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The Peoples Improv Theater Forced to Move Out of 24th Street Space

The Peoples Improv Theatre (The PIT) is moving out of its 24th Street home- the Pit Striker Mainstage.

ONE WOMAN, UNDER BROW is Coming to The Peoples Improv Theater

Award-Winning Storyteller and Comedienne, Anoush Froundjian will perform her solo show ONE WOMAN, UNDER BROW at The Peoples Improv Theater (The PIT) on January 9th at 7PM. Directed by Julia Whitehouse, ONE WOMAN, UNDER BROW features candid stories about Anoush's Armenian family; her Armenian day school; and her pursuit to redefine 'Home.' This hour-long performance piece is told through a web of sometimes comedic and sometimes sharp and poignant storytelling. The piece addresses the cultural differences between Anoush's background and that of day-to-day, society, revealing how it has both torn down and reshaped the life of a child and now (semi) adjusted adult.

Dana Aber Encores BAGGAGE AT THE DOOR Soloshow At PIT Loft

After an oversold night at Dixon Place this August, Dana Aber will perform two evenings of her autobiographical soloshow Baggage at the Door at the PIT Loft: Sunday October 14 at 8pm and Monday October 29 at 9:30pm. Hailed as 'deeply moving' with 'infectious original songs,' Baggage at the Door is a 'disarmingly charming' look at healing from trauma. Incorporating video games, humor, and video projections, this quirky and candid piece explores her attempts to break the PTSD trauma cycle and find courage to unpack her baggage and claim a better life.

Dana Aber Encores Presents Solo Show BAGGAGE AT THE DOOR At PIT Loft

After an oversold workshop performance at Dixon Place this August, Dana Aber will perform two evenings of her soloshow Baggage at the Door at the PIT Loft: Sunday October 14 at 8pm and Monday October 29 at 9:30pm. Hailed as 'deeply moving' with 'infectious original songs,' Baggage at the Door is a 'disarmingly charming' look at healing from trauma. Incorporating video games, humor, and video projections, this quirky and candid piece explores her attempts to break the PTSD trauma cycle and find courage to unpack her baggage and claim a better life.

Gay Humor Brings Communities Together At The PIT

Comically inclined choreographer Jamie Benson joins forces with Peoples Improv Theater (PIT) to present Gay Stuff on May 15, 2018, from 10-11pm ($8 tickets). Benson, and his outsider comedic team, are debuting 3 sketches, 2 stand-up sets, and some sassy/stupid walks for the PIT's Striker main stage. Gay Stuff will dissect internalized homophobia, oppressive bro prerogative, and marginalizing gay cliches, but like, with dick jokes.

Gay Choreographer Comes Out... As Comedian

Comically inclined choreographer Jamie Benson joins forces with Peoples Improv Theater (PIT) to present Gay Stuff on May 15, 2018, from 10-11pm ($8 tickets). Benson, and his outsider comedic team, are debuting 3 sketches, 2 stand-up sets, and some sassy/stupid walks for the PIT's Striker main stage. Gay Stuff will dissect internalized homophobia, oppressive bro prerogative, and marginalizing gay cliches, but like, with dick jokes.

Photo Flash: ONE19 Announces Reading Series

ONE19 Reading Series is designed to showcase the work of young emerging playwrights.

Comedy Show MED SCHOOL DROP OUT to Play PIT

Med School Dropout chronicles the story of Alexis Daloni from medical school rotations back to New York City where she has reemerged as an actress and a comedian.

Comedy Show MED SCHOOL DROP OUT to Play PIT

Med School Dropout chronicles the story of Alexis Daloni from medical school rotations back to New York City where she has reemerged as an actress and a comedian.

Comedians Dixon, Dimino, Daloni Slated for The PIT This Friday

The Peoples Improv Theater is  proud to present comedians Daloni, Dimino and Dixon in Med School Drop Out at The PIT Underground Stage in New York City this Friday August 18th

Comedians Daloni, Dimino, Bocchetti Come to The PIT This Saturday

The Peoples Improv Theater is  proud to present comedians Daloni, Dimino and Bocchetti in Med School Drop Out at The PIT Underground Stage in New York City this Saturday August 5th.

BWW Review: Prospective In-Laws Clash Over Religion In THE PROFANE

From ABIE'S IRISH ROSE to LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and beyond, the conflicts that occur when future in-laws meet for the first time have been a traditional source of comedy for both stage and screen.

Playwrights Horizons Extends Zayd Dohrn's THE PROFANE

Playwrights Horizons has announced, following critical acclaim and popular demand, a one-week extension for The Profane, the world premiere of a new play by Horton Foote Prize winner Zayd Dohrn (Sick, Reborning) and directed by Kip Fagan (Grand Concourse at Playwrights, Exit Strategy).

Photo Flash: First Look at Zayd Dohrn's THE PROFANE at Playwrights Horizons

Playwrights Horizons presents the world premiere production of The Profane, a new play by Zayd Dohrn (Outside People, Reborning). Directed by Kip Fagan (Grand Concourse at Playwrights, Exit Strategy, The Revisionist, Asuncion), The Profane is currently in previews and opens on April 9 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 West 42nd Street) for a run through April 30. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!