|
What's New?
Monkey Rampant will be performing live at
Ypsilanti's Heritage Festival on the Crossroads
outdoor stage on August 21 in the afternoon. The
time has not yet been locked down, but we'll let you
know as soon as it is and hope to see you there!
Monkey Rampant has finished shooting our first three short movies,
which are now in post-production. Soon they will be
available online and hopefully shortly after that in
DVD format as well. We are also beginning
pre-production of our next collaboration with Lion
Belly Media, an original screenplay called "The
Quirk and the Dead". It is a comedy/horror zombie
movie written by Ken MacGregor. Keep an
eye on our website for more details as things
progress.
In the meantime, please enjoy these photos from our show at ConClave
(our first Science Fiction convention):
http://flickr.com/photos/98132121@N00/sets/72157607814208891/
What is sketch comedy?
Unlike improv
(improvisational) comedy, sketch comedy consists of
short, scripted and rehearsed material.
So, when we screw up, it's not
because we can't figure out what to next...it's
because we forgot! The
Monkey Rampant show, "Comedy,
Monkey Style" is
(usually)comprised of
between 20 and 30 original sketches performed at a somewhat frantic pace, in a random order, determined by the audience. Keep an open mind, be ready to laugh and maybe be a little shocked, and have fun.
What’s a Monkey Rampant?
The name Monkey Rampant is derived from a combination of things.
It’s the company’s flag. Like the Scottish Lion Rampant. Only with a monkey. Because monkeys are funny.
In heraldry, the Rampant symbol was displayed in
times of battle. We do battle with the
boring. We put humor...in your
face. Several times now (by some
of the same people) we've been told that our
symbol is actually a monkey sinister, but we
aren't changing the name, so deal with it.
What is
Monkey Rampant's Mission Statement?
Monkey Rampant Sketch
Company is an ensemble theater troupe dedicated to
providing unique, original and affordable
entertainment to the people of Ypsilanti and
surrounding areas.
How much will it cost me?
The admission
price varies by venue, but averages between $5 and
$10. Feel free to give as much as
you want (as long as it's at least the admission
price) at the door, though. No one will stop you.
What kind of cool stuff do you sell?
Monkey Rampant is selling T-Shirts and Hoodies with our
logo on the front, and either "Sketch Comedy Comes to
Ypsilanti" or "Comedy, Monkey Style" on the back. They are 100% cotton; very
stylish. T-Shirts only cost $12 (except 2XL which are $15). Hoodies are $20 (2XL
available on request for $25.)
We are also now selling bumper stickers with our
logo and the phrase "Comedy, Monkey Style."
for only $1 each or two for $2.50!
Or, you can come to the show, and get one free!
|
