They Like Us!

Two shows down, two great reviews!

THANK YOU 5678 fan Marlene Hall for bringing us to the attention of Pamela's Punch which had great things to say about us and our show. Pamela's article appears on her website here.

Clever girl that she is, Pamela noticed that Washington City Paper's Marianka Ross had good things to say, too! Read Marianka's review of InstaPlay here.

Tickets are still available for Wednesday at 7PM and Friday at 10PM. buy tickets here.

ps. 5678 director Pam Nash says please check out Pamela's Punch if only to prove to yourself that it's written by a different Pamela!

Standing Room Only!

On May 31st, and June 7th, 5-6-7-8 brought their high-energy improv style to Artomatic, a month-long multimedia arts event that draws together visual artists, musicians and performers and brings their work to the community without charge. Both nights, the 35 seats at the dance/theater stage were full, and the spill-over crowd took seats on the floor and stood in the back!

The show "Game Day Decision" featured short-form performance games and longform scenework based on audience suggestions, and wrapped up both nights with a preview of their next show InstaPlay, which will premiere at Capital Fringe Fest this July.

Local photographer Nikolas Coukouma was in the audience on June 7, and graciously shared his photos of our set. THANKS, Nikolas!

NEXT UP FOR 5678: InstaPlay @ Fringe Fest. Tickets on sale June 23rd.

Good Cause!

5678 is gearing up for a large-scale fundraiser/comedy show/art auction to benefit Luke's Wings.

Luke's Wings is an organization dedicated to the support of veterans who have been wounded through the War on Terror. Recognizing the immediate need for families to be with their loved ones at such a difficult time, Luke’s Wings provides families with the means to visit the veterans during their hospitalization and rehabilitation. By purchasing travel agency services and travel tickets for veterans’ loved ones, Luke’s Wings provides an immediate and invaluable service to the families of our men and women at arms.

We'll keep you posted on the details as they come out, for now, check out the Luke's Wings cause on Facebook and find out what you can do to help.

David on stage at the Lincoln Theater

See David at the Lincoln Theater on June 13 & 14 In Soaring High Productions' "A Change Is Gonna Come"

"A Change Is Gonna" Come uncovers the “secret” of domestic and mental abuse in the least likely place…the pulpit of a church. Pastor Sills is a well-educated, well-liked preacher who has it all…a thriving congregation, a beautiful wife, and he is rich. This is an eye-opening play that will leave its viewers “painstakingly” aware of the affects of abuse in the church. You will experience a Christian woman’s struggle to display the attributes of a perfect “first lady” on the outside, while her self-worth and dignity is dying inside.

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY VICKIE L. EVANS

Pam,Tommy, Min & Lisa play at WIT

Feb 28 - April 12. Two teams from 5678 perform in the Washington Improv Theater (WIT) "Fighting Improv Smackdown Tournament" a/k/a "The Tournament of the F.I.S.T."

Min, Pam & Tommy represented DC Improv, performing as 1-2-3 TV. Lisa teamed up with improv friends Dan O'Neil and Ed Kubal to form Kibbles & Bitch. Both teams were very excited to be included in this innovative program at WIT.

This year, in addition to WIT's own player teams the tournament was opened to include WIT students, as well as improv teams from local colleges and professional improv organizations in the DC area.

The participating 3-person teams faced off in 10-15 minute sets, in a single-elimination tournament-style competition.

When asked what he enjoyed most about the tournament, F.I.S.T. Commissioner Justin Purvis stated, "the intermingling of troupes, students, and players from outside of WIT. Any time you have a bunch of people getting together to play, it is always a blast."

We agree.

Dinner:Impossible, "Operation Improv"

the Food Network's Robert Irvine filmed an episode of "Dinner: Impossible" at the DC Improv. Irvine was tasked with improvising a gourmet dinner for a large number of people in a limited amount of time with the help of several alumni from the DC Improv Comedy School. Ryan, Tommy and Bart were invited to take part in the show and help Chef Irvine with his impossible task. Catch Dinner:Impossible, Operation Improv on The Food Network AIR TIMES:

May 21, 2008 10:00 PM ET/PT
May 22, 2008 1:00 AM ET/PT
May 24, 2008 3:00 PM ET/PT
May 28, 2008 1:00 PM ET/PT
June 18, 2008 10:30 PM ET/PT
June 19, 2008 1:30 AM ET/PT
June 25, 2008 1:30 PM ET/PT