Missed Connections: An Exploration into the Online Postings of Desperate Romantics
| Formation | April 29, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Type | Theatre group |
| Purpose | Comedy |
Artistic director(s) | Ricky Dunlop |
Notable members | Jennifer Anderson, Ricky Dunlop, Michael Lorz & Jake McKenna |
| Website |
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Missed Connections: An Exploration into the Online Postings of Desperate Romantics is a live comedy show conceived by Ricky Dunlop, who co-created and first performed the show with Jennifer Anderson, Jake McKenna and Lauren Roth in 2011. On stage, a cast of colorful comedians take on the sometimes touching, sometimes torrid, and almost always grammatically incorrect postings on Craigslist’s most notorious section (Missed Connections). The show, being equal parts stand-up and improv, comes to life through dozens of unique characters.
Production
It was first staged at the Producers' Club in NYC on April 29 and 30, 2011.[1] In the audience for one of the performances was Dean Roth of Royanth Productions. Between 2011 and 2013, Roth would go on to produce the show at UglyRhino, the Magnet Theater,[2] FRIGID New York[3] and the Laurie Beechman Theatre.[4] In 2013 and 2014, Dunlop would produce and continue to curate the show at Vlada Lounge (a.k.a. InFuse51) until the closing of the venue. The show will be returning September 6, 2016 at the Kraine Theater in downtown NYC.[5]
Notable collaborators
The original core cast included Jennifer Anderson, Ricky Dunlop, Jake McKenna and Lauren Roth. In 2012, Dunlop would become the show's announcer and Tom Lapke would briefly join the team as Creative Director. In late 2013, Lauren Roth would depart and a guest performance by Michael Lorz would eventually lead to him becoming a core cast member. Other notable guest stars include George Salazar, Julia Mattison, Juson Williams, Jen Ponton and Jared Zirilli.