February 2012
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Congrats to P.i.G! Three time Champions!
Well guys, P.i.G really brought home the bacon on Sunday. Swoon and Sheldrake both had great shows too! Congrats P.i.G, and good luck in Cage Match at UCB Chelsea! Come back next week to see Krull, The Heathers, and Warren battle for improv comedy glory.
Indie Cage Match round 14: 7:30 PM, Sunday,...
Get ready folks! TODAY in UCB East Indie Cage Match’s mind-bending fourteenth show, two all star teams and our returning champion face off in an awesome comedy death-match. Three will enter, one will leave victorious - Sunday, February 19th, 7:30 PM at UCB East, the Beast.
Our Distinguished Weekly Panel (and some fun facts about them)
This week our distinguished comedy vet is Brandon Scott...
Congrats to P.i.G!
Congrats to P.i.G, who took home the bacon once again this past week! That’s two wins, guys. Next Sunday is going to be a knock-down drag-out brawl between P.i.G, Swoon, and Sheldrake Boothroy. Come watch the brawl!
Indie Cage Match round 13: 7:30 PM, Sunday,...
Get ready folks! TODAY in UCB East Indie Cage Match’s mind-bending thirteenth show, TWO all girl teams, and one dead beat dad, face off in an awesome comedy death-match. Three will enter, one will leave victorious - Sunday, February 13th, 7:30 PM at UCB East, the Beast.
Our Distinguished Weekly Panel (and some fun facts about them)
This week our distinguished comedy vet is Matt Fisher
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Congrats to P.i.G!
Congrats to P.i.G who killed it at Indie Cage Match yesterday! In case you were wondering, it was like our own little Super Bowl. Only of comedy, instead of footba – ah, you get it. Anyway, come out next Sunday to see P.i.G defend their title against Lady Who Lunch, and Weekend Dad!
Indie Cage Match round 12: 7:30 PM, Sunday,...
Get ready folks! Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, in UCB East Indie Cage Match’s mind-bending twelfth show, some weird people return to face off against a team named after a woman, and a team of all women. Three will enter, one will leave victorious - Sunday, February 5th, 7:30 PM at UCB East, the Beast.
Our Distinguished Weekly Panel (and some fun facts about them)
This week our distinguished...
Congrats to the Weird Ones!
Congrats to the The Weird Ones who rocked it last week against their opponents (Secret Man Group) and Tom, Dick, and Harry. It was another hilarious and awesome show. Come out next Sunday for the next exciting edition of ICM to see The Weird Ones take on new challengers Brenda and P.I.G.!
January 2012
7 posts
Indie Cage Match round 11: 7:30 PM, Sunday,...
It’s a fresh slate this weekend guys! Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, in UCB East Indie Cage Match’s spine-tingling eleventh show, a brand new crop of teams comes out to compete for Indie Cage Match glory. Three will enter, one will leave victorious - Sunday, January 29th, 7:30 PM at UCB East, the Beast.
Our Distinguished Weekly Panel (and some fun facts about them)
This week...
Congrats to U.S. National Improv Team! Three time...
Well, they did it folks! U.S. National proved they had what it takes to move on to the big leagues, and killed it for a third Sunday in a row. Congrats, champs! Join us next week to see who will take home the crown in the battle between the Weird Ones, (Secret Man Group), and Tom, Dick, and Harry!
Indie Cage Match round 10: 7:30 PM, Sunday,...
I think I hear the national anthem, guys. Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, in UCB East Indie Cage Match’s death-defying tenth show, two time winners U.S. National Improv team come out to defend their title, and shoot for Indie Cage Match gold. Come - Sunday, January 22nd, 7:30 PM at UCB East, the Beast.
Our Distinguished Weekly Panel (and some fun facts about them)
This week our distinguished...
Congrats to U.S. National Improv Team! (again)
Congrats to U.S. National Improv Team, who, once again, bested their competition, and took down musical indie team Veal and monoscene indie team Xan Spencer, in one of our most improv-eclectic shows yet. Next week U.S. National come back to compete against Honey and Business Cat to see if they can be the second team to make it to an improv hat-trick, so come out for the crazy Indie Cage Match...
Indie Cage Match round 9: 7:30 PM, Sunday, January...
Ready to get your funny on guys? This Sunday, it’s time for Indie Cage Match UCB East’s second fantastic improv comedy competition this year. In UCB East Indie Cage Match’s extraordinary ninth show, U.S. National Improv team faces off against Veal, and Xan Spencer. So come on out! Sunday, January 15th, 7:30 PM at UCB East, the Beast.
Our Distinguished Weekly Panel (and some fun...
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Congrats to U.S. National Improv Team!
#Klepper and Johnny Cash Money put up a great fight, but in the end it was The U.S. National Improv Team that took home the cake! Come back next week to check out their defense of their title against musical octet Veal and the non-musical quartet Xan Spencer!
Melissa Gomez, This Week's Hilarious Indie Darling
Long time improvisor Melissa Gomez is taking over as indie darling this week, JZT is out of town.
In addition to being a very recognizable face around the theater, and a member of a billion and a half improv teams, including the delightful TONKA who competed at ICM in 2011, Melissa is a photographer, comedian, and traveling enthusiast. Come on down to ICM this Sunday to see her being an...
December 2011
14 posts
Indie Cage Match round 8: 7:30 PM, Sunday, January...
Can you hear the drum beat, loyal ICM goers? A week from tomorrow, it’s time for Indie Cage Match UCB East to kick off the new year, indie cage match comedy style. In UCB East Indie Cage Match’s extraordinary eighth show, two all-guy teams face off against returning funny-people #Klepper. So come on out for our first show of 2012! Sunday, January 8th, 7:30 PM at UCB East, the...
Indie Cage Match round 7: 7:30 PM, Sunday,...
This Sunday, folks, it’s time for Indie Cage Match UCB East to destroy your brains with comedy. Lots of comedy. In UCB East Indie Cage Match’s exhilarating seventh show, North Coast is back for their third round against two big, funny teams. This is our last show of 2011, and let me tell you, this is a show to watch (I mean, they all are, but this one will be really good). This...
WatchThe Mannequin Room’s Hype Video for ICM 6, 12/11/2011
Congrats to North Coast!
For the second week in a row North Coast KILLED it on Sunday. They also won the third hype video contest. So, awesome, right? Come on back on the 18th to see if they can pull off the first hat trick at Indie Cage Match!
Indie Cage Match round 6: 7:30 PM, Sunday,...
Hey, have you ever been to that Mannequin Room, on the North Coast, when you’re eating an Egg MacGuffin? Yeah, me neither, but this Sunday seems like a good time. Guys, Indie Cage Match UCB East is back, again, to explode your minds with comedy. In UCB East Indie Cage Match’s exciting sixth show, three stupefyingly funny indie improv teams are going to battle for domination of the UCB...
WatchNew England, Hyping it up.
Indie Cage Match round 5: 7:30 PM, Sunday,...
Is it December already? I really need to do my Christmas shopping. Sunday, folks, Indie Cage Match UCB East returns to destroy the universe, with funniness. In UCB East Indie Cage Match’s exciting fifth show, three earth-shatteringly funny indie improv teams battle for domination of the UCB East Stage. This Sunday, December 4th, 7:30 PM at UCB East, the Beast.
The delicious STEAK is...
November 2011
8 posts
Congrats to STEAK!
Congrats to STEAK! Winners of the 4th Indie Cage Match! They pulled off a heroic win against two titans: TONKA, and Book. Well played, sirs and madam. Well played.
Indie Cage Match round 4: 7:30 PM, Sunday,...
Whoa folks! Are you over your turkey hangovers? You better hope so, because tomorrow, Indie Cage Match UCB East goes Postal in a Post Thanksgiving battle to hilarious. In UCB East Indie Cage Match’s exciting fourth show, featuring three super hilarious indie improv teams in a battle to the funniest, is happening tomorrow, Sunday, November 27th, 7:30 PM at UCB East, the Beast.
The heroic...
December's Line Up
It’s a short month, but a good month. Check out the awesome group we have attacking the stage in December!
Dec. 4th INDIE DARLING Dom Manzolillo COMEDY VET John Murray
TEAMS
New England
Ken Beck, Andrew Law, Patrick Long, Molly Gaebe, Henry Kaiser, Amos Vernon
North Coast
Oscar Montoya, Julia Morales, Doug Widick, Rachel Rosenthal, Shaun Fisher, Boris Khaykin, James Robilotta, Jonathan...
Congrats to Book!
Did you hear? The fantastically hilarious improv trio Book kicked some ass and took home the title last night. Not that the competition wasn’t stiff, Fancyboy had a shining performance, and Curtains really brought their A game for their last show. Come on back next week and watch Book defend their new title against the delightful Steak, and Tonka!
Indie Cage Match round 3: 7:30 PM, Sunday,...
Extra, extra! UCB East Indie Cage Match’s exciting third show, featuring three super hilarious indie improv teams in a battle to the funniest, is happening Sunday, November 20th, 7:30 PM at UCB East, the Beast.
This one is gonna be big folks! Not only are there exciting changes coming to the UCB East Indie Cage Match formula, but there are two great fresh teams, and one team returning for...
Congrats to Curtains! Part 2
Congrats AGAIN to Curtains, winners of the second Indie Cage Match at UCB East! Next week’s line up will be up shortly! Thanks to Thank You, Robot and Daring Nerd for their stellar performances, and the once again awesome crowd! Don’t forget to check out our Facebook Page for photos of the shows, and all the latest!
Indie Cage Match round 2: 7:30 PM, Sunday,...
Extra, extra! UCB East Indie Cage Match’s exciting second show, featuring three super hilarious indie improv teams in a battle to the funniest, is happening Sunday, November 13th, 7:30 PM at UCB East, the Beast.
Our Distinguished Weekly Panel (and some fun facts about them)
This week our distinguished comedy vet is the hilarious Betsy Stover
Betsy has been on numerous UCBT Harold teams...
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Congrats to Curtains!
Congrats to Curtains, winners of the first Indie Cage Match at UCB East! Highlights from the show and next week’s line up will be up shortly! Thanks to CSO and Beatloaf for their awesome performances, and the super huge enthusiastic crowd!
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Indie Cage Match: Booked, Booked, Booked!
Extra, extra, read all about it. UCB Indie Cage Match is already booked until July 2012! Teams booked for April, May, and June are officially part of the Indie Cage Match Bench. Meaning: if an indie team wins three in a row and is retired for the season, a team booked later in the schedule will be randomly selected (from a hat) to replace the retired team the next week. This ensures there will...
October 2011
2 posts
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Inaugural Indie Cage Match: 7:30 PM, Sunday,...
Come one, come all to our exciting inaugural show where three super hilarious indie improv teams face off against one another in a battle to the funniest. It’s all happening Sunday, November 6th, 7:30 PM at UCB East, the Beast.
But wait, there’s more. For the first time ever in an NYC Cage Match, the Really Cool Co-hosts (almost always Ryan and Amey), and the exciting and always...