RHP- RUSH 2009

Fine Sketch Comedy and People Since 1855

RUSH 2010 Info

Saturday, August 28 11:00-Midnight Dport Common Room
Sketch Comedy Showcase
Sunday, August 29 12:00-3:00 PM Payne Whitney Gym
Extracurricular Bazaar
Monday, August 30 11:00-11:30 PM JE Theater
Red Hot Poker Recruitment Show
Wednesday, September 1 7:00-8:15 PM LC101
Audition Time*
Thursday, September 2 4:30-5:45 PM LC101
Audition Time*
Thursday, September 2 7:00-8:15 PM LC101
Audition Time*
Friday, September 3 1:30-2:45 PM LC101
Audition Time*
Friday, September 3 3:30-4:45 PM LC101
Audition Time*
Saturday, September 4 3:30-5:15 SY Athenaeum Room
Pizza and Callbacks**
Saturday, September 4 6:00-7:45 SY Athenaeum Room
Pizza and Callbacks**

*You only need to choose one audition time. To RSVP, email chelsea.jurman@yale.edu, or just show up. If you can't make any of the times, we're still interested in you! Email chelsea.jurman@yale.edu for another time slot.

**Keep both timeslots free in case you get a callback.

What is sketch comedy? It’s like improv, right?
Not exactly. Ever seen Saturday Night Live? It’s kinda like that. We write all of our own sketches, and then produce and direct them for our monthly performances. We also make videos.

What are auditions like?
Auditions are low-stress and lots of fun. We'll ask you to read through and act out sketches that we have written and performed. If you can read, you can audition.

Do I need any experience?
No! Red Hot Poker is a diverse group of trained actors and awesome amateurs. If you've never acted, you might be surprised how funny you really are!

What's the time commitment?
We meet twice a week to throw out sketch ideas and edit drafts. We also perform about six full-length shows a year. Although tech week (the week of a show) can get hectic, we tend to be pretty laidback.

Can upperclassmen audition?
Yes! Upperclassmen are welcome to audition. Several of our members joined during their sophomore or junior years.

Will Kristin go out to coffee with me?
Yes!

What’s the best sketch group?
Each sketch group has its own style. Ask around, or better yet come to the Sketch Comedy Showcase (Saturday, August 28 at 11 pm in Davenport Common Room) and see for yourself!