Oregon Children's Theatre's Young Professionals Company Presents Impulse Improvisational Comedy Troupe

Impulse consistently sells out shows with their combination of quick wits, spontaneity, and creativity. Audience suggestions get the action started and lead to laugh out loud, on the spot comedy for the whole family. There are no scripts, no costumes, and no pre-planned scenes. Anything can happen when Impulse takes the stage!

"A performance by Impulse is not only hilarious fun for the audience, but improvisation has tremendous value for young people who practice it," said OCT's Education Director, Dani Baldwin. "Improv hones communication skills and stimulates fast, creative thinking. Because successful improv is a group effort, participants also learn teamwork and gain confidence."

1Directed by Jay Flewelling and assistant directed by Nawwal Moustafa, the show features seven Young Professionals: Maya Caulfield, Devlin Farmer, Emma Goodman Fish, Hank Sanders, Elizabeth Riutta, Emma Weightman, and Ellie Younger. Additional support provided by David VanDyke (Production Assistant) and Claire Voilleque (House Manager).

Jay Flewelling (Director)

Jay was born and raised in Portland, and has been a comedian since birth. He has been involved in the dramatic arts for more than a decade, including being an established member since the first annual Bridgetown Comedy Festival. He produced, directed, and performed in his own comedy variety show,

The Comedy Grab Bag, at the Funhouse Lounge. Jay has a passion for youth work and education and has taught for the Outdoor School Program, Forest Park Elementary, and Curious Comedy Theater. He has assistant directed Impulse and teaches improvisation classes for OCT's Acting Academy.

About the Young Professionals Company

The Young Professionals Company is comprised of dedicated theater students ages 14-18 who have been selected to participate in a year-long mentoring program where they receive advanced training

through exposure to a wide range of college-level workshops and professional development. Each season, the company presents three shows and other public events. The Young Professionals Company is dedicated to building a supportive community of theater peers, providing them with resources, information, and professional on-the-job experience.

Directed by: Jay Flewelling

Dates: January 27-February 12, 2017

Times: Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:00pm, Sundays at 2pm

Location: Young Professionals Studio Theater, 1939 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland

Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. $8 for groups of 8+ with code YPGROUP1617

Box Office: www.octc.org/impulse

On the web: www.octc.org

Other info: Recommended for everyone ages 7 and up

About Oregon Children's Theatre

Founded in 1988, Oregon Children's Theatre has served well over two million children, teachers, and families. Its mission is to create exceptional theater experiences that transform lives. OCT is Oregon's largest non-profit professional children's theater company and a resident company of Portland'5 Centers for the Arts. Performances are held weekdays for school audiences and on weekends for family audiences. OCT serves more than 120,000 children of all ages each year. OCT offers numerous school services including study guides, teacher professional development opportunities, in-school workshops, and an extensive outreach program. In partnership with Kaiser Permanente, the Educational Theatre Program provides free touring productions that promote healthy living. OCT's year round Acting Academy offers theater classes for children ages 3-18 and Young Professionals Company.

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