Cleveland Jams! 1/30/07

As I loaded up my sled with provisions, I kiss my wife goodbye and wiped the tears from her eyes! I screamed an almighty "MUSH!" to my pack of improv sled dogs and disappeared into the frigid snowy night heading towards home (Bassa Vita in Lakewood)!

A great beginning to an incredible story! The most amazing part is that it's all true...except for the sled, pack of improv sled dogs and my wife crying. She only cries if she has to miss "24" on Monday nights! What I am certain of last night is that it was 11 degrees, we were at Bassa Vita in Lakewood and Cleveland Jams! was melting the snow off the roof of the place!

We had more people on stage than we had degrees of temperature in the whole city. 16 die hard improvisers, stand ups and newcomers took the stage at Bassa Vita and didn't let a little thing like artic temperatures quiet there enthusiasm, dedication and fun! We switched up our jam run and instead of running rotating groups (a-b-c) we decided to combine everyone together in one group and literally shook the stage and Bassa Vita to its core foundation!

Our audience which never seems to amaze us didn't disappoint us on a night not fit for man nor beast! They made there way to Bassa Vita and drank, ate and supported Cleveland's newest Tuesday night out! As the show tore through the cold winters night, our crowd watched a jam that included 13 scenes including 2 person, 3 person, 4 person and all play structures!

Our next jam is Tuesday Feb 6th. Sign up to jam is Tuesday 7:45pm at Bassa Vita. For more information about Cleveland Jams and our new Improv Workshop Series "Improv Shots!" beginning Feb 22 with Elements of Improvisation log onto: www.clevelandimprovinstitute.com or call 216-479-3353.

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Cleveland Jams! 1/23/07

Celebrating 2 months of Improv Jams at Bassa Vita, Cleveland Jams roared through the dark of night and delivered another adrenaline rushed, physically inspired evening of hilarious Improv! A total of 23 improvisers took the stage, tore the roof off the joint and brought Improv to a new level! The jam featured a grab bag of Seasoned Improvisers, Stand-ups and Newcomers to the Cleveland Improv Scene!

Our amazing and weekly growing audience was treated to an Improv Jam like no other. Our audience has the opportunity to witness 13 structures that included: Style scenes, All plays, Group Limitation scenes, Competition scenes and an incredible new approach to WorldsWorst hosted and directed by our own General Mike (Mr. Sunshine) Wypasek!

The Bassa Vita Lounge kept the great priced food and spirits flowing all night! A huge thanks to Bassa Vita for allowing Cleveland Jams the opportunity to jam every week for free! It's tremendous support from local business' like Bassa Vita that keeps Improv Comedy alive and growing in Cleveland! Our next jam is Tuesday 1/30/07! Sign up to participate in the jam is Tuesday 7:45pm at Bassa Vita! Spot fill up quickly so come on down early!

For more information about Cleveland Jams! call: (216) 479.3353 or log onto www.clevelandimprovinstitute.com and click on the Cleveland Jams icon.

Also check out our new myspace page at myspace.com/clevelandjamsimprov. Get connected to the Cleveland Improv Community and let's talk Improv...Cleveland Improv!
We look forward to seeing you at our next jam!

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Cleveland Jams! 1/16/07

As the sun broke over Cleveland Tuesday morning, and a blizzard filled the air it looked as though Improv would be silenced that evening at Bassa Vita.... Oh who am I kidding, Improv in Cleveland can never be silenced by the weather or anything else!

Cleveland Jams! took the stage at the Bassa Vita Lounge with an impressive 23 performers comprising a diverse group of stand-ups, improvisers and newcomers to the Cleveland Improv Scene! The jam shook the stage of Bassa Vita for a huge night of Free Improv Comedy lasting over 2 1/2 hours!

Our growing audience had the unique opportunity to witness over 14 structures including Time Dash Structures, Style Structures, All Plays and even a glimpse into the Everyday Olympics! The Bassa Vita Lounge who has been so generous with allowing us to put this wonderful event on every week for free did not disappoint our audience or our performers. Fantastice music was in the air, incredible food was being served and great drink specials were flowing all night. Cleveland Jams! is quickly becoming the next big Tuesday night out! Come on down to the Bassa Vita Lounge for appetizers before the jam and great drink specials throughout the night. Remember, the night doesn't end when the Improv stops! Stay with us and party at the Bassa Vita Lounge! For more information about the Bassa Vita Lounge including directions and other events log onto: www.bassavitalounge.com

Cleveland Jams! next jam is Tuesday 1/23/07! Sign in to participate is 7:45pm and spots fill up quickly! For more information about the jam call (216) 479-3353 or log onto: www.clevelandimprovinstitute.com
Also check out our new myspace page at www.myspace.com/clevelandjamsimprov. Let's get connected and let's talk Improv...Cleveland Improv! We look forward to seeing you at the next jam!

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Cleveland Jams! 1/9/07

With the first snow fall of the new year and the "Buckeyes" running ice cold in the BCS Championship, Cleveland needed to heat things up and Cleveland Jams! did not disappoint! This past Tuesday's jam rocked the stage at the Bassa Vita Lounge in Lakewood!

Even blowing snow and frigid temperatures couldn't crush the spirit and excitement of Improv Comedy in Cleveland. Cleveland Jams! took the stage with the biggest turnout we have had so far. A total of 26 improvisers, stand-up and new-comers participated in a fast, physical and absolutely hilarious jam set that lasted 2 hours and encompassed 14 different stuctures.

Our ever - growing weekly audience was treated to old favorites as well as new structures ranging from Replay scenes to musical (non-speaking scenes) to obstacle driven scenes and everything in between!

A big thanks to the Bassa Vita Lounge for allowing us to put this event on every week for free. Our next jam is Tuesday 1/16/07! Come down and get on stage with us or support Cleveland Improv as an audience member! Come and see why Cleveland Jams! is the cities newest Tuesday night out! Shake off the winter blues and laugh your ass off with us at one of the hottest clubs in the city the Bassa Vita Lounge! Enjoy a night out and indulge your appetite on great food, awesome drink specials at fantastic prices and witness some of the best and newest free improv comedy that you will see anywhere in Cleveland! Remember the night doesn't end after the improv stops. Stay with us at Bassa Vita for great music, food and drinks into the night. Everyone needs a little fun to get the week moving! For more information about the Bassa Vita Lounge log onto: www.bassavitalounge.com

Sign up to participate in each jam is every Tuesday 7:45pm at Bassa Vita. Spots fill up quickly! For more information about the Cleveland Jams! you can call 216-479-3353 or check us out at www.clevelandimprovinstitute.com

Also check out our new myspace page: myspace.com/clevelandjamsimprov Check out our weekly new pictures of the jams and what Cleveland Jams is all about. Join us and be our friend! Let's get connected and let's talk Improv...Cleveland Improv!

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