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Last month, we returned to Zipcon at the University of Akron TODAY to stage four more plays inspired by kyōgen (historic Japanese comedic theatre)! Keep watch here as the full video of the performance will be released soon!

#Theater #Improv #Improvisation #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #Akron #UniversityOfAkron

We return to Zipcon at the University of Akron this Saturday, February 28 to bring more plays inspired by kyōgen (historic Japanese comedic theatre) and improv games!

#Theater #Improv #Improvisation #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #Akron #UniversityOfAkron

We return to Zipcon at the University of Akron this Saturday, February 28 to bring more plays inspired by kyōgen (historic Japanese comedic theatre) and improv games!

#Theater #Improv #Improvisation #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #Akron #UniversityOfAkron

We return to Zipcon at the University of Akron on Saturday, February 28 to bring more plays inspired by kyōgen (historic Japanese comedic theatre) and improv games!

#Theater #Improv #Improvisation #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #Akron #UniversityOfAkron

We return to Zipcon at the University of Akron on Saturday, February 28 to bring more plays inspired by kyōgen (historic Japanese comedic theatre), improv games, and maybe an anime parody skit!

#Theater #Improv #Improvisation #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #Akron #UniversityOfAkron

We return to Zipcon at the University of Akron on Saturday, February 28 to bring more plays inspired by kyōgen (historic Japanese comedic theatre), improv games, and maybe an anime parody skit!

#Theater #Improv #Improvisation #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #Akron #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

Owl impressions are trending? Well, we did that for virtual Zipcon in 2021 with a skit inspired by classic Japanese kyōgen theatre! And 梟山伏 ("Fukurō Yamabushi") is already a play we're considering encoring for Zipcon 2026 next month!

#Owl #Impression #Owls #OwlImpression

#Improv #Improvisation #Theater #Zipcon #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron

We've submitted panels for Zipcon 2026, the one day anime convention at the University of Akron on Saturday, February 28!

If approved, we will offer another demonstration of short plays inspired by kyōgen, (Japan's comedic medieval theatre) as well as improv games and possibly even a parody skit! Follow us for updates.

Also if you're in the Akron area, Zipcon can really use some more volunteers!

#Improv #Improvisation #Theater #Zipcon #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #Kyogen #ImprovGames #Anime #Parody

Do you want to host a panel for Zipcon 2026, the one day anime convention at the University of Akron? Panelist registration is due by TODAY (Saturday, January 3!

We intend to offer another demonstration of short plays inspired by kyōgen, (Japan's comedic medieval theatre) as well as improv games and possibly even a parody skit!

Submit panels here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfduZhXAFMEQpl1Y9z4NH2Z5dSY24MagsmNszzrOrkJBlxwiA/viewform

#Improv #Improvisation #Theater #Zipcon #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron

Do you want to host a panel for Zipcon 2026, the one day anime convention at the University of Akron? Panelist registration is due by TOMORROW (Saturday, January 3!

We intend to offer another demonstration of short plays inspired by kyōgen, (Japan's comedic medieval theatre) as well as improv games and possibly even a parody skit!

Submit panels here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfduZhXAFMEQpl1Y9z4NH2Z5dSY24MagsmNszzrOrkJBlxwiA/viewform

#Improv #Improvisation #Theater #Zipcon #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron

Do you want to host a panel for Zipcon 2026, the one day anime convention at the University of Akron? Panelist registration is due by Saturday, January 3!

We intend to offer another demonstration of short plays inspired by kyōgen, (Japan's comedic medieval theatre) as well as improv games and possibly even a parody skit!

Submit panels here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfduZhXAFMEQpl1Y9z4NH2Z5dSY24MagsmNszzrOrkJBlxwiA/viewform

#Improv #Improvisation #Theater #Zipcon #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron

December 14 is Monkey Day! Did you know Japanese kyōgen (狂言) and nō (能) #theater evolved from sarugaku (猿楽) which can be translated as "monkey music" partly due to zany comedic and improvised antics?

https://nationaltoday.com/monkey-day/

We hope to demonstrate more #kyōgen farce for #Zipcon at the University of Akron on Saturday, February 15!

See more about this one-day anime convention: https://zipcon.weebly.com/

#Kyogen #Improv #Improvisation #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron

Earlier this month we returned to Zipcon at the University of Akron for "Mad Words", our semi-improvised demonstration of plays inspired by historic Japanese comedic theatre kyōgen including 首引 ("Kubi Hiki"/"Neck Pulling Tug-of-War') !

We'll have more kyōgen in April!

#kyogen #kyōgen #improv #improvisation #theater #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #UniversityOfAkron

Earlier this month we returned to Zipcon at the University of Akron for "Mad Words", our semi-improvised demonstration of plays inspired by historic Japanese comedic theatre kyōgen including an original piece called 食欲の説明 ("Shokuyoku no Setsumei" or "An Alibi for an Appetite")!

We'll have more kyōgen in April!

#kyogen #kyōgen #improv #improvisation #theater #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #UniversityOfAkron

Earlier this month we returned to Zipcon at the University of Akron for "Mad Words", our semi-improvised demonstration of plays inspired by historic Japanese comedic theatre kyōgen including 花子 ("Hanago")!

We'll have more kyōgen in April!

#kyogen #kyōgen #improv #improvisation #theater #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #UniversityOfAkron

Earlier this month we returned to Zipcon at the University of Akron for "Mad Words", our semi-improvised demonstration of plays inspired by historic Japanese comedic theatre kyōgen including 神鳴 ("Kaminari" / "Thunder")!

We'll have more kyōgen in April!

#kyogen #kyōgen #improv #improvisation #theater #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #UniversityOfAkron

February 19 is Tug of War Day; earlier this month, we concluded our "Mad Words" at Zipcon with an improvised adaptation of the Japanese comedic theatre kyōgen "Kubihiki" ("Neck-Pulling Tug-of-War")!

https://nationaltoday.com/tug-war-day/

#kyogen #kyōgen #improv #improvisation #theater #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #UniversityOfAkron

Last weekend we returned to Zipcon at the University of Akron for "Mad Words", our semi-improvised demonstration of plays inspired by the historic Japanese comedic theatre of kyōgen! More coverage next week (after our next big show this Saturday)!

#kyogen #kyōgen #improv #improvisation #theater #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #UniversityOfAkron

TODAY in just 30 minutes we're back to Zipcon at the University of Akron for "Mad Words", our semi-improvised demonstration of more plays inspired by the historic Japanese comedic theatre of kyōgen!

See more about this one-day anime convention: https://zipcon.weebly.com/

#kyogen #kyōgen #improv #improvisation #theater #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #UniversityOfAkron

TODAY at 4:30pm we're back to Zipcon at the University of Akron for "Mad Words", our semi-improvised demonstration of more plays inspired by the historic Japanese comedic theatre of kyōgen!

See more about this one-day anime convention: https://zipcon.weebly.com/

#kyogen #kyōgen #improv #improvisation #theater #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #UniversityOfAkron

TODAY at 4:30pm we're back to Zipcon at the University of Akron for "Mad Words", our semi-improvised demonstration of more plays inspired by the historic Japanese comedic theatre of kyōgen!

See more about this one-day anime convention: https://zipcon.weebly.com/

#kyogen #kyōgen #improv #improvisation #theater #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #UniversityOfAkron

TOMORROW 4:30pm we'll be back to Zipcon at the University of Akron for "Mad Words", our semi-improvised demonstration of more plays inspired by the historic Japanese comedic theatre of kyōgen!

See more about this one-day anime convention: https://zipcon.weebly.com/

#kyogen #kyōgen #improv #improvisation #theater #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #UniversityOfAkron

#FlashBackFriday to "Magical Bishōjo Scout Shibari-chan's Ten(tacle) Foot Rule", our most recent Defenders of Neo-Nippon 3 Team Henshin-H play for Zipcon! #FBF

While we don't have an anime parody this year, we'll be back to Zipcon TOMORROW with historic Japanese theatre and improv games!

#improv #improvisation #theater #anime #SailorMoon #TentacleMonster #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #UniversityOfAkron

#FlashBackFriday Zipcon 2023 demonstrating semi-improvised adaptation of plays inspired by the historic Japanese comedic theatre of kyōgen! #FBF

TOMORROW we'll be back for more "Mad Words"! See more about this one-day anime convention: https://zipcon.weebly.com/

#kyogen #kyōgen #improv #improvisation #theater #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #UniversityOfAkron

#ThrowBackThursday Zipcon 2018 when we staged a series of Defenders of Neo-Nippon 3 Team Henshin H shorts parodying both anime and "Doctor Who"! #TBT

We'll be back to Zipcon this Saturday with historic Japanese theatre and improv games!

#improv #improvisation #theater #anime #DoctorWho #Dalek #SailorMoon #DragonBall #DragonBallZ #DBZ #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #UniversityOfAkron

#ThrowBackThursday Zipcon 2020 demonstrating semi-improvised adaptation of plays inspired by the historic Japanese comedic theatre of kyōgen! #TBT

THIS Saturday, February 10 we'll be back for more "Mad Words"! See more about this one-day anime convention: https://zipcon.weebly.com/

#kyogen #kyōgen #improv #improvisation #theater #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #UniversityOfAkron

#ThrowBackThursday 2016 to our first time demonstrating our semi-improvised adaptation of plays inspired by the historic Japanese comedic theatre of kyōgen for Zipcon at the University of Akron! #TBT

THIS Saturday, February 10 we'll be back for more "Mad Words"! See more about this one-day anime convention: https://zipcon.weebly.com/

#kyogen #kyōgen #improv #improvisation #theater #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #UniversityOfAkron

THIS Saturday, February 10 we'll be back to Zipcon at the University of Akron for "Mad Words", our semi-improvised demonstration of more plays inspired by the historic Japanese comedic theatre of kyōgen!

See more about this one-day anime convention: https://zipcon.weebly.com/

#kyogen #kyōgen #improv #improvisation #theater #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #UniversityOfAkron

THIS Saturday, February 10 we'll be back to Zipcon at the University of Akron for "Mad Words", our semi-improvised demonstration of more plays inspired by the historic Japanese comedic theatre of kyōgen!

See more about this one-day anime convention: https://zipcon.weebly.com/

#kyogen #kyōgen #improv #improvisation #theater #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #UniversityOfAkron

THIS Saturday, February 10 we'll be back to Zipcon at the University of Akron for "Mad Words", our semi-improvised demonstration of more plays inspired by the historic Japanese comedic theatre of kyōgen!

See more about this one-day anime convention: https://zipcon.weebly.com/

#kyogen #kyōgen #improv #improvisation #theater #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #Zipcon #UniversityOfAkron

In our brand new anime parody skit "Ten(tacle) Foot Rule" at Zipcon last month, Ecchi-sensei demands to know why Magical Bishōjo Scout Shibari-chan refuses to do a transformation henshin and battle a tentacle monster approaching Neo-Nippon 3!

#improv #improvisation #theater #theatre #anime #parody #MagicalGirl #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

Earlier this month we brought an anime parody back to Zipcon for the first time since 2018 and our first new anime play since 2019! To open our after-dark improv games, Team Henshin-H explained why we hadn't seen them in so long in "Magical Bishōjo Scout Shibari-chan's Ten(tacle) Foot Rule"!

#improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #ImprovGames #anime #parody #MagicalGirl #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

Earlier this month we returned to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised farce inspired by the Japanese theatrical tradition of kyōgen! We'll have video up soon but we'll also review the brand new anime parody and one of our most successful improv games shows we staged later that same night!

#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

Earlier this month we hosted improvisational games at Zipcon.

#FlashBackFriday to yesterday in 2016 when we first went to Zipcon and ended the day with Whose Line Is It Anime improv games! #FBF

#improv #improvisation #ImpovGames #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

Earlier this month we demonstrated plays inspired by kyōgen at Zipcon.

#ThrowBackThursday to today in 2016 when we first went to Zipcon and taught this Japanese comedic theatrical tradition! #TBT

#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

Earlier this month we returned to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised farce inspired by the Japanese theatrical tradition of kyōgen!

We finished with "Kusabira", one of our favorites where a mountain warrior priest has to contend with some strange mushrooms!

#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

Last weekend we returned to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised farce inspired by the Japanese theatrical tradition of kyōgen!

In "Jishaku", two scheming conmen are in turn duped by their intended target who claims to be a metal-eating "human magnet from Magnet Mountain"!

#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

Last weekend we returned to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised farce inspired by the Japanese theatrical tradition of kyōgen!

In "Hikuzu", a foolish servant's prank with an oni mask might turn their miserly master into a demon for real!

#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

Ever feel déjà vu? Last weekend at Zipcon we performed our "Mad Words" adaptation of the five kyōgen plays "Hone Kawa", "Kagami Otoko", "Hikuzu", "Jishaku", & "Kusabira". #FBF to Zipcon 2020 when we performed our "Mad Words" adaptation of the five kyōgen plays "Hone Kawa", "Kagami Otoko", "Hikuzu", "Jishaku", & "Kusabira"! 🤣 #FlashBackFriday

#kyogen #improv #improvisation #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

Last weekend we returned to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised farce inspired by the Japanese theatrical tradition of kyōgen!

In our second play "Kagami Otoko", comedic martial strife is introduced to a clueless couple due to a simple but new to them concept of a mirror!

#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

Last weekend we returned to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised farce inspired by the Japanese theatrical tradition of kyōgen!

In our first play "Hone Kawa", the mixed-up acolyte Jūki may perhaps follow the instructions of the head priest a little too well!

#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

This past Saturday we held our first in-person performance of 2023 when we returned to Zipcon with five semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen! Check back here for our review of "Mad Words" this week!

#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

If you're at Zipcon come to Panel Room 3 (312) as Ecchi-sensei is still running after-dark improv games for mature audiences with immature sense of humor!

#improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #ImprovGames #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

If you're at Zipcon, get to Panel Room 3 (312) by 7:00pm for Ecchi-sensei's after-dark improv games! But first Magical Bishōjo Scout Shibari-chan demonstrates why we haven't seen Team Henshin-H in the past few years in our latest anime parody play "Ten(tacle) Foot Rule"!

#improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #ImprovGames #anime #parody #MagicalGirl #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

Hold up! If you're at Zipcon today come to Panel Room 1 (308) at 4:00pm to laugh at us for we've got more "Mad Words", semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen!

#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

7:00pm TONIGHT at Zipcon to open Ecchi-sensei's after-dark improv games in Panel Room 3 (312), Magical Bishōjo Scout Shibari-chan will demonstrate why we haven't seen Team Henshin-H in the past few years in our latest anime parody play "Ten(tacle) Foot Rule"!

#improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #ImprovGames #anime #parody #MagicalGirl #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

7:00pm TONIGHT at Zipcon come to Panel Room 3 (312) as Ecchi-sensei from our Team Henshin-H will host after-dark improv games for mature audiences with immature sense of humor!

#improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #ImprovGames #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

TODAY we return to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen! Come to Panel Room 1 (308) at 4:00pm to laugh at us!

#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron

TOMORROW at 7:00pm to open Ecchi-sensei's after-dark improv games at Zipcon, Magical Bishōjo Scout Shibari-chan will demonstrate why we haven't seen Team Henshin-H in the past few years in our latest anime parody play "Ten(tacle) Foot Rule"!

#improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #ImprovGames #anime #parody #MagicalGirl #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron