The Dave McCabe Edition Edited by Natalie De Paz Beloved SCITIzen, half of the improv duo Bas(e) Theory, soloproviser extraordinaire, super tech, and spot-on Patrick Warburton impressionist (the Puddy version), Dave McCabe daylights as an operations manager of a pest control company. Dave is an essential worker who helps our world keep turning. We interviewed […]
Coaching Corner: The Justin Zell
Harold Be Thy Name Edition – Edited by Natalie De Paz Harold Be Thy Name is SCIT’s very own Harold Team. The Harold is an old form with specific constraints that include an opening, then three scenes, then a group game, then another three scenes, then one more group game, then a run, which is […]
Backstage with Deric Brown at A Good Night Out
Edited by Natalie De Paz A Good Night Out is one of Steel City Improv Theater’s flagship shows. It is a show that features local, up-and-coming stand-up comedians as well as original character performances. Deric Brown is the producer of A Good Night Out. We interviewed him about his own comedic style as well as […]
These SCITizens Really Committed
Written by SCITizens, Compiled and Edited by Natalie De Paz Valentine’s Day is upon us, and we here at SCIT are celebrating some of the companionship—romantic and platonic— that was first discovered at SCIT. Many people think of improv as a way to meet new people, to get out of the house, and to try […]
The Improv Effect
The Amanda Reed Edition Edited by Natalie De Paz SCIT believes improv is life-changing. Once you start taking classes, jamming, performing on teams, the skills you learn on stage begin to seep out into the “real world.” In this new SCIT Blog series, individual SCITizens tell us about their particular experiences with the daily benefits […]
Announcing THE 2019 STEEL CITY IMPROV FESTIVAL!
THE 2019 STEEL CITY IMPROV FESTIVAL We are very excited to announce THE 2019 STEEL CITY IMPROV FESTIVAL! THE STEEL CITY IMPROV FESTIVAL is about highlighting the talent of Pittsburgh’s improv community, while inviting improv groups from around the country to come and play with us! We’ll be offering three days of improv shows, as […]