The Duo will perform for the event on Oct. 30 at 7:30pm. The Jewish Community Center of Dallas (JCC) will sponsor the performance for their annual fundraiser. Tickets will cost $50, $75, and $100. All the money raised from the purchased tickets will go to programs, scholarships, and services for the JCC.

The Improv troupe was presented with this prospect during the summer by Greenhill parent and JCC Committee Chair Ruthie Shor.
“I was familiar with the Greenhill Improv troupe through my son and had seen them perform at the Pocket Sandwich Theater and the school. I think that they are excited to have this opportunity, and we are excited to have them be part of the fundraiser.” Mrs. Shor said.

The Improv troupe has been asked to perform for parties, assemblies, and other associations. They also perform yearly at the Pocket Sandwich Theater, owned by Rodney Dobbs, technical theater teacher, and Improv Coach. Performing at the Eismann Center will be a highlight for the troupe.
The Eismann Center seats up to 1,551 people, a dramatic difference from the small audience that the troupe is used to having. The troupe has not performed in front of an audience over 150. Having the troupe perform in front of a large audience with experienced comedians will give them an opportunity that they would not normally have.
“It is exciting to know that we get to perform with guys that have so much more experience than us,” junior Alex Kleinman said.

Colin, Brad, and the Improv troupe will attract the same type of audience. So having their large debut in front of an audience that appreciates improvisational skills is a good start.

The troupe has two months to practice before their first appearance. They will be working on games that will highlight each member’s talent, and concentrate on character development and large, exaggerated movements.

“I feel that the best games that we perform are ones involving songs, because they are the hardest to do and people are very impressed when you can pull it off,” junior Garrett Dobbs said.
After losing three of their seniors last year, the troupe has gained three new members that show a lot of potential. The Improv coaches have a lot of confidence in the troupe, and say that they are ready to make this large step in their acting careers. “I hope that they leave with a little more confidence in themselves, which will allow them to be at ease in front of a large audience,” said Henry Paolissi, sixth grade math teacher and Improv coach said.

The troupe will be able to acquire the stage presence that can only be gained by performing on stage.

“It takes a special talent to do comedy, and improv. Not only do you have to be a good actor, but you have to have a quick and wacky mind,” said Synthia Rogers Upper School drama teacher and Improv Coach.