The Cut

media release: Atlas Improv Co. is proud to present the return of the live, improvised reality competition show, The Cut. This 6-week run of shows begins on Friday, October 10, at 7pm. A crop of amateur improvisers will compete for a spot on the roster of Atlas Improv Co.

The Cut is a live, on-stage reality competition that’s an exciting night out for the whole family. The Cut combines the spontaneous laughs of improv with all the excitement you’d expect from a reality competition program. Throughout the series, a panel of expert improv judges provide critique and the audience votes to influence the show. At the end of each week, the audience and judges eliminate one improviser from the competition. In the final week, only one contestant will stand victorious and be offered a spot in the professional company of Atlas Improv.

“The Cut is one of our favorite shows to produce each year,” says Steve Wyeth, artistic director for Atlas. “This season, we’re shaking things up a bit with the format. We’re taking bigger risks with the challenges, and it will be a real test for our contestants that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats.”  

Tickets for episode one of The Cut can be purchased starting on October 1 by visiting www.atlasimprov.com/shows. Tickets are $11 for general admission or $7 for students. Doors for The Cut open at 6:20 p.m. on Fridays, starting October 10 at 609 E Washington Ave. in Madison, WI. Atlas Improv holds regular shows every Friday and Saturday at 7pm and 9pm. For more information about Atlas, visit www.atlasimprov.com.