We love improv and sketch comedy. We decided to open a theater committed to exploring the art form. We like making people laugh. It’s been a pretty great journey.Tumblr (3.0; @blacktopcomedy)http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/<p><a href="http://bit.ly/13CvcUK"><img src="http://bit.ly/17Vd2nU" style="text-align: center;" alt="If you were at the show Saturday night you know we had a cricket somewhere in the theater that insisted on being part of every show. He wouldn't stop! We found gim though, and he has been relocated outside (it took some work to capture him alive, but we did. We didn't want cricket murder karma) #btc #comedy #quietfinally | May 20, 2013 at 11:55AM"/></a><br/> If you were at the show Saturday night you know we had a cricket somewhere in the theater that insisted on being part of every show. He wouldn’t stop! We found gim though, and he has been relocated outside (it took some work to capture him alive, but we did. We didn’t want cricket murder karma) #btc #comedy #quietfinally</p>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50928529050http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50928529050Mon, 20 May 2013 16:07:42 -0400Blacktop Snapshot!<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5c6b80f0faa2e7a8c40366dc5ee279a0/tumblr_mn421fbLjz1rsqjgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>If you were at the show Saturday night you know we had a cricket somewhere in the theater that insisted on being part of every show. He wouldn’t stop! We found gim though, and he has been relocated outside (it took some work to capture him alive, but we did. We didn’t want cricket murder karma) #btc #comedy #quietfinally</p>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50923540625http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50923540625Mon, 20 May 2013 14:58:27 -0400quietfinallycomedybtc<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8a2057a95bd809f56db25153a1651d7f/tumblr_mmwyo4LrEQ1rsqjgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Some great improv games debut during The Playground tonight. Are they fun? Yes! That’s your only hint. #secrets #improv #Roseville</p>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50608567290http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50608567290Thu, 16 May 2013 19:02:28 -0400secretsimprovroseville<p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://bit.ly/10ARDrF"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2718" alt="storycubes_15" src="http://bit.ly/10ARDrF" width="320" height="438"/></a>Even when we’re alone, we can work on our improv!</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Weeks ago, someone gave me <a href="http://bit.ly/JCvCEa">Story Cubes</a>, a fantastic product that encourages creativity and storytelling. The product is simple, and genius! Use each cube within a story. That’s it! Your story can be a sentence or one million; poem or novel. The cubes are just handy prompts, a tool to jump start your imagination. Every Thursday, I’m posting my most recent Story Cubes roll. What story do you see? We invite you to leave your story in the comment section. Your creation is appreciated.</p></p>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50582377656http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50582377656Thu, 16 May 2013 12:07:38 -0400Solo Improv Exercises 39<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2585e760a6868aec6ba3ffd20989ac5c/tumblr_mmsz9s9g4X1rsqjgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>When you’re building a cabinet, and you can’t find a hammer, you have to improvise. #improviseverywhere</p>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50436434064http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50436434064Tue, 14 May 2013 15:25:04 -0400improviseverywhere<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/23359a881927c5602ae8a851c430b9a0/tumblr_mmp22q6MdY1rsqjgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Thanks Conner for helping us with Sound Effects last night during The Shorties! As you can tell, Conner is a pretty shy guy.</p>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50267341331http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50267341331Sun, 12 May 2013 12:35:13 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4c0d62d0d1aa8e92cbed5977068bf0c1/tumblr_mmp1x5TjiL1rsqjgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Happy Birthday Rachel! And, a big thank you to Toni and Rachel foe helping us with Puppets last night!</p>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50267105027http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50267105027Sun, 12 May 2013 12:31:53 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/96047da285ee37f985000b199d59c4da/tumblr_mmlinpjJ5a1rsqjgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The timeless art of seduction! Last night at the Playground, Hunter made his move, and Lori couldn’t resist.</p>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50102650833http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50102650833Fri, 10 May 2013 14:43:01 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/dc8533c24fe2d4e0af95cb7bfbdc7669/tumblr_mmjocxGP5P1rsqjgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cancel your Friday plans, because you don’t want to miss Belly Laughs. #Beautiful belly dancers and comedy. 8pm. #Roseville #rocklin #donotmiss</p>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50026642138http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50026642138Thu, 09 May 2013 14:50:57 -0400beautifulrosevillerocklindonotmiss<p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://bit.ly/YwN8Sh"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2715" alt="storycubes_14" src="http://bit.ly/YwN8Sh" width="320" height="438"/></a>Even when we’re alone, we can work on our improv!</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Weeks ago, someone gave me <a href="http://bit.ly/JCvCEa">Story Cubes</a>, a fantastic product that encourages creativity and storytelling. The product is simple, and genius! Use each cube within a story. That’s it! Your story can be a sentence or one million; poem or novel. The cubes are just handy prompts, a tool to jump start your imagination. Every Thursday, I’m posting my most recent Story Cubes roll. What story do you see? We invite you to leave your story in the comment section. Your creation is appreciated.</p></p>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50018048943http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/50018048943Thu, 09 May 2013 12:07:51 -0400Solo Improv Exercises 38<h4><a href="http://www.blacktopcomedy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/question-mark1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-844" style="border: 10px solid white; margin: 10px;" title="question mark" alt="" src="http://www.blacktopcomedy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/question-mark1.jpg" width="225" height="225"/></a></h4> <h4></h4> <h4>If a man carried my burden,<br/> He would break his back.<br/> I am not rich,<br/> But I leave silver in my track.<br/> What am I?</h4> <h4><span style="color: #ff0000;"> <div class="toggle"> <h4 class="toggle_title">What’s the answer?</h4> <div class="toggle_content">A snail.</div> </div> <p></p></span></h4>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/49860257807http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/49860257807Tue, 07 May 2013 12:07:26 -0400Brain Teaser 48<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b160df9c1d69ac2c5835d91736351a13/tumblr_mmcdkuu6KC1rsqjgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Thanks Vanessa for performing Action Heroes with Shorties last night!</p>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/49713107769http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/49713107769Sun, 05 May 2013 16:14:54 -0400<p><a href="http://bit.ly/YwltD4"><img src="http://bit.ly/YwltD6" style="text-align: center;" alt="Thanks Carol for helping with a round of Sound Effects! The Shorties are killing right now! #btc #improv #Roseville | May 04, 2013 at 08:39PM"/></a><br/> Thanks Carol for helping with a round of Sound Effects! The Shorties are killing right now! #btc #improv #Roseville</p>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/49653436272http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/49653436272Sun, 05 May 2013 00:22:42 -0400Blacktop Snapshot!<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/13250c6f82630c8fdaa813ae2e49c116/tumblr_mmb3seOQfv1rsqjgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dave is currently waiting outside to become the host during a round of Party Quirks. #blacktop</p>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/49650788937http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/49650788937Sat, 04 May 2013 23:45:50 -0400blacktop<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/bdea705de6598c920fb1461b201ddfad/tumblr_mmb3jvVees1rsqjgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Thanks Carol for helping with a round of Sound Effects! The Shorties are killing right now! #btc #improv #Roseville</p>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/49650417822http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/49650417822Sat, 04 May 2013 23:40:43 -0400improvrosevillebtc<h4><a href="http://bit.ly/US9mvD"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-844" style="border: 10px solid white; margin: 10px;" title="question mark" alt="" src="http://bit.ly/US9mvD" width="225" height="225"/></a></h4> <h4></h4> <h4>All about, but cannot be seen,<br/> Can be captured, cannot be held,<br/> No throat, but can be heard.<br/> What is it?</h4> <h4><span style="color: #ff0000;"> <div class="toggle"> <h4 class="toggle_title">What’s the answer?</h4> <div class="toggle_content">The wind.</div> </div> <p></p></span></h4>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/49444074952http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/49444074952Thu, 02 May 2013 12:41:39 -0400Brain Teaser 46<p><a href="http://bit.ly/16tKBgc"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2712" alt="storycubes_13" src="http://bit.ly/16tKBgc" width="320" height="438"/></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Even when we’re alone, we can work on our improv!</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Weeks ago, someone gave me <a href="http://bit.ly/JCvCEa">Story Cubes</a>, a fantastic product that encourages creativity and storytelling. The product is simple, and genius! Use each cube within a story. That’s it! Your story can be a sentence or one million; poem or novel. The cubes are just handy prompts, a tool to jump start your imagination. Every Thursday, I’m posting my most recent Story Cubes roll. What story do you see? We invite you to leave your story in the comment section. Your creation is appreciated.</p>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/49441688199http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/49441688199Thu, 02 May 2013 11:52:45 -0400Solo Improv Exercises 37<h4><a href="http://bit.ly/US9mvD"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-844" style="border: 10px solid white; margin: 10px;" title="question mark" alt="" src="http://bit.ly/US9mvD" width="225" height="225"/></a></h4> <h4></h4> <h4>If you break me,<br/> I do not stop working.<br/> If you touch me,<br/> I may be snared.<br/> If you lose me,<br/> Nothing will matter.<br/> What am I?</h4> <h4><span style="color: #ff0000;"> <div class="toggle"> <h4 class="toggle_title">What’s the answer?</h4> <div class="toggle_content">One’s heart.</div> </div> <p></p></span></h4>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/49265509622http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/49265509622Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:42:07 -0400Brian Teaser 47<p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://bit.ly/12ntFDU"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2709" alt="storycubes_12" src="http://bit.ly/12ntFDU" width="320" height="438"/></a>Even when we’re alone, we can work on our improv!</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Weeks ago, someone gave me <a href="http://bit.ly/JCvCEa">Story Cubes</a>, a fantastic product that encourages creativity and storytelling. The product is simple, and genius! Use each cube within a story. That’s it! Your story can be a sentence or one million; poem or novel. The cubes are just handy prompts, a tool to jump start your imagination. Every Thursday, I’m posting my most recent Story Cubes roll. What story do you see? We invite you to leave your story in the comment section. Your creation is appreciated.</p></p>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/48857927957http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/48857927957Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:52:28 -0400Solo Improv Exercises 36<p><a href="http://bit.ly/13SjiMe"><img src="http://bit.ly/128Cu4g" style="text-align: center;" alt="Going through old pictures from Our Love Story, and this made me smile. #ourlovestory #btc comedy #roseville #theatre | April 22, 2013 at 10:34PM"/></a><br/> Going through old pictures from Our Love Story, and this made me smile. #ourlovestory #btc comedy #roseville #theatre</p>http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/48679100181http://blacktopcomedy.tumblr.com/post/48679100181Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:37:27 -0400Blacktop Snapshot!