Time Out New York included us in their “Essential” issue this week where they featured top secret information about essential New York things.
Improv Everywhere
WHY ESSENTIAL:
Although Improv Everywhere creates some of the flat-out funniest scenes in New York, you won’t see them in any theater. And unless you join the group’s e-mail list, you won’t know when the performances happen, either. Founder Charlie Todd eschews mean-spirited pranks and says his goal—and that of his cadre of agents—is simply “to make scenes happen.†This could involve putting a bathroom attendant in a McDonald’s or staging an Olympic-trial synchronized-swimming practice in Washington Square Park fountain. Watch footage of past stunts on its website, and then join in the next one.THE SECRET:
“Two U.S. senators—who requested anonymity—have participated in Improv Everywhere missions,†claims Todd. “Improv Everywhere missions never take place on odd-numbered streets, and if you plot all of the Improv Everywhere missions on a map of Manhattan, it creates a giant smiley face.â€
Is the smiley face thing a joke? Because if not, that would be awesome.
((2)) senators?? and does it really make a smiley face??
that would be simply amazing.
I am glad you guys are finally getting the recognition you deserve. Improv Everywhere missions have been one of my favorite things to do as a New Yorker. Keep us smiling…. even if it requires no pants!