We run an improv comedy group called the Pirates of Tokyo Bay. We've been performing monthly at What the Dickens! in Ebisu for over 15 years. The shows are in English and Japanese. We're holding open auditions on July 5th and the mods said we could post about it here.
We do short-form improv. Scenes, games, and songs made up on the spot based on audience suggestions. Half the show is in English, half in Japanese. You only need one language.
The audition is essentially a free improv workshop. We go over the basics, you play games for a couple of hours, and even if it's not for you, you leave with something. Most of our current cast had no stage experience when they joined. We've got engineers, teachers, researchers, consultants. What actually matters is whether you can listen, commit to Sunday practices, and don't mind looking slightly ridiculous in front of strangers.
Due to high demand we're running two groups on the day. You'll pick your preferred time when you register:
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Sunday, July 5th
â° Group 1: 12:00 â 2:00 PM / Group 2: 2:15 â 4:15 PM
đ Tokyo Comedy Bar, Shibuya (Map)
đ° Free
đ Apply here
âšī¸ Full details on the audition page
Both groups are identical. Same games, same evaluation. Your choice of group doesn't affect anything.
We hold auditions once a year. If you want to see a show before deciding, our last show before auditions is June 28th at What the Dickens! in Ebisu, doesn't affect your audition either way. More info about shows and dates here: www.piratesoftokyobay.com/shows
Happy to answer questions in the comments.
(and yes, we recently became aware the auditions are the same day as the JLPT test but unfortunately we are unable to move the date and this is the only date we plan to have auditions).
Teaser video from a recent show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYl3xvcBtt4
by tokyoimprov