The Rozzie Square Theater Unveils New Vision for Improv Education - Kristen Aldrich Named Education Director to Lead Expanded Program
August 14, 2024, Boston, MA — The Rozzie Square Theater, a cornerstone of Boston’s improv scene, is announcing a new vision for its Improv Training Center and curriculum. With a renewed focus on holistic, comprehensive learning, and a concerted expansion into real-world application, The Rozzie Square Theater aims to redefine the way improvisation is taught and experienced in the community and city of Boston.
5 Things to Expect from the 2024 Boston AAPI Comedy Fest
Boston’s first and only AAPI Comedy Festival is just around the corner at the end of May. The festival is a collaboration between Rozzie Square Theater and New Normal Boston, two organizations committed to promoting and uplifting historically underrepresented voices in Boston comedy. It promises a thoughtfully curated variety of AAPI performers from multiple comedic arts, including magic, improv, storytelling, and standup comedy. Some of the best and most exciting talent from Boston and beyond will be on display in a festival that offers a truly differentiated experience. So, what can audiences expect?
Announcing Musical Comedy Night, featuring Uncomposed
Uncomposed is a fresh new musical improv team with a mix of talented performers from the greater Boston area, including many familiar faces from Rozzie! The group crafts hilarious scenes and sings fully original songs in real time, and includes multiple talented musicians who perform both on stage and on keys.
Press Release: First, Only Boston AAPI Comedy Festival Launches Inaugural Run; Announces Line-Up
BOSTON, MA – May 13, 2024 - The Rozzie Square Theater, a leading and established comedy venue making improv accessible to Boston and Greater Boston areas, in partnership with New Normal Boston, a Boston-based production group dedicated to showcasing and uplifting historically underrepresented comedians on comedy lineups, announces the launch of the 2024 AAPI Comedy Festival, the first and only of its kind in Boston.
The festival offers a series
Improv Jam + Hangout 4.5.24
It’s another monthly installment of Improv Jam + Hangout , and we’re jumping into the fake spring with vigor.
This Friday’s Improv Jam + Hangout was run by ComedySportz performer and Rozzie Square Theater coach Kristen Aldrich. We welcomed a mix of current students, recent students, friendly faces, and brand-new people we’ve NEVER MET BEFORE. Which is t h r i l l i n g! 🎉
Announcement: We're Adding More Classes!
To date, we’ve taught Level 1A: Begining Improv to 250+ students and over 2,600 students at our most popular class, The Free Drop-In - we want to make sure that as many aspiring improvisers as possible get the chance to join our fantastic community. So what else is there to do to accommodate the growing interest and demand for our Level 1A classes than announce that….drumroll
Improv Jam + Hangout 1.26.24
Since launching our Improv Jam + Hangout monthly series, we’ve been iterating on the format to see what works best for the RST community, because even the most tried-and-true approaches can benefit from a fresh eye…
“Improv For Anxiety” Workshop with Sarah Filman, Launching This Fall
In a world that often feels like a relentless stream of stress, change, and stress from change, where the script is constantly being rewritten by unforeseen circumstances, it's no surprise that anxiety has become an unwelcome companion for many, with global numbers rising. The day-to-day can leave us feeling like we're starring in a high-stakes drama without a rehearsal. But what if there was a way to not just navigate this chaos but to thrive in it?
Enter Sarah Filman
Announcing Our 5 Celebrity Guest Judges for ComedySportz All-Star Weekend 2023
When we sat down to design this event, there was no question that we would want to involve and celebrate our local
The Comedy Lab Launches; Prioritizes Safe and Supportive Environment For Marginalized Comedians
The Comedy Lab format, created and produced by FODBall Productions, offers a 75-minute stand-up experience where the audience is part of a testing ground for comedians' new jokes in front of a live audience.
The Rozzie Square Theater Names Nora Panahi New Host; Establishes Queer Comedy Night as Core Theater Offering
The Rozzie Square Theater, a leading and established comedy venue making improv accessible to Boston and Greater Boston areas, today named Iranian-American stand-up comic and drag king Nora Panahi as the official host for Roslindale Queer Comedy Night. This appointment coincides with the theater’s move to cement Roslindale Queer Comedy Night as part of the theater’s regular monthly programming mix, as a monthly Friday night event.
Meet the Newest Players Added to ComedySportz Boston
It's officially official! It’s with joy, gratitude, and excitement that we announce the 20 new performers we've cast to the ComedySportz Boston Professional Team ! Please join us in welcoming…