Adam Wade, Polly Esther and More Highlight SOLOCOM 2016 at Peoples Improv Theater
By: BWW News Desk Oct. 27, 2016
The Peoples Improv Theater announces the return of SOLOCOM 2016 following last year's record-breaking weekend, which debuted over 126 world premieres.
The PIT, along with award-winning solo show artist Peter Michael Marino (Desperately Seeking the Exit), once again presents all new solocomedies from national and international solo performers. Now entering its fourth year, SOLOCOM is a unique solo show festival that has launched over 275 new solo comedies that have gone on to longer runs, tours and festivals around the world.
This 4-day festival in NYC takes place in 3.5 spaces at The Peoples Improv Theater in the Flatiron District and at The PIT Loft in Chelsea from November 17 - 20.
Solocom will also include all new shows by notable emerging comics such as Jamie Aderski, Jon Bander, Leila Ben-Abdallah, Matt Gehring, Jay Malsky, Tracy Mull, Julie Sharbutt, and Paul Valenti; as well as an all new hour-long performance by PIT Founder Ali Reza Farahnakian.
Performances take place at The PIT & The PIT Loft, November 17-20th. Festival pass $30. For more information, visit Solocom on Facebook.
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The Peoples Improv Theater is an award winning training center and comedy theater based in New York City. The PIT is dedicated to the instruction, performance, and development of original comedy. The PIT strives to entertain and educate the community about the comedic arts in a safe and nurturing environment. The PIT is composed of three elements: a school that focuses on the craft of improvisation, an eclectic variety of electives, and an unparalleled professional writing program; a theater that presents original comedic shows seven nights a week; and a corporate and educational workshop program that offers team building, leadership, and business training.
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