Musical Comedy Improv;
Meet the Artist Library Program

September 26, 2009, 1:00 pm

Brooklyn Public Library
Central Library, Dweck Center
Grand Army Plaza

New York has always been one of the capitals for ambitious improvisational comedians, with their hilarious brand of fast paced, unscripted comedy. Witness the lighting-quick, spontaneous actions it takes to create improvised comedy from Meet the Artist's hilarious ensemble, Horseplay. Spearheaded by Frank Spitznagel, former musical director of New York's longest-running comedy revue Chicago City Limits, and supported by his conglomerate of comedy all-stars, the actors and slapstick comedians of Horseplay will invent plots, dialogues, characters, and songs right on cue. Audience suggestions and participation are essential to create a laugh-filled display of quick wit that promises to leave everyone holding there sides!

Horseplay: Frank Spitznagel founded Horseplay, a comedy troupe which brings its unique brand of fast-paced, from-the-hip humor to audiences all over New York. Mr. Spitznagel has contributed to the improv scene ion New York City for many years as a pianist, comedy coach and musical director.

Free and open to the public

Meet the Artist Library Series, part of Lincoln Center's 50th Anniversary
We are pleased to bring world-class performing artists to your local library as part of Lincoln Center's 50th Anniversary celebrations. Special thanks to Brooklyn Public Library; The New York Public Library, Bronx and Staten Island Divisions; and Queens Library.

Meet the Artist Series
Lincoln Center's Meet the Artist programs, including both the School Series and specially tailored custom programs, take place at Lincoln Center or at host site locations and introduce students and audiences of all ages to the arts through intimate, live performances paired with a unique opportunity to interact with performers.

Major support for Meet the Artist is provided by Betsy and John Levin and International Flavors & Fragrances. Endowment support is provided by Disney.

Special support for the Meet the Arts Library Series, part of Lincoln Center's 50th Anniversary, is provided by internationals Flavors & Fragrances, the Charles H, Revson Foundation, and Carnegie Corporation of New York.