Laughing Gas Helps Palm Beach 'Take Heed' of New Theater Company March 19th

Laughing Gas will be one of several top improv troupes in South Florida helping to support the growth of the arts community and help support this upcoming theater to expand their programs in a night of comedic excellence.

While already performing through subsidiaries such as Mod-27 (improvisational performances) and Storymakers (educational performances for young audiences), The Take Heed Theater Company is expanding quickly. According to its Director Dave Hyland, "The Take Heed Theatre Company is all about developing and creating more opportunities locally for both Equity and Non-Equity actors and directors and for those working on the technical end as well."

"The theater community will grow and be vibrant as long as we all work together," says Laughing Gas Director Gerald Owens. "We are happy to help any way we can while also providing a night of laughter for those who come out to see the show."

"I've had the honor of being able to perform with Mod-27," says Laughing Gas cast member Todd Rice. "The shame would be if we didn't support quality theater like they have shown me they are capable of."

Later that night, Laughing Gas will be presenting their first of four shows for "March Madness", centered around the NCAA Basketball Tournament, in their regular performance space in Miami Lakes at 11pm. "It'll be a quick transition," said Todd Rice. "But isn't that what March Madness is all about? You can't win without being quick in your transitions."

Director Gerald Owens continued, "People who have been wondering about us can find out who we are right there in Palm Beach. They'll also get the chance to see some of what other top troupes can do while supporting the arts locally."

Over the past several months, Laughing Gas has performed shows to "Improv The Vote", lampooned pop-culture with the "Academy Aweirds" and helped with their "Improv-ing The Community" campaign raising money for charities. Laughing Gas has been picked as a Social Miami "Pick of the Week" several times for their themed shows and is regularly recognized for its socially relevant material. Laughing Gas was also honored as Best Short-Form Improv Troupe at the Improv Miami Prizes 2004.

ABOUT LAUGHING GAS
Laughing Gas is South Florida's longest-running professional improv theater company and can be seen on Friday and Saturday nights at the Main Street Playhouse, located at 6766 Main Street in Miami Lakes. Curtain time is 11:00 PM, and admission is $10. There is never an age restriction or a drink minimum. For reservations, call 305-461-1161. Visit the home page at www.LaughingGasImprov.com.