Paper Slip Theatre, Inc.

OUR SERVICES

noreply@blogger.com (Reggi) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:00:00 +0000

Paper Slip Theatre offers a variety of entertainment services to our clients. Whether its the conference hall, Church sanctuary, or board room we tailor our performance to fit your specific needs.

Paper Slip Theatre offers three types of shows:

A Full Improv show - this is our most popular performance. This type show is a non-stop high energy comedy performance that will keep your audience laughing years later. The Full Improvisation show looks similar to the improv you have seen on ABC's WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? We bring our cast of top notch 5 actors along with our musician.

A Touring Improv show - this show is tighter but still funny. We only bring 3 actors but we are a force that will still keep the crowd laughing. This Touring Show is perfect for the smaller meetings or private parties.

A Custom Improv show - perhaps you are looking for something different and out of the box? Our Custom Improv show allows our clients to customize the show to best meet their needs.
Some custom shows have included:

Children's Theatre
Corporate Training
Audience Motivation
College Entertainment
Educational Programing
Special Events

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Paper Slip Theatre, Inc is holding auditions on Sunday October 19th at 2:00 pm at the Black Cat Theatre located at 2810 Sutton Avenue in Maplewood Missouri. Paper Slip performs all over the St. Louis region in schools, churches, special events and at private parties. Paper Slip also performs around the United States at various corporate entertainment parties. If you are interested in working with some of the most creative, fun and talented actors in the business, then consider auditioning this Sunday. Paper Slip is St. Louis' longest running improvisational
theatre company. All Paper Slip theatre actors are paid. Union and non-Union actors are eligible to audition! Please come prepared to move around and if you have a comic monologue
you may use that too! (Not required.) Only actors 18 years or older are encouraged to audition. If you are unable to audition on Sunday October 19th at 2pm please contact Ed Reggi at 314-265-4756.

THE ORIGIN OF PAPER SLIP THEATRE

noreply@blogger.com (Reggi) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:13:00 +0000

Spolin's Theater games and improv can touch a variety of audiences. Ed Reggi's Paper Slip Theatre demonstrates how improvisational theater helps build a dialogue between two or more people.

Reggi uses his foundation of improv as a method to teach effective creative rebuilding skills. He is also the owner of Paper Slip Theater, Inc. (originally St. Louis Improv Project, SLIP) a comedy based show using improv to help build community.

PAPER SLIP = FUNNY

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CAST

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Paper Slip Theatre has been performing comedy to audiences all around the globe. Over the years we have had many of our cast members leave our company to pursue television, film and live theater. You might see the next Tina Fey, Conan O'Brien or Chris Farley.

Jamie Pitt, performer

Warren Arnold, performer

Landon Shaw, performer

Nicole Trueman, performer

Not pictured, DeAnna Jarrell, Darrell Barber, Chris Hartman, Christopher Parente, Judy Mann, Rhonda Husak and Bill Chott.

PAPER SLIP ALUMNI

noreply@blogger.com (Reggi) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:00:00 +0000

Adam Rosen, piano player

Matt Kahler, performer

Ruth Heyman, performer

C. Dave Harrison, performer

Brian Campbell, performer

Shaughnessy Dixson, performer

Erin Marrkey, performer

Elizabeth Gimbel, performer

OUR FEES

noreply@blogger.com (Reggi) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:04:00 +0000

Paper Slip Theatre offers a range of shows. These shows can vary in performance length, cast size and audience size. Each type of performance comes with its own fee structure.

Generally speaking our fees are similar with other forms of entertainment: live music, Disc Jockey or a murder mystery. You can expect travel and overnight costs added to our fees if your needs are located 60 miles outside the St. Louis City. If your show requires us to bring our own audio equipment, external power or piano, you might expect an extra fee.

We enjoy performing for non-profit, fraternal, religious and private individuals. Contact us and let us work with your budget for your next event.

HISTORY OF PAPER SLIP THEATRE

noreply@blogger.com (Reggi) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:33:00 +0000

The purpose of the Saint Louis Improv Project (SLIP) is to enrich relationships and build community through the exposure, education and entertainment exploring the art of improvisational theater.

Ed Reggi attended the Second City Training Center's, Improvising New Voices intensive program. The six week program was specifically directed toward attracting a wide base of minority participants. The 40 year historic Chicago institution acknowledged its lack of outreach not only with the audience but with the performers.

Reggi began studying improvisation theatre in New York City during the late 1980's. Most of his work resulted in performances with other professionally trained actors. It was not until his meeting Martin de Maat at Second City, did Reggi learn original form of Spolin's Theater Games. Spolin's games were written for the purpose of teaching improv to non-trained actors. [Viola Spolin while serving as drama supervisor for the Chicago branch of the Works Progress Administration's Recreational Project (1939-1941), perceived a need for an easily grasped system of theater training that could cross the cultural and ethnic barriers within the WPA project. Building upon the experience of her early work at the Neva Boyd's Group Work School in Chicago, Spolin responded by developing new games (exercises) that focused upon individual creativity, adapting and focusing the concept of play to unlock the individual's capacity for creative self-expression.]

When Reggi returned from Chicago, he created SLIP with the help of supporting artists he met through his participation in the Community Arts Training Institute. The St. Louis Regional Arts Commission program assisted Reggi in working with grants and financial aid to begin SLIP.

In the fall of 2001, Reggi re-organized SLIP to Paper Slip Theatre, Inc. The symbolic and metaphoric images of tiny pieces of paper became his new tool to inspire and teach and perform Spolin's games. Ed Reggi continues to travel across the United States, in an effort to learn, document and perform with those who directly worked with with Viola Spolin.

CLIENTS

noreply@blogger.com (Reggi) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:13:00 +0000

Paper Slip Theatre has been performing its style of improv theatre to thousands of audiences around the world. During the past decade our clients have included:

Asia Fringe Festival, Beijing China
B'nai Amoona Temple, Ladue Missouri
Belleville Area College, Belleville Illinois
Black Cat, Maplewood Missouri
Boeing, St. Louis Missouri
Camp Coca Cola, Atlanta Georgia
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, St. Louis Missouri
Center of Creative Arts, University City Missouri
Central Institute for the Deaf, St. Louis Missouri
Central Reform Congregation, St. Louis Missouri
Centralia Cultural Center, Centralia Illinois
City Improv, St. Louis Missouri
Chaminade College Preparatory School, Ladue Missouri
Chicago Improv Festival, Chicago Illinois
Chillicothe Performing Arts Center, Chillicothe Missouri
Clayton School District, Clayton Missouri
Community School, Ladue Missouri
Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila Philippines
Denver Pridefest, Denver Colorado
Drake Beam Morin (DBM) Chicago Illinois
The Family Arena, St. Charles Missouri
Educational Theatre Association Festival, Lincoln Nebraska
First Night, St. Louis Missouri
Focal Point, Maplewood Missouri
Grand Center, St. Louis Missouri
Greenville University, Greenville Illinois
Gemini Theater, Brooklyn New York
Genkota Winery, Mt. Vernon Illinois
Georgia State Thespian Festival, Atlanta Georgia
Golf Manor Synagogue, Cincinnati Ohio
GTE Telecommunications, Lake St. Louis Missouri
Hidden Lake Winery, Aviston Illinois
Improvapalooza, Louisville Kentucky
Kentucky Performing Arts Center, Louisville Kentucky
Loyola Academy, St. Louis Missouri
Marketing Werks, Chicago Illinois
Marymount Manhattan College, New York City
Maryville University, Manchester Missouri
Memphis Comedy Festival, Memphis Tennessee
MEX Theater, Louisville Kentucky
Missouri Botanical Gardens, St. Louis Missouri
Missouri State Treasurer Nancy Farmer
Missouri State Thespian Conference, Missouri
Monsanto, International, St. Louis Missouri
National Down Syndrome Conference, St. Louis Missouri
Orris Theatre, St. Genevieve Missouri
Ozark Actors Theatre, Rolla Missouri
Parkway School District, St. Louis Missouri
Pastiche Inc., New York City
Pheasant Hollow Winery, Whittington Illinois
Safety Harbor Spa & Resort, Safety Harbor Florida
Salvation Army of Greater St. Louis
Shawnee Winery, Vienna Illinois
Sherwood Forest Camp, Lester Missouri
Solomon Schechter Day School of St. Louis, St. Louis Missouri
SONY Playstation, Global
Southern Illinois State University, Edwardsville Illinois
St. Joseph’s Academy’s, St. Louis Missouri
St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Missouri
St. Louis Artworks, St. Louis Missouri
St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis Missouri
St. Louis Improv Festival, St. Louis Missouri
St. Louis Fringe Festival, St. Louis Missouri
St. Louis Pridefest, St. Louis
St. Louis Regional Arts Commission, St. Louis Missouri
St. Louis University, St. Louis Missouri
St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Missouri
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Illinois
Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville Illinois
Rockwood School District, St. Louis Missouri
Temple Israel Congregation, St. Louis Missouri
Thompson Coburn, St. Louis Missouri
Toronto Improv Festival, Toronto Canada
Upstage Productions, St. Louis Missouri
University of Missouri, Rolla Missouri
University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri
University of Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri
University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska
Young Audiences of St. Louis, St. Louis Missouri
Washington University, Clayton Missouri
Webster University, Webster Missouri
Westminister Christan Acadamy, Ladue Missouri
White Owl Winery, Flat Rock Illinois
Whitfield School, Creve Coeur Missouri
Wisconsin Game Theater, Fish Creek Wisconsin

For booking and workshop information:
314-647-8030 or 314-265-4756

PERFORMANCE LOCATIONS

noreply@blogger.com (Reggi) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:37:00 +0000

Paper Slip Theatre has performed weekly shows at several comedy clubs in St. Louis over the years but currently does not have any public shows scheduled.

If you are scouting to see a Paper Slip comedy show for your company, church, school or private organization you might consider checking out our reviews. You can also see some of our past performances via our youtube link here.

PAPER SLIP AUDIENCES

noreply@blogger.com (Reggi) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:38:00 +0000

Our audiences are children, young adults, baby boomers, retirees, babies, soccer moms, soldiers, elementary school teachers and college students.

We can adapt our show for any audience and we always present a totally "clean" show.

Shaughnessy Dixson with Jamie Pitt performing at Historic First Night 2004.

Ed Reggi (top) and Christopher Parente (bottom) at the St. Louis Fringe Festival 05

Ed Reggi and company at the Living World in the Science Center.

Ed Reggi, Jamie Pitt, Christopher Parente, Dustin Massie, DeAnna Jarrell, C. Dave Harrison and Warren Arnold in the Grandel Theater, St. Louis.

PAPER SLIP TV

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CIAO BELLA

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ZOE AND GABE

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REVIEWS

noreply@blogger.com (Reggi) — Sat, 10 May 2008 07:09:00 +0000

"I'm a pediatrician, not an improv actor, Ed Reggi's class put me at ease and let me have
A LOT of fun while learning a fun new skill."
- Dr. Andrew Cronyn, workshop participant

"Through spontaneity we are re-formed into ourselves."
- Viola Spolin

"Paper Slip Theatre [Ed Reggi] has mastered the art of give and take."
- Christina Cronin, ImprovBoston

"Improv often deteriorates to scatological claptrap that goes for the easy laugh based exclusively on stereotypes, but Paper Slip Theatre provides an entertaining, disciplined approach to this art form that takes theatre back to its rudiments in play and action with spontaneous, in-the-moment sensibility."
- Nancy Crouse, KDHX Theater Critic

"No script. No staging. No idea what's coming next... I loved every minute."
- Judith Newmark, Post-Dispatch Theater Critic

"I thoroughly enjoyed your improv [workshops]. I didn't really know what to expect, and didn't even know exactly why I signed up, other than to challenge myself in a new way. The class was fabulous, beyond my expectations. Making things look spontaneous is different than being spontaneous. Being 'in the moment' is a rare feeling. Your guidance and leadership made the class work. I still laugh to myself about the invisible colored balls."
- Jim Holbrook, CEO of Zipatoni

"In a city with people that need to be practically pushed out of their homes to hop in their cars and go see a show, Reggi practically brought improv to the St. Louis entertainment scene. I remember seeing a fabulous troupe in Iowa City and wishing that there was something like that in St. Louis. I found it when I worked for Reggi. He had his head on straight. He had organized the business effectively and was using what he had to the best advantage."
- Elisa Spadaro, student and performer

PAPER SLIP TOURING COMPANY - SCHOOLS

noreply@blogger.com (Reggi) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:26:00 +0000

DeAnna Jarrell, Ed Reggi and C. Dave Harrison

Paper Slip Theatre has been touring schools all over the Midwest since 1999. We offer an award winning theatrical performance perfect for grades K-12.

Paper Slip Theatre Performance
Improv comic and founder of Paper Slip Theatre, Ed Reggi along with four other professional improv performers, use improvisational games inspired by audiences suggestions written on small sheets of paper to create an on-the-spot full length performance. You never know how the story will turn out, as this performance is filled with unexpected twists, creative ideas and the magic of the theater.
Grades 6-12
Language Arts, Social Studies, Physical Education, Character Education
$600 first show and $850 for a double

Instant Improv Performance
Using audience suggestions, school themes or curriculum connections. Ed Reggi and two other members of the St. Louis Improv Project create a play on the spot! In addition to watching the "play" unfoldbefore their eyes, audience members may participate by playing necessary objects, characters and even scenery, as they experience this fully interactive theater. The talented members of this troupe giveaudiences a performance that is pure improvisation, while reinforcing teamwork, listening skill and school topics. This program is suitable for all types of curriculum enrichment.
Grades 3-12
Language Arts, Social Studies, Physical Education, Character Education
$435 first show and $700 for a double

To book please click here

PAPER SLIP WORKSHOPS WITH ED REGGI

noreply@blogger.com (Reggi) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:58:00 +0000

Ed Reggi working with students

Character-Travel Workshop
It's amazing how fun fabrics, interesting props, music and movement can create a whole new world of character. This discovery allows children to understand the world of people who are different from them. improv facilitates this journey where students play with new languages, customs and cultures. Content can be connected to enrich any curriculum.
Grades Pre K-6
Multicu1tural Education, Language Arts, Physical education
$200 first workshop and $75 for addition workshops on same day.

Improv-oke! Workshop
This Karaoke style workshop teaches children the skills to make songs instantly. Finding the beat is essential not only in music, but assists in mathematics, science, visual arts, and language arts curriculum. Students learn to sing in rhymes, patterns, random, Seussical. and other singing styles. Children's songs are worked together to build a theme and performance. Song lyric content can be adapted for any curriculum.
Grades 4-12
Language Arts, Music Education
$250 first workshop and $100 for addition workshops on same day.

Mission improvable! Residency
Discover the creative world of improvisational dramatics! Children experience the improvisation arts of pantomime, storytelling, and spontaneous character creation to construct a short play based on a classroom theme. Ed Reggi chooses from over 50 improvisation theater games that allow students to work on communication, language and critical thinking skills. This program allows each star to shine!
Grades K-12
Language Arts, Social Studies, Physical Education, Character Education
$375 per classroom for 5 sessions (1 week)

The Spontaneous Classroom
Improvisational Theatre represents one of the best examples of successful communication and teamwork that the performing arts can model for us. When an improvised performance works, it's magical and contagious drawing the audience closer and building stronger relationships. A classroom is setup much like an improvisational theatre - you have actors, the students; and a theme or topic, the curriculum. Ed Reggi leads participants through a series of dramatic improv methods that enable effective classroom discussion, relationships and overall learning in any area of the curriculum. Improvisation is rooted in collaboration and the process of discovery or what Reggi calls, "being present." Using improv games, teachers learn how to encourage quick, creative and positive interaction between students.
Grades 6-12
Language Arts, Social Studies, Physical Education, Character Education
$95 per classroom (60-75 minutes)
$375 per classroom for 5 sessions (1 week 60-75 minutes each session)

THANK YOU

noreply@blogger.com (Reggi) — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 11:10:00 +0000

Thank you for contacting Paper Slip Theatre, Inc. We value your service and feedback. Someone from our offices will contact you shortly regarding your feedback.

If you would like to contact Paper Slip Theatre Artistic Director Ed Reggi, please email him at edreggi [at] edreggi [dot] com

Or if you wish a faster response, please call 314-647-8030 or 314-265-4756.