IRTE, the Improvisational Repertory Theatre Ensemble, is BACK with its third season of improvised shows. After another highly successful season of full houses, stand-out fest appearances and glowing praise, the NYC-based ensemble of comedy actors and writers returns with its own unique brand of original themed, character-driven improvisational shows performed in rep.
Most recently, IRTE performed at the 15th and 16th Anniversary Del Close Marathons, the 2014 NYC Improv Festival, the 2013 Tampa Improv Festival, the 2013 Unscripted New York Improvised Theatre and Film Festival, the 2013 New Orleans Comedy Arts Festival and the 2012 Portland Improv Festival. In 2013, IRTE enjoyed a residency at Gotham City Improv with occasional performances at the People's Improv Theatre. IRTE is currently in residence at The Producers Club in the heart of the New York City theatre district. Individual members' credits include performances at Upright Citizens Brigade, the Groundlings, the People's Improv Theatre, Gotham City Improv and the Magnet, as well as professional off-Broadway and regional theater and feature film productions (The Public Theater, The Kennedy Center, NY Theater Workshop).
Recent praise for IRTE:
"A completely unique improv show catered to those of us who seek the spooky!...I died of laughter... If you're looking for a good night of fun, definitely check out iRtE!," Heather Boddy, THESPI-HONEST, '''iRtE Presents… 'The Scary’ (Improvised Stephen King)
http://heatbodd.wordpress.com/2014/04/15/irte-presents-the-scary-improvised-stephen-king/
"...a still-fresh improv group that continues to make waves in NYC and all throughout the country. ... laughter, looneys, and even live music." Roberto Tobar, Casual Comedy News, Roberto's Casual Picks
http://casualcomedynews.tumblr.com/post/82814244932/robertoscasualpicks-7
"...their fun was infectious," Geri Silver, Theatre is Easy
"There is no doubt the IRTE crew are funny and great at what they do, which is improv. I encourage you to check them out this season for more radical and theatrical fun!" Imani Johnson, The High 5 Review
http://www.high5review.org/archives/7077
"Hilariously Scary NY Theatre... It's remarkable how this ensemble is able to take the random given circumstances and masterfully weave together a narrative by the end of the show... All the cast members have stage presence and you enjoy watching their creativity and spontaneity at work." Lillian Rodriguez, Film Annex
http://www.filmannex.com/blogs/hilariously-scary-ny-theatre-irte-improv-madness/198301
We were also featured by Broadway World.com
http://www.broadwayworld.com/off-off-broadway/article/IRTE-to-Present-SCARY-Begin-Today-20140411#
...and by Stage Buddy (
http://stagebuddy.com/) who selected The Scary as part of their Top Comedy Picks of the Week! Check out our interview at
http://stagebuddy.com/comedy/improv-scarier-think/
More press can be viewed on our website at
http://irteinfo.wix.com/irte#!press/sitepage_5
