Following two successful seasons at the Soho Playhouse, Naked in a Fishbowl, which CBS Radio called "A breath of fresh air. It's "Sex and the City" without the clichés," will play for six performances this summer at The PIT (123 East 24th St) starting on Monday, May 16th, bringing its signature brand of raw humor, startling honesty, and infectious comedy.
Guest appearances so far:
Michelle Krusiec (What Happens in Vegas, "Dirty, Sexy Money") will join Naked in a Fishbowl on June 13th and returning for the fun, Award-winning radio personality
Valerie Smaldone (DateTBA).
This outrageous improvised sitcom chronicles the hilarious and startling honesty between six friends in New York City. Fully improvised and filmed live, fans return every week to watch "knockout" performances that WCBS calls "Smart, honest, and definitely fearless."
This breakthrough show is the first web sitcom to be filmed in front of a live audience, blurring the lines between theater, TV, and webisodes. Episodes have been viewed and downloaded from all over the world.
Naked in a Fishbowl, starring
Katharine Heller,
Brenna Palughi,
Lauren Seikaly,
Molly Knefel, Daliya Karnofsky, and Rachel Axelrod, wowed New York audiences during the 2007 NY International Fringe Festival and the cast was presented with the Outstanding Ensemble Award, hailed as the "brightest lights of the festival." Naked in a Fishbowl is presented by Dragonchase Productions and the ensemble is led by Laura Brienza.
The critics RAVE: "Can't ‘improv' upon fan loyalty." - New York Post; "See the next generation of Funny Girls before they hit SNL." - NYLON Magazine; 4 Stars! Totally different! - Time Out NY "Hilariously funny and sometimes touching. One of the funniest shows around." - musicOMH; "Beneath the comedy is a warmth that translates instantly." - Backstage; "Peppy firecrackers explode with charisma." - The Villager,
Jerry Tallmer; Very funny, indeed! -Time Out London, "Naked in a Fishbowl is one of the most exciting kinds of theatre possible." - Talkin' Broadway; "The cast is a generous, talented, and hilarious crew. Without question a show to see." - nytheatre.com; "It may seem a bit odd to say this so early into the Fringe, but Naked in a Fishbowl is one of the best productions of the festival. One of the most honest and nuanced shows ever to grace the festival." - HYReviews.com
Listing info:
Naked in a Fishbowl
Every Monday Night @ 8pm
May 16th - June 27th
(no performance on Memorial Day, May 30th )
The Peoples Improv Theatre is located at 123 East 24th St. b/t Park and Lex
(Subway 4, 6, N, R to 23rd St.)
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at http://thepit-nyc.com
Running time: 1 hr.
To see clips, episodes, or for more information, please visit
www.nakedinafishbowl.com
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