Improv at Occidental Center for the Arts: The Naked Stage

The Naked Stage takes place on a single set, in traditional stage-play style. The improvisers play one character each, and there are no built-in transitions or scene breaks, other than a brief blackout between Act I and Act II, the end of Act II (intermission), and the end of Act III . All the actors have is the bare stage, a simple suggestion (location) from the audience, and each other.

The Naked Stage combines narrative longform improvisation with the demands and surprises of traditional theater. In a sense, the actors are “trapped” on stage with only each other. Without the usual exit options (lights and other scene-enders), they are left to fully confront the characters and situations which they have created.

Featuring performers Mark Duncanson, Tim Orr, Lisa Rowland and Regina Sais. iLights & Sound by Remi Frazier.

Tickets are $25 advance (general), discounts for OCA members. $30 at the door. Advance ticket sales end at 4:00 PM day of show. Doors open at 6:30 PM. OCA is wheelchair accessible.