Speaking of his favorite things, Brice Hagar quickly turns to the art of story. It is what draws him to the theater, both as audience and as performer. He remarks that storytelling is one of the oldest forms of entertainment, education, inspiration, and fun.
Brice joined Roswell Community Little Theatre, RCLT, in the fall of 2022. He was cast as the inspector in Unexpected Guest, an Agatha Christie murder mystery. He was professional and a pleasure to work with both on stage, and behind the scenes.
In 2023, Brice played the lead role as the affable gad-about Bertie in Jeeves Intervenes, from the P.G. Wodehouse 1920 British comedy series, Jeeves. His timing, physical comedy, and joy for the dramatic arts shined in this play. He worked well with the cast and director and was instrumental in the building of the set. He brought a strong sense of fun to the play and worked diligently to make each scene better or funnier or larger than life.
A game of "Switch," with Brice Hagar and Jacob Sanders.
Recognizing his talent, sense of fun, and sharp wit, the theater quickly asked him to join the improv troupe at RCLT. An avid fan of Who’s Line is it Anyway Brice has enjoyed being a part of the troupe. A sometimes student of this form of the dramatic arts, Brice remarks, “Humor is about subverting expectations.” He explains that the humor and the joke sneak up on you, and as he speaks about it, he is clearly delighted at the prospect of sneaking humor subverting expectations. That delight is contagious.
Whether he has a script or in improv, Brice is a fabulous dramatist. His quick wit and thoughtful approach as well as his talent at physical comedy make for a great performance.
For a wonderful evening of laughs and the unexpected humor that may just sneak up on you, join Brice Hagar and the RCLT for Mission Improvable this coming Friday night.
Roswell Kids Arts Program, KAPS, has been in rehearsal for an improv extravaganza.
At KAPS imagination and creativity flourishes. These students of the theatrical arts have been rehearsing and learning how to make each other look like geniuses, work together as an ensemble, and have great fun on stage.
They are bringing us improvisation live on Friday Nov. 11 and Saturday Nov. 12 at 7:30 pm at Roswell Community Little Theatre. It will be a great evening out for the whole family. Tickets are only $5.00 and available at the door and on line.
We hope to see you at the theater and thank you for supporting Roswell youth in arts programs.
Calling all talented folks. There is one more audition for Santa's Talent search at Roswell Community Little Theatre, Tuesday Nov. 8 at 6:30.
There is a $25.00 non-refundable entry fee and an entry form available here. There will be cash prizes from $100 to $300. Come on out and try your hand. Thank you for supporting the arts in Roswell..
Keaton Hartwell has been in the dramatic arts since he was a child. He began in KAPS (Kids Arts Programs) when it was located at the First Presbyterian Church of Roswell prior to 2013. He began working with the Improv Ensemble at Roswell Community Little Theatre (RCLT) with Alethea Hartwell's fist improv performance at RCLT in 2021.
Physical comedy is one of Keaton Hartwell's strengths. A product of the Commedia dell'Arte, a school of the dramatic arts developed in Italy in the late 1500's, physical comedy showcases athleticism and timing. Many of us have enjoyed this type of comedy in theater and on television, with the likes of Charlie Chaplin, John Ritter, Dick Van Dyke, Jackie Chan, Jennifer Aniston, and Bette Midler to name a few. The Pratt fall, the "Drunken Master," and even the double-take can be types of physical comedy. It lends itself beautifully to improv. In the photo, Hartwell seems to be falling, even though he is still in control of his actions. It's lively, funny, and compelling stage work.
Hartwell is not the only physical comedian in the ensemble. Lynetta Zuber, Michael Bozeman, and new members Jacob Sanders and Brice Hager have great strengths in this area.
Hartwell, Hager, Bozeman, Zuber and Sanders are all athletic and have wonderful senses of timing -- two things critical for physical comedy. They are also quick witted and enjoy being on stage. They connect with the audience. All of these qualities make a great fit for improv.
The Improv ensemble at RCLT is filled with many fine talents and the performance will be fun for all ages. Don't miss this Friday's show, interact with the cast, put some great comedy in your day. This live improv will be Friday, Nov. 4, 7:30 pm at the Roswell Community Little Theatre. We hope to see you there.
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