Comedian Profile: Kristen Schier

Editors Note: In this segment, we step away from the stage and take a look at comedians in the Philadelphia area… Learn a little more about where they come from, what they do while not performing and of course the question we all ask ourselves… Why do we do it?

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KRISTEN SCHIER

Might have seen her in: the N Crowd, Fletcher, Real Housewives of Philadelphia, Ladies & Gentlemen or the Amie and Kristen Show

Hangs her hat in: West Philly

Stomping Grounds: Lived in Chardon, OH up to 4th grade (about 9 years or so). I went to Unionville High School, however, I have lived in Philly longer that I have lived anywhere else in my life

Pays the Bills as: Teacher/Actor – Yea that’s right, I am trying to make a living at this stuff

Other Hobbies: I love to play the ukelele (though I am not very good at it yet), karaoke (which you don’t have to be good at), dancing (I am VERY good at) and clowning (weeeee). I also love to go out to eat and I love to go shopping even though I don’t have any money. I like when there are a lot of people around. I am a social creature.

Why Improv?

Oohh geez, you had to ask that, didn’t you. I love to do improv because it is a big beautiful empty space to create theater and play with people. It is a place where I can take huge risks that have no real life consequences. I love improv because in ways to complicated to talk about now, I believe it makes you a better person. I love performing for people and making people laugh. I love collaborating with other people. It is probably the closest I will ever get to being a rockstar – unless I get a lot better at the uke.

See Kristen in these upcoming Fringe Festival shows

Fletcher
9/3, 9/7 & 9/15 @ 8:30PM | 9/10 @ 11:30PM | 9/12 @ 5PM

Punchline!
9/2 & 9/11 @ 8:30PM | 9/5 @ 5PM | 9/7 @ 7PM | 9/10 @ 10PM

Real Housewives of Philadelphia
9/3 & 9/16 @ 10PM | 9/6 @ 8PM

N Crowd
9/10 @ 8PM | 9/17 @ 8 & 10PM

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Comedy for the Weekend Warrior: Early Edition

Thursday

7:00pm – CSz World Championship: UK vs Philly & Milwaukee vs Portland | World Cafe Live

8:30pm – Laff Away Thursdays | Laff House

9:30pm – CSz World Championship: Indianapolis vs Austin & New York vs LA | World Cafe Live

10:00pm – King Friday + Boys Don’t Cry | Studio 34

Friday

7:00pm – CSz World Championship: Chicago vs Philly & Houston vs New York | World Cafe Live

7:00pm – Accidental Circus w/ Whipsuit | O’Neals Irish Pub

8:00pm – Sebastian Maniscalco | Helium

8:00pm – N Crowd | The Actor’s Center

8:30pm – Hamburger | Laff House

9:00pm – Accidental Circus w/ Whipsuit | O’Neals Irish Pub

9:30pm – CSz World Championship: Provo vs San Antonio & All Star East vs West | World Cafe Live

10:00pm – Sebastian Maniscalco | Helium

10:45pm – Hamburger | Laff House

Saturday

7:00pm – CSz World Championship: Buffalo vs Minneapolis & DC vs San Jose | World Cafe Live

8:00pm – Sebastian Maniscalco | Helium

8:00pm – Hamburger | Laff House

9:30pm – CSz World Championship: Championship Match – World Cafe Live

10:00pm – Sebastian Maniscalco | Helium

10:00pm – Hamburger | Laff House

11:55pm – Hamburger | Laff House

Sunday

7:00pm – Philly’s Phunniest | Helium

7:00pm – Improv Incubator | Community Education Center

Premiere of Boys Don’t Cry at Studio 34

It’s the third Thursday of the month, and KING FRIDAY will be putting on their monthly show at Studio 34. Tonight their guest is the premiere of the new duo, BOYS DON’T CRY, featuring ANDY MOSKOWITZ and TODD SHAEFFER, directed by MATT HOLMES. We took a moment to chat with the boys and their director about this new partnership and what we can expect.

How did this come about?

We were waiting in line to see Where the Wild Things Are and sparked up a conversation about (our) mutual love of improvisation.

And this is the first time you’ve worked together?

Yep, n00bz!

So what are your thoughts on joining forces?

Should be interesting. We have grown a lot as actors and performers working together. Slowly getting our groove and creating some magical stuff.

magic in a bottle

What’s the premise?

Two dudes, doing the ‘prov. (The show is) still searching for its niche.

What can we expect tonight?

We are still in our incubator… not trying to do anything crazy. But you can expect some pure emotion and a lot of fun discovery.

Any thoughts on the future of the show?

Future hasn’t been written yet. No ones has. Your future is whatever you make it, so make it a good one. We’re giving it a shot… getting the show on the road… and we’ll see where it goes.

KING FRIDAY W/ BOYS DON’T CRY
THURSDAY, JULY 15TH @ 10PM
STUDIO 34 | 4522 BALTIMORE AVE
PAY WHAT YOU CAN

King Friday and WALT tonight at Studio 34

PHIT house team KING FRIDAY performs their monthly show tonight at Studio 34 in West Philly with special guest WALT.

WALT is a recent addition to the improv scene, whose performers include Danny Score, Claire Halberstadt, Ralph Andracchio, Jeff Snyder, Ashley Villanueva, Patricia Powell, Alan Kaufman and Adam Hofe. There’s some great up-and-coming talent in that roster!

Bring some drinks and a little cash and get over to West Philly for all your late night longform needs.

KING FRIDAY w/ WALT
THURSDAY, MAY 20TH @ 1oPM
STUDIO 34 | 4522 BALTIMORE AVE
BYOB | PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN

Third Thursday can only mean one thing…

It’s time for KING FRIDAY!

no, not that one

The PHIT house team resumes their reign over Studio 34 tonight. The monthly BYOB, pay-what-you-can show features the same fun and energetic cast, but in a whole other neighborhood.

KING FRIDAY @ STUDIO 34
THURSDAY, APRIL 15TH – 10PM
4522 BALTIMORE AVENUE

Tonight: Illegal Refill with the Moops

ILLEGAL REFILL tops off your comedy thirst tonight at Studio 34, with special guest THE MOOPS. The action starts at 10PM.

ILLEGAL REFILL w/ THE MOOPS
THURSDAY, JULY 23RD @ 10PM
STUDIO 34 | 4522 BALTIMORE AVE
BYO, PAY WHAT YOU CAN

A must-see night of improv in West Philly

Thursday night ILLEGAL REFILL descends upon West Philly for their monthly show at Studio 34. This month their special guest will be Philly’s darlings, RARE BIRD SHOW. With these two groups, I don’t really need to say much more, do I?

ILLEGAL REFILL w/ RARE BIRD SHOW
THURSDAY, MAY 14TH @ 10PM
STUDIO 34, 4522 BALTIMORE AVE
PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN / BYO

Tonight: Illegal Refill at Studio 34

It’s the third Thursday of the month, and that means PHIT affiliate ILLEGAL REFILL will be performing at Studio 34 in West Philly. Tonight they welcome UPenn student group WITHOUT A NET.

Studio 34 is a lovely yoga studio, and the perfect place to refresh your comedy spirit. My head is also trying to form some horrible joke about how missing this show makes you a downward facing dog, but you should disregard my bad one liners and go see awesome improv instead!

ILLEGAL REFILL IMPROV COMEDY

W/ UPENN’S WITHOUT A NET

THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH @ 10PM
STUDIO 34 | 4522 BALTIMORE AVE
PAY WHAT YOU CAN | BYO

Improv Incubator turns 3

Improv Incubator, West Philly’s weekly improv jam session/get-together, will be turning 3 tomorrow. To celebrate, they’re setting the table for a come-one come-all potluck, to be followed by some improv fun. If you haven’t made it out yet, this is definitely the week to come.

IMPROV INCUBATOR 3RD ANNIVERSARY POTLUCK
SUNDAY, MARCH 22ND @ 7PM
COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER | 3500 LANCASTER AVE

Tonight: Illegal Refill with Fletcher at Studio 34

Tonight (3/19) Illegal Refill will host a late evening of improv at Studio 34 in West Philly. Their special guest for the night will be Fletcher. The venue is pay what you can, and be sure to bring your own refreshments.

ILLEGAL REFILL w/ FLETCHER
THURS, 3/19 @ 10PM
STUDIO 34 | 4522 BALTIMORE AVE
PAY WHAT YOU CAN, BYO