Kids take to the stage without a script

Sometimes the Brewery Arts Center looks beyond the everyday world and comes up with something a bit out of the ordinary. Such is the case with Friday and Saturday's performances of "Improv Kids," starring the city's own BAC Stage Kids.

Improv is the art of going on stage without a script, without any backup material - with just your wits and an active imagination. Sometimes someone suggests a theme or a situation, and the performers take it from there; sometimes an idea is offered to the audience, and the actors embark on a voyage to who knows where.

The fun is the journey, not the final destination. And sometimes the journey may not be as funny as hoped, but you can bet it will be original.

Improv professionals Gerry Orton and Dave Fabrizio, along with Carson High School graduate Nick Josten, have been working with the group in recent days, getting them up to speed by exercises in improv.

"No pauses, no blank spots, keep the ball rolling" has been the motto.

Orton said doing improvisational theater gives kids the skills to be better performers - listening, team work, commitment all play a part. There will be a beginners group and an advanced group. The shows will contain games and musical improvisation.

The show will highlight two "Whose Line Is It Anyway"-style improv shows in which audience participation is encouraged. Beginners and advanced students do all the work.

How good are the Kids? Fork over $5, and see for yourself. But be prepared because the audience is asked to join in the improv - and you won't want to miss your cue.

Call 883-1976 for tickets or information.

If you go

WHAT: The Brewery arts Center presents the BAC Stage Kids 'Improv Kids'

WHERE: The Donald W. Reynolds Theatre, 449 W. King St.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday

TICKETS: $5 at the door

CALL: 883-1976

Cast List:

Beginners

Jolene Bowers

Healther Canfield

Angela Carini

Alex Conrad

Darla DeWeese

CeCe Dietlein

Gregory Griffin

Monique Hautekeet

Jack Hollingshead

Kyle Hollingshead

Amy Meisler

Keaton Peters

Ryan Schmid

Sam Taylor

Matt Tollefson

Tim Tollefson

Mariah Whitcome

Abby Williams

Kaitlyn Hunsaker

Nathanial Williams

Rebecca Matley

Stephanie Kulla

Melissa Kulla

Melissa James

Advanced

Chelsea Carlton

Jeffrey Carlton

Chloe DeBacco

Gus DeBacco

Will Dietlein

Philip Jolicoeur

Brittnay Kinsey

Kenny Kinsey

Jacob Linstrom

Kimberly Matus

David McComb

Miles Ricketts

Cameron Shirey

Jill Shufelt

Melody Ricketts