Happy New Year!

Hello to our lovely fans and followers! We hope you had a lovely holiday. Ippy went a little overboard on the fruitcake this year, but otherwise we all had a joyful season.

We here at Improv Playhouse want to take this opportunity to thank you for being involved with us this year. Whether you took a class, performed in a show, taught a class, or marched in the Libertyville parade, you have been an important part of our team this year. Your continued engagement with Improv Playhouse has meant so much to us. Truly, 2011 would not have been the success that it was without the input of each camper, performer, student, director, and staff member.

Thank you for joining us, and we hope you'll be part of our team in 2012. There are many ways of getting involved - all you have to do is ask! Thanks for reading, and stay tuned next year for more fun theater tips, tricks, and insider info from Three-Wall Room!

-Allie and the IP staff

PS - Have an idea of what you'd like to see at Improv Playhouse in 2012? Leave us a comment below!

Improv Playhouse wants to thank veterans - through stand-up!

Hello, our assuredly attractive readers!

Veterans Day is a wonderful way to honor those who have served. No matter the kind of duty, these brave men and women have done some amazing things for their country--and that means for you and I. So thank you, veterans, for all you have done and still do.

And the best way Improv Playhouse knows how to honor people is through comedy! We're hosting a "funny not filthy" adult stand-up show tonight in honor of our veterans from 8:30-10:00 pm at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center. It will have you guffawing! Here's the line-up:

Emcee Dobie Maxwell (of Zanies and The Improv fame)
Karl Newyear (The World's Funniest Lutheran)
& Michelle Krajecki (The Queen of Christian Comedy)

Tickets are $12.50 each, or 2 for $20. All veterans are FREE! 10% of the proceeds will go towards the Wounded Warrior Project. We hope to see you there! And, as always, please contact Improv Playhouse with any questions you may have at (847) 968-4529.

Are you a veteran? What are you doing today to mark the occasion?

Thanks from IP!

I mentioned that Improv Playhouse joined in the Libertyville Days parade last weekend, and I'm happy to say it was a hit! Thanks to everyone who walked down Milwaukee with us, and to everyone dancing on the sides!

Our maintenance monkey # 12 tells me we've got some exciting features about to go live in a couple of days, but we've also got a gag order about them for a moment, so you'll just have to hold your breath!

--Monkey #4

Diane Christiansen Visits July 11th!

Hey, movie fans, don't forget! We've got less than a month until our favorite LA star-maker comes to visit us this summer! Diane Christiansen is one of the best acting coaches and casting directors in the business, and if you don't believe us, check her out for yourself at www.dianechristiansen.com. Diane is in demand all over the United States acting scene, but she's been gracious enough to visit us at IP and coach her own special week-long class, Acting for Film, the week of July 11th.  (Monkey #8 would like me to add that he took it last year, and vouches for it being the highlight of his summer.) Don't miss out on one of the best coaches Hollywood has to offer, at the best price you'll ever see!

Closer to today, the little chimps in our High School Musical camp are pumped to perform Disney's sensation for the stage Thursday, June 20th, at 1pm at Highland Middle School. I got to get a sneak peak at one of their rehearsals last week, and they are sounding good! Only $5 to come see them, and it's sure to be a blast.

So don't forget!
Monkey #4

Before the Parade Passes By!

Hey folks, I've got exciting news for you! We took a tip from our favorite musical, "Hello, Dolly!" and decided to walk in the Libertyville Days parade this Saturday! If you have one of IP's production T-shirts or a fun costume of your own, grab it and join us at 9:30 at the train station. (It's right next to the Black Box.)  If not, we'll get you one. We all are looking forward to a great time, and we want you to join us. Be sure to pack sunglasses, a water bottle, and sunblock. Give us a call at (847) 968-4529 or email us at info@improvplayhouse.com.  Can't wait to hear from you!
--Monkey #4