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* [[The ComedySportz Playhouse (Northcross Mall)]] (1999-2004) | * [[The ComedySportz Playhouse (Northcross Mall)]] (1999-2004) | ||
* [[Café Caffeine]] (2008-2012) | * [[Café Caffeine]] (2008-2012) | ||
* [[ComedySportz Improv Club]] (2004-2006) | |||
In addition to these venues, CSz performed regularly in several other venues. | |||
1991- Olive's Pizza | |||
1992- The Deep End of Esther's Pool (Now the Fabulous Velveeta Room) | |||
1993- Headliner's East | |||
1997- The Velveeta Room | |||
1998-1999 The Laugh Stop's Lounge | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
Revision as of 21:31, 28 May 2013
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| Years Active | 1986-2012 |
| Directed by | Les McGehee |
| Cast | Various |
- This page refers to the sports-themed short-form improv show that ran in a number of theaters from 1986 to 2012. For the competitive short-form improv show that's had several runs as a Hideout mainstage show, see Theatresports.
ComedySportz refers to the Austin franchise of ComedySportz.
Summary
ComedySportz is a format in which teams of improvisors compete to do the best short-form improv. A referee oversees the competition, and a scorekeeper assigns points to each team's efforts. The show emphasizes quick-witted, short-form, family-friendly comedy. True to its name, the show includes many sports conventions -- the referee dresses in a vertically-striped jersey, the tech booth provides sports-arena-style music, and the players can get penalized for "fouls", including the "brown bag foul" (lewd or offensive humor), and the "groaner foul" (awful puns).
History
The franchise had its first show on 1/22/86 (Superbowl Sunday). Over their 28-year run, they put on over five thousand shows -- both in Austin and on tour around the country.
ComedySportz participated in both The 40-Hour Improv Marathon and The 41-Hour Improv Marathon.
The Austin franchise closed up shop in 2012, but the San Antonio franchise continues to put on shows.
Theaters
ComedySportz ran in five different dedicated theaters over the course of its existence, including:
- The ComedySportz Playhouse (Northcross Mall) (1999-2004)
- Café Caffeine (2008-2012)
- ComedySportz Improv Club (2004-2006)
In addition to these venues, CSz performed regularly in several other venues. 1991- Olive's Pizza 1992- The Deep End of Esther's Pool (Now the Fabulous Velveeta Room) 1993- Headliner's East 1997- The Velveeta Room 1998-1999 The Laugh Stop's Lounge
Cast
ComedySportz included some 350 members over the course of its existence, including:
- Dav Wallace
- Eric Heiberg
- Les McGehee
- Madi Goff
- Megan Flynn
- Meghan Wolff
- Michael Brockman
- Sara Farr
- Tyler Bryce
