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The Portable Reality Show’s Second Act

June 28 Regular show at the Jewel Box Theatre.

The Jewel Box Theatre’s revamped improvisational comedy troupe had a terrific inaugural 2006/2007 season. This next go-round promises even more laughter and surprises. And good works, too, as the group teams up with local charities for a different theme each show.

Here’s the 2007/2008 schedule. The troupe continues with a show on June 28.

Improv theater is storytelling, or better said, playwriting on the spot. It has been said that acting in improv is like being an acrobat balancing on a high wire. Improvisers take suggestions for characters and situations from the audience and launch themselves into a story without the benefit of a safety net in the form of a script. Sometimes they succeed gloriously, often they fail ignominiously — but the results are always hilarious.

Whether you are a fan of improv comedy or haven’t yet sampled the fun, come watch these undaunted aerialists of “The Portable Reality Show” try their wings. The troupe recently added four new members who will make their stage debut during the upcoming season.

All shows are at 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays (except the Valentine’s Day show) at the Jewel Box Theatre, 225 Iverson St. in Poulsbo. Tickets available at the door cost $10. The cost is $8 for seniors, students and active duty military personnel and their dependents. To sign up for e-mail notification or for more information, go to theshow@portablereality.com.

To contact The Portable Reality Show for any reason: Todd Erler, artistic director can be reached at terrapinex@hotmail.com or 206-595-7093

Or email the troupe at: portablerealityshow@gmail.com

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Todd Erler:
By day Todd teaches, by night Todd preaches... the gospel of improv that is. He is nationally rated one of the top 13 funkiest people in Kitsap County. Todd has never juggled breakfast cereal.



Crystal Gurney:
Humble purveyor of Western rodeo relics, Crystal joined The Portable Reality Show simply for the pure joy of mocking others. She loves lemon heads & the French national anthem. She was once a member of the Swedish bikini team but was kicked out for improper use of duct tape. Her life motto: "you cannot make someone love you, all you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in."



Nancy Lewars:
Eagerly learning to keep the beat, carry the tune, dance
the dance and play along. Makes awesome drip sand castles.



Alice Ostdiek:
Alice improvises all day, every day. She began performing improv on small stages in small places in front of small audiences in 1991. (Is that really fifteen years ago?) Who'd have thought a bond lawyer could be so funny?




Ken Jones:
A perennial hunchback and noted late night snacker, Mr. Jones is a charter member of WHN. He is perhaps best remembered for his kinky portrayal of Hedda Gabler in Sveltmar Spielberg's 2003 remake of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.



Tom Springer:
Most memorable on-stage moment....
"Huh???
What?
I'm in an Improv Troupe?!!?!!?
How did that happen?"



Bryan Stansbury:
Bryan was once proclaimed "The Best Thing Ever", but has since tumbled into a dire existence of foreign tractor destruction; offensive, badly performed, made-up campfire songs; and 3 course meals consisting of top ramen, cheesy tortillas, and a bowl of ice cream. He doesn't want your pity- he only has this to say: "Please tell me I'm good. And give me your pity...lots and lots of pity."



Mandy Harter:
Mandy Harter is the youngest and most attractive (self-proclaimed) member of the group. She is a recent graduate of Central Washington University, and a native Poulsbohemian. Mandy loves collecting Hummel figurines, eating snap peas, and listening to the sound of car crashes. She is deathly allergic to showering for longer than 20 minutes, and detests the smell of potholders. Give Mandy two pieces of gum and she'll be your best friend -- and entertain you for hours!



Sandi Spellman:
Family gal. Budding improviser. Likes dogs and chocolate. Plays well with others.



Jonathon Hibbs:
Long remembered for his stunning portrayal of "Biff" is his fourth grade production of "Death of a Salesman", Jonathan has parlayed that pants-wetting performance into a rather lack-luster career of parenting, school volunteer, soccer coach, improvisor, and barista. If you think he looks familiar just picture him pushing a grocery cart around Central Market or dressed all in black with a green apron.