sport.
PHIT is really going places. They've got the best teachers because they're come from many of the major and minor stages in Philadelphia and the surrounding area.
I just recently discovered the improv scene in philly. Both times Ive been to Phit (philly improv theater, at the shubin theater) I saw shows with the Fletcher group, which is one of the best house teams. It was so much fun. They let you bring your own bottle, though I hardly needed it. It's a small theater and it's nice and intimate for a small audience to get a high energy show. I have a great respect for these guys (and gals) because they got big ones (yeah, the girls too). They introduce themselves and ask for a word from the audience. Then, pretty much, they just make a half hour show from that. I've been there twice so far and now am hooked. It's so affordable and fun. The first time I went, I thought it was such a bargain to laugh my ass off for an hour (there's usually 2 groups, a half hour show from each) and only pay $10. Then, the next time I bought tickets, it was for a weeknight performance and it only cost $5! Holy crap. Crazy fun and near south street so it's a cheap night out if I head to a dive bar nearby and call that a night out. I'll have to try it out with other house teams but I have to say, the Fletcher team was the group that got me hooked.
Specialties
Philly's best improv, sketch, and standup comedy.
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"This has been a regular hangout for our cast after shows for many years. Spoonie, the owner, has given donations for our auction in the past too!"
