The show has served as a great source of quality entertainment for professionals, students and tourists of all ages throughout the NYC and tri-state area. Eight began it's first official sketch comedy run in the spring of 2003 which ran for 15-weeks at The Producer's Club's Shea Theatre in Times Square. After establishing a style and show structure, the company began touring Colleges (University of MD, Mt. Ida College, Stonehill College, College Misericordia), Comedy Clubs, Cabaret Theatres (Don't Tell Mama, Dillons, Danny's, Rose's Turn) Night Clubs/& Music Venues (The Knitting Factory), Corporate Events, Theatres (Wings Theatre, Sofia's at the Edison, The Lambs Theatre Off Bway), and schools. In the spring of 2003, the troupe created a brief online series of 4 live world wide web casts filmed at Pseudo's TV Studios (Pseudo.com) located in SoHo. The performers have also developed a series of other projects and shows including "Absent Minded Comedy" and "Improv 4 Kids". The troupe has been invited to perform at dozens of events throughout the east coast and has played over 2000 public performances throughout NYC. In spring 2006, the troupe created an off-broadway run and moved all public shows to a fantastic theatre venue at the Laugh Factory in Times Square. You can currently catch the troupe performing up to 6 public shows weekly at the Times Square Arts Center. in addition to hosting dozens of field trips every month to school groups visiting NYC. Click HERE for more info on upcoming events.
Eight is NEVER Enough has a variety of influences including classic theatrical and television comedy shows from the 20th century. As of the few NY-based improv companies focusing on *short-form* improvisation, the show performs up to 15 performances every week for student groups and touring shows. Audience participation is always key as each show incorporates volunteers and ideas from the crowd nto every scene, skit and song. Specializing in music, physical comedy and old school slapstick, EIGHT presents high energy shows combining original characters and improvised musical songs. As of the few NY-based improv companies specializing in *short form* improvisation, the company presents up to 15 performances and workshops every week.
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