Monkey Rampant, LLC

 

 Comedy,

Monkey Style.

 

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!

 

 

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