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Geisha House to reopen as Relapse Comedy Feb. 17

By + on February 16, 2012

Improv and stand-up comedy club to debut new Midtown space Friday.

The streets of Midtown are going to be filled with uncontrollable laughter starting this Friday, Feb. 17.

That’s because Relapse Comedy Theatre, an improv and stand-up comedy club headquartered on 14th Street,  is opening its newest location at Midtown’s Atlantic Station. The theatre will open in space previously occupied by Geisha House.

AS Blogspot spoke to Bob Wood Thursday, the Artistic Director and owner of Relapse, about who performs at his theatre and what audience members should expect.

“To quote Monty Python, we’re  ‘an autonomous collective,’” Wood said. “A collection of gypsy comedians.”

Wood, who got his comedy start at Whole World Improv Theatre here in Atlanta 16 years ago, founded Relapse in 2004.

“Our shows are a great place for a first date,” Wood said. “Expect icebreakers and audience participation. It’s like going to a movie, except you’re apart of the action.”

Here’s Relapse’s show line-up for this weekend:

Show information for Friday, Feb. 17:

  • Time: 8PM
  • Group: 2 Girls 3 Eyes
  • What to expect: “Whose Line is it Anyways meets Saturday Night Live,” hosted by Bob Wood, Relapse Comedy Theatre’s Artistic Director.
  • Admission: $10

Show information for Saturday, Feb. 18:

  • Time: 8PM
  • Group: Automatic Improv
  • What to expect: “Automatic Improv relies on suggestions from the audience to create hilarious, fast-paced, completely improvised comedy. No two shows are alike.”
  • Admission: $10
  • Time: 10PM
  • Group: David Webster’s “The Novel”
  • What to expect: “A ninety minute cinematic improvisational journey that was different every week.”
  • Admission: $10

For more information, visit Relapse Comedy Theatre online!

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