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His Really Talented Musical Improv Troupe is Back to Take Your Requests
Last summer I attended a performance from Jonah Platt’s (C’08, Off the Beat) One Night Stand Musical troupe. (he’s the one in the white t-shirt, tie and hat above) Not only was I blown away at how talented these kids were, but how quick they were to create an hour long musical based on a […]
Glee and High School Musical Are Making This Penn Alum Actor Up His Game (VIDEO)
Last fall, we started our “An Actor’s Path” vlog series with Penn alum Alex Weber (C’09, Lacrosse). Throughout this year we’re tracking Alex’s journey as a new actor here in Hollywood. Recently, Alex debuted the commercial he was in with some of his idols. In this month’s vlog episode, after the jump, Alex talks about: […]
A musical about a Mental Hospital, Geri Curls, and Matzah Ball Soup
Last week I posted about “One Night Stand”, the improv musical group that Jonah Platt (C’08, Off the Beat) started seven years ago. With video camera in hand, I ventured down to see his show last Saturday night with Kiera Reilly (C’93) and we both had a fantastic time! Jonah came out at the beginning […]
Out of 216 people, this Penn alum is the winner
A couple of weeks ago, we covered the brilliant musical mind of Tom Christensen (W’03, Mask and Wig) as he competed in a national musical improv competition. After a total of 216 improvisors entered into the Improv tournament, Tom, on behalf of “North Dakota” (the only one-man team) won four heated battles and then the […]
This Penn Alum’s 20 minute stamina has him hitting the comedy sweetspot
Over the past 4+ years, I’ve covered lots of alumni performing improv. There is one particular style of improv that has really caught my eye, or I should say ear: the musical improv. After the jump, watch how Tom Christensen’s (W’03, Mask and Wig) mind works as he spins the suggested phrase “You go get her […]
11 Penn alumni performances you need to check out
Last week Los Angeles Penn alumni gathered in Hollywood to celebrate some great emerging Penn talent. The night was filled with some dirty good comedy from host DJ Lubel (C’05) and great original music, improv, inspiring monologues, some over the top characters, a belting rendition of The National Anthem, and of course, a must-see musical(!) […]
