SCI to perform at Roofers in Itaewon

By John Redmond

Seoul City Improv comedy group will perform its first show for 2011 on Jan. 22 at Roofers Rooftop Restaurant in Itaewon from 8 to 10 p.m.

The group will be doing a combination of short-form improvisation games in the style of “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” as well as long-form improvisation. Admission to the event is free.

The year 2010 was good for SCI ― in addition to having many performances here in Seoul, SCI traveled internationally to perform improv in Taiwan and Japan. In 2011, the troupe plans to travel to Hong Kong, Beijing, and Canada to perform as well.

The event is free and donations are encouraged.

Seoul City Improv was founded in July 2007 by Margaret Whittum, an American actor/director working in Seoul. The first preview show was at the Big Electric Cat in Itaewon. In the past three years, SCI has hosted nearly 40 shows in Haebangchon, Itaewon and Hongdae. It has also performed in numerous shows for charitable events. Nearly 50 performers have graced the SCI stage, and scores more have come to participate in rehearsals, which are open to all.

Since September 2010, Seoul City Improv has been run by Mark Guinn, a fellow American actor/director with an extensive background in improvised comedy.

Further information and photos are available from Mark Guinn at 010-4951-6262 / seoulimprov@gmail.com. Check out the new website at www.seoulcityimprov.com