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When you're all wired up
Prepped to take out the tension
And then you change gears
#Haiku #OneHaikuADay #WritersCollective #writingcommunity #BackToHaiku #Art #Architecture #Gear #Wired #Building #PerformingArts #EJThomasPerformingArtsHall #UniversityOfAkron #Summer #USA #Photography #2026
September 12, 2026
Hype for the Future 237/284: Greater Cleveland—Akron—Canton, Ohio
Introduction The Cities of Cleveland, Akron, and Canton represent a single urban corridor divided into three (3) distinct cities and metropolitan areas depending on the particular county in question. Each city is the county seat of the respective county—namely Cuyahoga for Cleveland, Summit for Akron, and Stark for Canton—while also containing a number of notable and significant suburbs and exurbs located within the aforementioned counties as well as Lorain, Medina, and Wayne Counties to […]
Main gate's old facade
Painted over - primped with blush
Where crowds were welcomed
#Haiku #OneHaikuADay #WritersCollective #writingcommunity #BackToHaiku #Summer #RubberBowl #AkronRubberBowl #Stadium #AkronMunicipalStadium #UniversityOfAkron #Akron #Ohio #USA #Photography #2026
June 10, 2026
Seems every town
Just had to have one of these
Chihuly sculpture
#Haiku #OneHaikuADay #WritersCollective #writingcommunity #BackToHaiku #Summer #Chihuly #DaleChihuly #Art #Sculpture #RockCandySculpture #UniversityOfAkron #GoodyearPolymerCenter #Akron #Ohio #USA #Photography #2026
Image courtesy of https://www.uakron.edu/development/landmarks/chihuly-sculpture
June 9, 2026
Dustin Ford’s family gives Akron basketball belief he’s ready. Opinion https://www.rawchili.com/nba/711708/ #Basketball #BasketballCoach #CambridgeHighSchool #CollegeBasketball #DustinFord #GenoFord #JohnGroce #LeBronJamesFamilyFoundation #ncaa #NCAABasketball #ncaab #UniversityOfAkron #Zips
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
Steve Martin and Martin Short to invade Akron Civic Theatre https://www.byteseu.com/1545805/ #AkronCivicTheatre #AstronomyClubOfAkron #Cleveland #ClevelandStateUniversity #ConcertHall #Entertainment #MusicBoxSupperClub #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