March 21, 2005
Contact: Josh Machamer
Cal Poly Theatre and Dance Department
(805) 756-5560; jmachame@calpoly.edu
Hollywood Actors to Stage ‘An Evening of Improv’ at Cal Poly April 2
SAN LUIS OBISPO – Four members of the renowned Groundlings Improvisational Comedy Troupe will be joined on stage by student performers for “An evening of Improv, Act II” on Saturday, April 2.
The event, at 8 p.m. in the Spanos Theatre, is sponsored by Cal Poly’s Theatre and Dance Department and FANS (Friends and Alumni Network of Supporters of the Cal Poly Theatre program).
Performing that evening will be television and film actors Mindy Sterling, Michael Hitchcock, Patrick Bristow and Brian Palermo plus about 40 students who earlier in the day are slated to participate in an improvisational workshop with the actors.
Each guest artist has a long history with the acclaimed Los Angeles improvisational company the Groundlings, as well as impressive film, television and stage credits.
Michael Hitchcock has had leading roles in “A Mighty Wind,” “Best in Show” and “Waiting for Guffman.” He is a producer and writer on the Fox television series “Mad TV.”
Mindy Sterling has made television appearances in “Reno 911!” “Joey,” “Ellen,” “Just Shoot Me” and “The Larry Sanders Show.” She is also widely known for her role as Frau Farbissina in all three “Austin Powers” movies. She has also appeared in “Spider-Man 2” as the voice of Aunt May and “Totally Blonde,” among others.
Brian Palermo has a leading role on Bravo/NBC-TV’s “Significant Others.” He has guest starred on “Will & Grace,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Friends,” and “3rd Rock From The Sun.” He also appears in the film “Daddy Day Care.”
Patrick Bristow is well known from his recurring role on the groundbreaking
ABC
sitcom “Ellen.” He has also appeared on “Significant
Others,” “Malcolm in the Middle,” “Curb
Your Enthusiasm,” “Seinfeld” and “The Larry
Sanders Show.” On film he has appeared in “Austin Powers”
and the upcoming remake of “The Longest Yard.”
The evening production will be the culmination of a daylong workshop
that the actors will be leading for 40 local participants. Tickets
to “An Evening of Improv” are $15 and are on sale in
advance or at the door the night of the performance. For tickets,
call
756-2359 or e-mail mvaline@calpoly.edu.
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