Soiree Seoul to present improv jam at Casa Amigo
The Soiree Seoul is returning after a brief break with its third-ever event, this time turning the spotlight on improv comedy.
Members of Jam Improv Seoul will take the stage at Casa Amigo in central Seoul’s Itaewon neighborhood this Saturday. They’ll also be joined by a few live music performances.
The Soiree Seoul was founded last year by Paul Soren, taking inspiration from Busan’s Liquid Arts Network. The two organizations co-hosted a Liquid Screen event in Seoul early this year at Casa Amigo in central Seoul’s Itaewon neighborhood.
According to Soren, Taco Amigo owner Wayne was the one who suggested Soiree host an improv event.
“Since The Soiree wants to experiment and cover many different aspects of artistic expressions, his idea seemed to be a natural progression for us,” Soren told The Korea Times. “This way, not only [do] we get to expand our reach but also keep the audience guessing too. It’s a fun way for us to grow and expand.”
Jam Improv Seoul was created in 2022 by Brad Curtin and Ken Drenen.
So far, it has raised money for an orphanage, flood victims in southern Seoul and the homeless at Seoul Station.
Audience participation will be part of the performance, according to organizers.
“The audience will have a number of opportunities to contribute to our scenes and games,” Brad Curtin, one of the organizers, told The Korea Times.
“We welcome all people. We encourage new people to join. Without them, Jam Improv Seoul can’t continue,” Toby Kim said.
Improv can also help train participants’ social skills, helping them overcome stage fright as well as become better listeners.
Also performing will be musicians June Oh, Bruno Song and Gabriela Lo Basso.
Admission costs 15,000 won and comes with a free drink. One-third of the door price will be donated to the Korea Unwed Mothers Families Association.
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