FrISC Tickets On Sale Now!

The Upright Citizen Brigade Theatre is now selling tickets to FrISC! Tickets will be sold separately for each night of the competition. For just $12 each night, you'll get to see five of the best and funniest improv and sketch acts from around the globe! Don't miss your chance to be a part of comedy history at the first ever FrISC - Reserve your tickets now!


FrISC - Improv Friday, June 25 at 7:30pm

FrISC - Sketch Saturday, June 26 at 7:30pm

FrISC Finalists Announced!

Thank you to all the amazing, hilarious teams that submitted to the first-ever Friars Club Improv + Sketch Competition! Competition for the five slots in each category was very strong and our decision was a difficult one. After many hours watching submissions, we've narrowed down the top teams and can't wait to see their live performances at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre on June 25th and 26th.

And now, without further delay, here are the FrISC 2010 finalists!

Improv

• Badman (NYC)
• Code Duello (Boston)
• Cook County Social Club (Chicago)
• The Jon & Eddie Show (LA)
• The Stepfathers (NYC)

Sketch

• Elephant Larry (NYC)
• Free Love Forum (NYC)
• Harvard Sailing Team (NYC)
• Midnight Show (LA)
• Somebody's in the Doghouse (Boston)

We have also selected two alternate groups in each category. In the event that one of the teams is unable to participate in the live competition, these teams will perform in their place. The alternates are:

Improv

• Vanity Project (Boston)
• Big Black Car (NYC)

Sketch

• Sidecar (NYC)
• Last Call Cleveland (Cleveland)

Congratulations to all of our finalists! We are eager to watch you lay it down live in June! FrISC fans, stay tuned...ticket information is coming soon!

FrISCy Business!

We've received more than 100 submissions to this year's contest and have had a blast watching them. The announcement of this year's FrISC competitors is coming soon, but before we reveal the 10 lucky teams who will compete live in New York City next month, check out this video montage of submissions for a glimpse at some of the fun. Plus, take a peek at the new YouTube channel of the Friars Club Comedy Film Festival.

FrISCy Business Submission Montage

FrISC Loves Brooklyn Brewery!

We're excited to announce Brooklyn Brewery as the official beer supplier of FrISC! Thanks Brooklyn Brewery!

More FCCFF 2009 Highlights!

Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant led a discussion on comedy screenwriting during the 2009 Friars Club Comedy Film Festival. Check out this video for highlights and keep your eyes peeled for exciting news and announcements coming soon to our blog and FrISC on Facebook.

FCCFF Comedy Screenwriting Panel