The Makeshift Militia

Where is the Militia now?

makeshiftmilitia — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:43:01 +0000

It may appear that the Makeshift Militia is inactive at the moment….

That’s exactly what we wanted you to think.

A true Militia appears only in times of need – the improv scene in Kansas City is thriving right now, so our work here is done for now.

But as soon as we are called for again, the Makeshift Militia will return. That is a promise from all of us to you.

Makeshift Militia with the Trip Fives!

makeshiftmilitia — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:24:42 +0000

Hey all!

These last few weeks, the Militia has been ardently training and preparing to knock your socks off at this show:
The Trip Fives w/ Makeshift Militia – January 10th, 2009

The Westport Coffee House – 6:30 PM

Here’s all the details:

http://www.pitch.com/events/the-trip-fives-w-makeshift-militia-796185/

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=38624867829

See you there!

It’s Show Time!

makeshiftmilitia — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:58:11 +0000

Check us out at the Westport Coffee House on Saturday, November 8th, 9 PM. This show will be our BEST SHOW EVER, so don’t miss it.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students.

Update

makeshiftmilitia — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:41:57 +0000

The KC improv festival is over, and it was an awesome time. We put on a show that we’re very proud of, and we’ve officially come full circle from our roots.

So what’s the Militia up to these days?

We’re dilligently rehearsing every week, experimenting and playing as usual.

Ryan is moving away to LA, so he has left the team. It’s a huge loss for us, and he’ll be missed.

James, Magie, and Grant are working on an original play at UMKC, adapted from Checkhov short stories. It’s an awesome project, but very time consuming, leaving them unable to perform improv until the end of the run, in late October.

Anthony is finishing up his run of The Heidi Chronicles at UMKC, and will begin work on a new play shortly after that.

We’ll be back performing before you know it!

Kansas City Improv Festival

makeshiftmilitia — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:49:09 +0000

The Kansas City Improv Festival is coming up in September!

Last year, standing-room-only crowds watched as Saturday Night Live standout Jason Sudeikis, Emmy Award-winning 30 Rock writer Kay Cannon and comedians from Chicago, LA and NYC improvised their way through a hilarious weekend of shows. This fall, 8:KCiF returns to the H&R Block City Stage with nationally acclaimed acts and local favorites.

Tickets on sale now! Call 816-460-2020.

16 ACTS.
2 WEEKENDS
1 STAGE.

Don’t miss your chance to see some of the funniest people from across the country and across the street!

All performances take place at the H&R Block City Stage at Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd. Tickets are on sale now! Call 816-460-2020 or order online from Union Station. (Student and group discounts are only available by phone or in person. There is a $2 service fee for online orders.)

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5-6 AT 7PM
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students and groups of 10 or more

Der Monkenpickel (LA/Chicago/NYC) featuring Jason Sudeikis
Brother Love’s Travelin’ Salvation Show (LA/Chicago/NYC/KC) featuring Kay Cannon (Saturday show only)
Jill Bernard’s Drum Machine (Minneapolis)
Monkey 13 and the Masked Menace (Ann Arbor)

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12-14
Tickets: $15 adults, $10 students and groups of 10 or more

FRIDAY AT 7PM
Loaded Dice: Improv Thunderdome Season 1 Champions
CounterClockwise Comedy: Coming at you from a different direction
Roving Imp: Bringing the funny from Bonner Springs
Tantrum: It’s fun to misbehave

SATURDAY AT 7PM
Improv-Abilities: Fresh from the Chicago Improv Festival
Full Frontal Comedy: Flashing their comedy since 1998
Scriptease: They’ve got the funny, and they know how to use it.
The Trip Fives: No games. No gimmicks. Just straight-up improvisation.

SUNDAY AT 5PM
ComedyCity: Schticking together since 1987
Exit 16: Liberty High School’s acclaimed comedy troupe
Hypothetical 7: Ad Astra Per Funny
Makeshift Militia: This UMKC troupe ain’t nothing to mess with

Fringe Fest!

makeshiftmilitia — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:40:16 +0000

Check us out at the Kansas City Fringe Festival!

KC Fringe Festival, 2018 Main St

Thursday, July 24, 9:30 PM
Friday, July 25, 11:00 PM
Saturday, July 26th, 6:30 PM

Makeshift is playing three shows for the KC Fringe Festival, come see us! It’ll be awesome! We hear there’s some other improv going on at the same place, so stick around to see some of that! Tickets are $5.

Reserve your tickets now for Thunderdome Season 2

makeshiftmilitia — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:42:15 +0000

The reservation line is now up for the first round of Thunderdome: Season 2. Make the call right now, this thing is going to sell out fast!

Tickets cost $8.00
For reservations call 816-678-8886 or contact improvthunderdome@gmail.com

This show will sell out quickly and you won’t be able to see it unless you’ve got a reservation!

Makeshift Militia is competing against two other improv teams for the chance to compete in the final round!

This event is on Saturday, June 28th @ The Westport Coffeehouse Theater. (4010 Pennsylvania, KCMO 64111)

It starts at 9:00 pm.

Call now!

Three Chances to see Makeshift for Free this weekend

makeshiftmilitia — Fri, 23 May 2008 22:14:16 +0000

Hey all,

This is short notice, but Makeshift Militia will be opening for the UMKC graduate students’ production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. We’ll be playing a short set on the UMKC Campus in Grant Hall 306 before the show begins Saturday and Sunday nights at 7:00 pm.The whole night is free! Come on down if you’re free.

Roving Imp!

makeshiftmilitia — Wed, 21 May 2008 21:03:31 +0000

Hey! Catch us at the Roving Imp on Saturday, May 31st at 9pm. It’s going to be awesome! Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students, and FREE if you’re part of another professional Improv troupe in Kansas City!

Westport Coffee House!

makeshiftmilitia — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:06:16 +0000

The Makeshift Militia will be performing at the Westport Coffee House at 9:00 pm on Saturday, May 3rd. See Counter-Clockwise Comedy at 7:00 and stay for us!

The Militia will be performing their Thunderdome Format, a literary spoof called “Chapter 6″, and then do some free form improv with no gimmicks.

This show features Magie, Grant, Anthony, James, and Ryan.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students.