Attics are supposed to be crowded, right?

We could tell you all about our great weekend at the Comedy Spot (and we were going to) but April Black put it so well that there's no reason to do anything more than copy what she had to say on Pamela's Punch. From our end, there's nothing like the energy of a full house, and when audience is sitting on the floor, well it's very attic-y, isn't it?

Post by Guest Blogger April Black

I don’t know about you, but the events that transpired in my attic growing up were not very funny (and usually involved lots of dust and bad Halloween costumes). On the contrary, the improv comedy troupe 5678 delivered quite a hilarious performance entitled “Things That Happen in Attics” at The Comedy Spot last weekend. Based on audience suggestions and dirty little secrets, this smart and spunky group delivered one hour of completely improvised comedy.

(Pictured: The troupe post-show)

From inappropriate work conversations to ‘NSYNC’s sweet dance moves, 5678 was quick on their feet as they entertained a full house with ease. We were lucky enough to score front row seats before the theatre was overflowing with people looking for a laugh. Two goofy guys named Stewart Walsh and Chris Andersen opened for the troupe with a quirky little number called “Stewart & Chris: Fear of Love.” They even had a theme song.

While I would have been content watching 5678 for at least another hour, the show sadly ended and off we went to Chevy’s for some margaritas. Laughing burns calories, so we certainly earned them.

If your funny bone is aching, come see 5678 on Saturday, September 13th at the Bethesda Theatre (7719 Wisconsin Ave. – less than 2 blocks from the metro) for a one-night-only comedy show and art auction to benefit Luke’s Wings. Luke’s Wings is a local charity dedicated to the support of service members who have been wounded and provides families with the means to visit their loved ones at the Army Medical Center. 5-6-7-8 takes to the stage at 8pm followed by the art auction at 9:15pm. Oh, and don’t forget the open reception starting at 7pm. Purchase your tickets here now!

Blogger Love!

5678 loves our fabulous goddesses-who-blog, Pamela Sorensen & Chancy Legendre and they are loving us right back!

Anyone who knows anything about improv (which is pretty much anyone reading this) knows that we are nothing, NOTHING, without an audience. And without these amazing ladies behind us, our audience would be... Ryan's family, Tommy's fans, and everyone who went to college with David. Hmmm... now that we think about it, maybe the title of this post should've been "fan love."

So... From the top... 5678 loves our fabulous fans, and the people who help us meet more of them!

Want to know what else is happening in DC when we're not on stage? Check out Pamela's Punch & a not so Capitol Idea!

ps. yet another shout-out to uber-fan Marlene Hall, who turned our very own TMcF into an OnTap Magazine covermodel! check it out HERE

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.