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Arts and Entertainment

Comedy: Chris Wood Makes Fun of Life

April 24, 2018 Linvill Christopher 0

Chris Wood is a 31-year-old stand-up comedian that grew up in West Deptford, New Jersey and has been making a name for himself in the Philadelphia comedy scene. While working in an auto body repair [continue reading…]

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Comedy: Using Improv To Improve Your Mental State

April 23, 2018 Means George 0

Improv comedy is a relatively new art form in which many of its performers advocate the benefits which extend far beyond the stage. The National Alliance on Mental Illness indicates that one in five American [continue reading…]

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Comedy: Good Good Comedy Theatre’s Kate Banford Making Philly Fun

February 14, 2018 Linvill Christopher 0

Kate Banford is the co-founder of Good Good Comedy Theatre, located near 11th and Race streets in Chinatown. Constantly trying out new shows with the reoccurring “Five Dollar Comedy Week,” Good Good Comedy strives to [continue reading…]

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Rittenhouse Square: Five Things You Should Know About The Philly Improv Theater

September 29, 2015 pnadmin 1

Philadelphia is an undisputed creative hub and the city’s arts and entertainment scene is often synonymous with music, art and film. But tucked away in the Adrienne Theater on Sansom Street, players in the Philly [continue reading…]

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