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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
In the improv marathon, a core cast of eight improvisors performs some number of one-hour improv shows, back-to-back and without sleep. Every hour brings a different show format, and with it, different guests who specialize in that format. | In the improv marathon, a core cast of eight improvisors performs some number of one-hour improv shows, back-to-back and without sleep. Every hour brings a different show format, and with it, different guests who specialize in that format. | ||
In its first year, the marathon was a fundraiser for the Hideout itself. The next year, it became a fundraiser for [[The Hideout Theatre Youth Scholarship Fund]]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Revision as of 17:02, 20 June 2013
The Hideout Improv Marathon is an annual improv event at The Hideout Theatre.
Summary
In the improv marathon, a core cast of eight improvisors performs some number of one-hour improv shows, back-to-back and without sleep. Every hour brings a different show format, and with it, different guests who specialize in that format.
In its first year, the marathon was a fundraiser for the Hideout itself. The next year, it became a fundraiser for The Hideout Theatre Youth Scholarship Fund.
History
The marathon originated with The 40-Hour Improv Marathon in 2009. The event has recurred every subsequent year, with the number of hours incrementing by one every time.
Individual Marathons
- 2009: The 40-Hour Improv Marathon
- 2010: The 41-Hour Improv Marathon
- 2011: The 42-Hour Improv Marathon
- 2012: The 43-Hour Improv Marathon
- 2013: The 44-Hour Improv Marathon
