The tournament will feature four rounds of competition: two preliminary rounds, a semi-final and a final round. Only four teams will reach the finale. During each round, the audience vote helps determine who advances along with a panel of expert judges including Kevin Allison (The State, RISK!) and Armando Diaz (The Magnet Theater).
Two-person teams interested in competing can register for a $30 fee online at QEDAstoria.com.
Competition/Show dates are as follows:*
Orientation, Mixer and Improv Jam: Thu, March 28th @ 5 - 7:30pm - Free! Click for info!
Preliminary Round - Group #1: Fri, March 29th @ 7:30pm - Click for $10 tickets & info
Preliminary Round - Group #2: Fri, March 29th @ 9:30pm - Click for $10 tickets & info
Semi-Finals: Sat, March 30th @ 7pm - Click here for $10 tickets & info
Finale and after party: Sun, March 31st @ 7:30pm - Click here for $10 tickets & info
*All teams that register must be available for at least one preliminary round in addition to the semi and final rounds.
Registration form/link here: WILL BE LIVE ON FRI, FEB 1 at 3PM
***Please enter your team's name in the "Additional Comments" section at checkout when purchasing your spot in the competition.
By registering for this event, all team members agree and acknowledge that they have read and agree to the below Rules.
THE RULES:
PARTICIPANTS & TEAMS: The Two-prov Tournament is open to any and all participants over the age of eighteen. The tournament is “long-form” improv. You can only get one suggestion from the audience. No gameprov or short-form. All team members must be human. Any person needed to perform is considered a team member. Participants are responsible for any laws that govern their participation and eligibility to receive prizes for participation in tournament.
Improvisers may only enter once. If you appear on more than one roster, the team entering at a later time will be disqualified.
Registration goes live promptly on Friday, February 1st at 3pm EST.
If the tournament is not full by this date, registration is closed on Wednesday, March 27th at 1PM EST.
Teams will receive their preliminary show date on or before Wednesday, September 16th.
A team that advances to the semi-final and final rounds must include the same members that performed in the preliminary rounds. Teams may have no substitutions. (That’s half the team changing!)
FEE: There is an entry fee of $30 per team due when you register. This fee is nonrefundable. This contest will remain open to registration until we are unable to accommodate any further registrants. We will close registration when sixteen teams have registered.
PLEASE NOTE: Preliminary rounds, semi-final and final rounds are set. These dates are listed above. Please do not enter if you and your teammate cannot attend on these dates. We will not refund the registration fee for date conflicts.
ROUNDS: There will be two rounds prior to the finals. All registrants will participate in the preliminary rounds. The top four teams from each night will advance to the semi-final round. Sets will be judged by a panel of qualified judges as well as audience vote. The top two judges' picks and top two audience picks will advance to the next round.
Preliminary sets will be a minimum of six (6) minutes and a maximum of ten (10). The actual length will be determined by the number of teams participating each night.
Semi-final round sets will be eight (8)- twelve (12) minutes in length.
Final round sets will be fifteen (15) minutes in length.
JUDGES/SKILLS & AUDIENCE VOTE: This is a contest of skill. The first preliminary rounds will be decided by audience vote entirely. Each audience member receives two votes. To prevent favoritism, all audience members must vote for two separate teams. If an audience member votes for just one team, their vote will not count. For the semi-final and final, to further evaluate skills & talent, we will have a panel of judges who will be scoring the teams on a scale of 1-5 in three areas: Technical Merit, Artistry, and Comic Ability. The scores are then averaged to produce the team’s composite score. Brief amounts of verbal feedback will be offered during the semi-final and final shows from the judges. During the semi-final and final shows, audience votes will be counted alongside the Judges’ scores. In these rounds, the top two teams based on judges’ score and top two as voted by the audience will advance. In the event of overlap, the producers will use audience vote, and judges’ score to determine ranking of remaining teams.
PRIZES: The prize break down for the finalists is:
Judges’ 1st place – $100
Audience 1st place - $100, bragging rights photo to be displayed at Q.E.D.
Stay tuned for updates on prizes from local venues!
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Thanks to Rory Scholl for taking pics and videos and Jenn Wehrung who slung drinks and laughed at all my dumb jokes. And, of course, this couldn't have happened without the support of our sponsors: Noguchi Museum, Loose Leaf Tea, The Bonnie, Lavender Label, Lagree NY, the aforementioned Sugar & Water. And starting next month, the Museum of the Moving Image has donated passes for prizes. How great is that?!
Again, save the date: Thur, Feb 21 at 7PM. Limited to 25 contestants as we anticipate this selling out every time!
We at Q.E.D. are so proud to be a small business in Astoria, Queens and are even prouder to be included in Shop Small Astoria's first Spring Retail Crawl!
Join us this weekend, from Friday, March 24 to Sunday, March 26, to pick up a Spring Retail Crawl passport and to make a purchase.
We're giving away an Admit 2 pass* to anyone who makes an in-person purchase of $10 or more. Those making an in-person purchase of $25 or more will receive a Shop Small Tote** as well as an Admit 2 pass*.
We will also be offering a buy one, get one free deal for those purchasing an April VIP Pass allowing you to enjoy unlimited shows at QED!
Please see below for hours of operation:
Friday, March 24: 12pm-4pm, 7pm-12am
Saturday, March 25: 12pm-12am
Sunday, March 26: 12pm-10pm
We can't wait to see you this weekend!
#ShopSmallAstoria
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The VIP pass is valid for the month of April 2017. It is not valid for classes, private or charitable events. Non Transferable. No refunds. Not redeemable for cash value.
Questions/comments? Email: qedpromo@gmail.com
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We also plan to have more shows and classes outside as well. Have an idea? Send us an email at QEDAstoria@Gmail.com.
Our Spring / Summer opening hours are:
Mon - Tue: 6PM
Wed - Sun: 12PM
You can also rent QED for your own private party, be it a birthday celebration, bridal or baby shower. You name it, we've hosted it. Our competitive rates give you the entire space, including the patio!
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Our Spring / Summer opening hours are:
Mon - Tue: 6PM
Wed - Sun: 12PM
You can also rent QED for your own private party, be it a birthday celebration, bridal or baby shower. You name it, we've hosted it. Our competitive rates give you the entire space, including the patio!
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Our Spring / Summer opening hours are:
Mon - Tue: 6PM
Wed - Sun: 12PM
You can also rent QED for your own private party, be it a birthday celebration, bridal or baby shower. You name it, we've hosted it. Our competitive rates give you the entire space, including the patio!
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Our Spring / Summer opening hours are:
Mon - Tue: 6PM
Wed - Sun: 12PM
You can also rent QED for your own private party, be it a birthday celebration, bridal or baby shower. You name it, we've hosted it. Our competitive rates give you the entire space, including the patio!
]]>We also plan to have more shows and classes outside as well. Have an idea? Send us an email at QEDAstoria@Gmail.com.
Our Spring / Summer opening hours are:
Mon - Tue: 6PM
Wed - Sun: 12PM
You can also rent QED for your own private party, be it a birthday celebration, bridal or baby shower. You name it, we've hosted it. Our competitive rates give you the entire space, including the patio!
]]>We also plan to have more shows and classes outside as well. Have an idea? Send us an email at QEDAstoria@Gmail.com.
Our Spring / Summer opening hours are:
Mon - Tue: 6PM
Wed - Sun: 12PM
You can also rent QED for your own private party, be it a birthday celebration, bridal or baby shower. You name it, we've hosted it. Our competitive rates give you the entire space, including the patio!
]]>We also plan to have more shows and classes outside as well. Have an idea? Send us an email at QEDAstoria@Gmail.com.
Our Spring / Summer opening hours are:
Mon - Tue: 6PM
Wed - Sun: 12PM
You can also rent QED for your own private party, be it a birthday celebration, bridal or baby shower. You name it, we've hosted it. Our competitive rates give you the entire space, including the patio!
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We also plan to have more shows and classes outside as well. Have an idea? Send us an email at QEDAstoria@Gmail.com.
Our Spring / Summer opening hours are:
Mon - Tue: 6PM
Wed - Sun: 12PM
You can also rent QED for your own private party, be it a birthday celebration, bridal or baby shower. You name it, we've hosted it. Our competitive rates give you the entire space, including the patio!
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The Bazaar is 1PM- 6PM but be sure to come back that night to celebrate some of our local talent on THREE possible stand up comedy shows at 7:30PM, 9:30PM & 11PM. (The 11PM show is FREE by the way.) See you Saturday!
Our Spring / Summer hours are:
Mon - Tue: 4PM - 11PM
Wed - Sat: 12PM - 12AM
Sun: 12PM - 11PM
You can also reserve QED for your own private party, be it a birthday celebration, bridal or baby shower. You name it, we've hosted it. Our competitive rates give you the entire space, including the patio!
Sip N Scribe
Looking to get your creative brain moving? Need a refreshing way to mix-up your writing? Then push away from your keyboard and come out to mingle with other writers in person! Sip-N-Scribe is a fun evening of creative writing prompts, idea swapping, and drink-sipping. The goal is to experiment with something new on the page...Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm beginning in April. $5 suggested donations. Click here for more info.
And if they’re “impossible” to buy for then a Q.E.D. Gift Certificate is a sure winner. It never expires and can be applied toward shows, classes, books, paintings, food and drinks; whatever they want!
Check out these fun gift ideas…
For the person who is always doodling:
The Q.E.D. gift shop is stocked with Moleskine sketch books, adult coloring books, workbooks to inspire the blocked artists and we have two very popular Drink n’ Draws each month.
Drink n’ Draw
Grab a pencil and drawing pad and join us for this social drawing event with focus on figure drawing from a live model. No need to be a pro, stick figures and hand-turkey’s welcome!
Fri, Jan 1 @ 9PM - $10 (First Friday of each month) and Tues, Jan 19 @ 7PM - $10 (3rd Tuesday of each month). Click here for tickets and info.
For the Martha Stewart enthusiast:
Intro to Crochet
Learn all the crochet basics! You’ll start by making a scarf which makes a great gift! You'll leave class with your own crochet hook and the skein of yarn to keep the project going.
Saturdays, January 9th or 23rd @ 3:30PM - $15 (includes materials). Click here for tickets and info.
For the hipster who loves craft beer:
Beer Snobbery 101
Join beer expert and comedian Mike Pomranz to take a humorous and educational look at fitting into America’s growing clique of beer snobs.
Sat, 1/23 @ 5pm - $35 (includes beer) Click here for tickets and info.
For the freelancer:
PR & Marketing 101
The perfect gift for performers, writers, artists, business owners, musicians, and athletes; this class will give your awesome pal all the skills and resources necessary to best demonstrate said awesomeness to the masses. Taught by publicist & producer, Kambri Crews.
Sat, 1/30 @ 12PM - $30 ($10 for returning students). Click here for tickets and info
For your Netflix and Chill Buddy:
Realistic Wine Pairings
Ever wonder what wine pairs perfectly with oreos or chinese takeout? Wonder no more! Learn tips and skills for becoming a realistic wine connoisseur. A great class for couples!
Sat, 2/13 @5PM - $40 (includes nosh and wine). Click here for tickets and info
For the “class clown”:
Stand Up Comedy for Beginners
Do you know someone who is always told they should be a comedian? Help them take to the stage after learning from professional touring comic Carole Montgomery.
Mon, 2/15 @ 6:30PM - $200 (4 week course). Click here for tickets and info
For the person who always has their nose in a book:
The Q.E.D Pop-Up Bookstore
Q.E.D. partnered with The Astoria Bookshop to curate a selection of books by and for creative folks of all types. The store also features adult coloring books, journals, Moleskines and books & CDs by Q.E.D. teachers and comics such as Mike Sacks (Vanity Fair editor), Ophira Eisenberg (NPR’s “Ask Me Another”), and Baratunde Thurston (HOW TO BE BLACK).
]]>Buy anything from a coffee or beer to a book or a class (hello holiday shopping!!) and treat yourself or a friend to some future quality entertainment!
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On November 28th, we're celebrating Small Business Saturday! Come join in on the small business fun by meeting one of our fabulous QED representatives during our open house from 12 - 6PM!
As a thank you for all of your past, current and future support, we are giving away ADMIT 2 PASSES* to anyone who makes an in-person purchase during our open house. Buy anything from a coffee to a book to an improv class (hello holiday shopping!!) and treat yourself or a friend to some future quality Queens entertainment! Spend $50 and get a FREE Small Business Saturday tote bag which includes some extra surprise goodies. If you've been wanting to introduce your friends to QED, this is it! We'll see you Saturday!
Competition/Show dates are as follows:*
Preliminary Round #1: Tuesday, September 29th @ 9pm
Preliminary Round #2: Wednesday, September 30th @ 9pm
Semi-Finals: Wednesday, October 14th @ 9pm
Finale: Saturday, October 24th @ 9pm
*All teams that register must be available for at least one preliminary round in addition to the semi and final rounds.
Registration form/link here: SOLD OUT
***Please enter your team's name in the "Additional Comments" section at checkout when purchasing your spot in the competition.
By registering for this event, all team members agree and acknowledge that they have read and agree to the below Rules.
THE RULES:
PARTICIPANTS & TEAMS: The Two-prov Tournament is open to any and all participants over the age of eighteen. The tournament is “long-form” improv. You can only get one suggestion from the audience. No gameprov or short-form. All team members must be human. Any person needed to perform is considered a team member. Participants are responsible for any laws that govern their participation and eligibility to receive prizes for participation in tournament.
Improvisers may only enter once. If you appear on more than one roster, the team entering at a later time will be disqualified.
Registration goes live promptly on Friday, August 28th at 1pm EST.
If the tournament is not full by this date, registration is closed on Tuesday, September 15th at 5PM EST.
Teams will receive their preliminary show date on or before Wednesday, September 16th.
If you cannot register online through the QED website, please visit us at 27-16 23rd Avenue, Astoria, NY 11105 to register in person.
A team that advances to the semi-final and final rounds must include the same members that performed in the preliminary rounds. Teams may have no substitutions. (That’s half the team changing!)
FEE: There is an entry fee of $20 per team due when you register. This fee is nonrefundable. This contest will remain open to registration until we are unable to accommodate any further registrants. We will close registration when sixteen teams have registered.
PLEASE NOTE: Preliminary rounds, semi-final and final rounds are set. These dates are Tuesday and Wednesday, September 29th and 30th, Wednesday, October 14th, and Saturday, October 24th. Please do not enter if you and your teammate cannot attend on these dates. We will not refund the registration fee for date conflicts.
ROUNDS: There will be two rounds prior to the finals. All registrants will participate in the preliminary rounds on either September 29 and 30, 2015. The top four teams from each night will advance to the semi-final round on October 14th . Sets will be judged by a panel of qualified judges as well as audience vote. The top two judges' picks and top two audience picks will advance to the next round.
Preliminary sets will be a minimum of six (6) minutes and a maximum of ten (10). The actual length will be determined by the number of teams participating each night.
Semi-final round sets will be eight (8)- twelve (12) minutes in length.
Final round sets will be fifteen (15) minutes in length.
JUDGES/SKILLS & AUDIENCE VOTE: This is a contest of skill. The first preliminary rounds will be decided by audience vote entirely. Each audience member receives two votes. To prevent favoritism, all audience members must vote for two separate teams. If an audience member votes for just one team, their vote will not count. For the semi-final and final, to further evaluate skills & talent, we will have a panel of judges who will be scoring the teams on a scale of 1-5 in three areas: Technical Merit, Artistry, and Comic Ability. The scores are then averaged to produce the team’s composite score. Brief amounts of verbal feedback will be offered during the semi-final and final shows from the judges. During the semi-final and final shows, audience votes will be counted alongside the Judges’ scores. In these rounds, the top two teams based on judges’ score and top two as voted by the audience will advance. In the event of overlap, the producers will use audience vote, and judges’ score to determine ranking of remaining teams.
PRIZES: The prize break down for the finalists is:
Judges’ 1st place – $60, bragging rights photo to be displayed at Q.E.D.
Audience 1st place- $60, bragging rights photo to be displayed at Q.E.D.
All finalists will receive official prints of the Two-Prov poster along with TBD swag and trophies. Stay tuned for updates on prizes from local venues!
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We've been hard at work the last few weeks removing piles of trash, leftover lumber, broken glass and weeds to make room for a patio and space to conduct gardening and composting classes. This photo was taken after the trash removal and before the real work began.
Come see the finished product beginning this Saturday at 10AM. Mention this blog entry and you'll receive $1 off any iced coffee, tea or QEDelight anytime from 10AM - 7PM on June 6th.
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