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|Director = {{Unbulleted list | [[Andreas Fabis]] | [[Dana Yanoshak]] }}
|Director = {{Unbulleted list | [[Andreas Fabis]] | [[Dana Yanoshak]] }}
|Cast = {{Unbulleted list | [[Amanda Hinsman]] | [[Andreas Fabis]] | [[Brad Hawkins]] | [[Cagney Ortiz]] | [[Claudio Fox]] | [[Dana Yanoshak]] | [[Ellen Pizarek]] | [[Jessica Arjet]] | [[Mary Henderson]] | [[Megan Moten]] | [[Paul Normandin]] | [[Sushant Sethi]] }}
|Cast = {{Unbulleted list | [[Amanda Hinsman]] | [[Andreas Fabis]] | [[Brad Hawkins]] | [[Cagney Ortiz]] | [[Claudio Fox]] | [[Dana Yanoshak]] | [[Ellen Pizarek]] | [[Jessica Arjet]] | [[Mary Henderson]] | [[Megan Moten]] | [[Paul Normandin]] | [[Sushant Sethi]] }}
|Tech = {{Unbulleted list | [[Mark Shoemaker]] (lights, sound) | [[Zoe Jaye]] (stage manager) }}
|Tech = {{Unbulleted list | [[Mark Shoemaker]] (lights, sound) | [[Zoe Jaye]] (stage manager) | [[Victoria Hawthorne]] (costumes) }}
|Music = [[Tosin Awofeso]]
|Music = [[Tosin Awofeso]]
|Run = Feb/Mar 2016
|Run = Feb/Mar 2016
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'''''Tall Tales of the High Seas''''' is an upcoming pirate-themed mainstage improv show.
'''''Tall Tales of the High Seas''''' is a pirate-themed mainstage improv show at [[the Institution Theater]].


== Summary ==
== Summary ==
Pirates: loveable rogues, intrepid adventurers, notorious criminals. For young and old alike pirate stories evoke the spirit of danger, freedom and flamboyant eccentricities like no other genre. Follow our bigger than life characters into the golden age of swashbuckling where masts will split, cutlasses will shatter… but the truth will just be slightly bent.
[[File:TallTalesoftheHighSeasPoster1.png|100px|thumb|left]][[File:TallTalesoftheHighSeasPoster2.png|100px|thumb|left]]Pirates: loveable rogues, intrepid adventurers, notorious criminals. For young and old alike pirate stories evoke the spirit of danger, freedom and flamboyant eccentricities like no other genre. Follow our bigger than life characters into the golden age of swashbuckling where masts will split, cutlasses will shatter… but the truth will just be slightly bent.


Inspired by works like Treasure Island, Baron von Münchausen, Stardust and the Crimson Pirate we will spin totally, absolutely true yarns of bodice-ripping romance, unspeakable danger, sword-fights and exotic locations.
Inspired by works like Treasure Island, Baron von Münchausen, Stardust and the Crimson Pirate we will spin totally, absolutely true yarns of bodice-ripping romance, unspeakable danger, sword-fights and exotic locations.
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Every week two pirate captains will tell competing made-up stories based on audience suggestions. These tales are brought to life by our cast of improvisers and rated by the audience. The winner gets gold and glory, the loser gets put in the Tickle Sack… or worse.
Every week two pirate captains will tell competing made-up stories based on audience suggestions. These tales are brought to life by our cast of improvisers and rated by the audience. The winner gets gold and glory, the loser gets put in the Tickle Sack… or worse.


It runs Fridays from 2/5/16 to 3/11/16.
It ran Fridays from 2/5/16 to 3/11/16.


== More Information ==
Show Schedule:
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/austinimprov/permalink/1002021666507554/ The cast announcement.]
*2/5 Andreas Fabis & Ellen Pizarek
*2/12 Dana Yanoshak & Sushant Sethi
*2/19 Brad Hawkins & Megan Moten
*2/26 Jessica Arjet & Cagney Ortiz
*3/4 Claudio Fox & Amanda Hinsman/Jessica Arjet
*3/11 Paul Normandin & Mary Henderson
 
The show was sponsored by Treaty Oak Rum and The Crow Bar.
 
== Media ==


=== Photos ===
=== Photos ===
* [https://www.facebook.com/michael.yew/media_set?set=a.10205561492499409.1073741980.1315383518&type=3 5/17/12 performance] shot by ''[[Michael Yew]]''.
==== Performances ====
* [http://www.steve-rogers-photography.com/Headshots/Cast-Photos/High-Seas/ poster photos] shot by ''[[Steve Rogers]]''.
* [http://www.facebook.com/michael.yew/media_set?set=a.10205561492499409.1073741980.1315383518&type=3 2/5/16 performance] shot by [[Michael Yew]].
* [http://www.steve-rogers-photography.com/Headshots/Cast-Photos/High-Seas-Profile-and-other/ portrait photos] shot by ''[[Steve Rogers]]''.
* [http://www.facebook.com/jay.mahavier/media_set?set=a.10209070012253880.1073741911.1425495839&type=3 2/12/16 performance] shot by [[Jay Mahavier]].
* [http://www.steve-rogers-photography.com/Headshots/Cast-Photos/High-Seas-Fun-Shots/ additional photos] shot by ''[[Steve Rogers]]''.
* [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1129208623809319.1073742315.221927764537414&type=3 2/19/16 performance] shot by [[Steve Rogers]].
* [http://www.facebook.com/jay.mahavier/media_set?set=a.10209175299405993.1073741913.1425495839&type=3&pnref=story 2/26/16 performance] shot by [[Jay Mahavier]].
* [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1140151336048381.1073742322.221927764537414&type=3 3/4/16 performance] shot by [[Steve Rogers]].
 
==== Promotions ====
* [http://www.steve-rogers-photography.com/Headshots/Cast-Photos/High-Seas/ poster photos] shot by [[Steve Rogers]].
* [http://www.steve-rogers-photography.com/Headshots/Cast-Photos/High-Seas-Profile-and-other/ portrait photos] shot by [[Steve Rogers]].
* [http://www.steve-rogers-photography.com/Headshots/Cast-Photos/High-Seas-Fun-Shots/ additional photos] shot by [[Steve Rogers]].


=== Videos ===
=== Videos ===
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk9wECZnRmc 2/5/16 performance] (Astrid the Adventurous vs. Barnacle Bertram) at the ''[[Institution Theater]]''.
==== Performances ====
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk9wECZnRmc 2/5/16 performance] (Astrid the Adventurous vs. Barnacle Bertram) at the ''[[Institution Theater]]''.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmC1GaQHNds 2/12/16 performance] (Countess Crescendo vs. Sahib Akbar) at the ''[[Institution Theater]]''.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrptdq3a6ME 2/19/16 performance]  (LaCere Zatara vs. Briny Bob Bilgewater) at the ''[[Institution Theater]]''.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkA8wf3hNQM 2/26/16 performance] (Henrietta Dempsey vs. Convel Tiburon) at the ''[[Institution Theater]]''.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yymPOsVkbPo 3/4/16 performance] (The Bonnie Sisters vs. Captain Blake) at the ''[[Institution Theater]]''.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19gs2R6TU3w 3/11/16 performance] (Francesca the Fierce vs. Captain Finch) at the ''[[Institution Theater]]''.
 
==== Promotions ====
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOGg6160ca8 Teaser video]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN09ZZhBOnk Astrid the Adventurous promo video]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfYKHLRf2zc Barnacle Bertram promo video]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrXYN2x6Ktc Countess Crescendo promo video]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjmMsDkuK88 Sahib Akbar promo video]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPg-e0NHPz8 Captain Zatara promo video]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V7SuO9uCQE Briny Bob Bilgewater promo video]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgghZUeFBbQ Henrietta Dempsey promo video]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_nITGszLhs Convel Tiburon promo video]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gNof41-D6A Captain Blake promo video]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeehwECBrWg Francesca the Fierce promo video]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4lqCthf22I Captain Finch promo video]


[[Category:Shows]]
[[Category:Shows]]
[[Category:Started as a Fringe Show]]
[[Category:Started as a Fringe Show]]

Latest revision as of 12:16, 14 March 2016


Tall Tales of the High Seas is a pirate-themed mainstage improv show at the Institution Theater.

Summary

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Pirates: loveable rogues, intrepid adventurers, notorious criminals. For young and old alike pirate stories evoke the spirit of danger, freedom and flamboyant eccentricities like no other genre. Follow our bigger than life characters into the golden age of swashbuckling where masts will split, cutlasses will shatter… but the truth will just be slightly bent.

Inspired by works like Treasure Island, Baron von Münchausen, Stardust and the Crimson Pirate we will spin totally, absolutely true yarns of bodice-ripping romance, unspeakable danger, sword-fights and exotic locations.

Every week two pirate captains will tell competing made-up stories based on audience suggestions. These tales are brought to life by our cast of improvisers and rated by the audience. The winner gets gold and glory, the loser gets put in the Tickle Sack… or worse.

It ran Fridays from 2/5/16 to 3/11/16.

Show Schedule:

  • 2/5 Andreas Fabis & Ellen Pizarek
  • 2/12 Dana Yanoshak & Sushant Sethi
  • 2/19 Brad Hawkins & Megan Moten
  • 2/26 Jessica Arjet & Cagney Ortiz
  • 3/4 Claudio Fox & Amanda Hinsman/Jessica Arjet
  • 3/11 Paul Normandin & Mary Henderson

The show was sponsored by Treaty Oak Rum and The Crow Bar.

Media

Photos

Performances

Promotions

Videos

Performances

Promotions

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