06 Nov 2019

ComedySportz Brand Converting to GIT Improv Following 30 Years of Laughs

By Patrick Adamson

 

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 6, 2019) — The longest-running show in the Quad Cities takes a final bow in November as the entity known as ComedySportz will be formally converting into GIT Improv following a 30-year run of family-friendly, competitive improv matches.

02 Jun 2015

ComedySportz World Championship

By Patrick Adamson

Tuesday, June 9th, 2015, ComedySportz Quad Cities (CSzQC) is welcoming twenty three other ComedySportz teams to the Quad Cities for a week of laughter, learning, and competition. The teams all have the same goal, to have fun and be crowned the World Champion.  Matches begin on June 10th and continue through June 13th.  Tickets are available by calling 309-786-1111 or online at www.comedysportzqc.com

"250 comedians from coast to coast and even England will be coming to The Establishment," said Patrick Adamson, owner of CSzQC. "We're looking to add a fifth Championship banner to our wall." ComedySportz Quad Cities has won the Championship previously in 1997, 1998, 2002, and 2007.

Staff and volunteers have been hard at work to organize and promote the event.  While in town the comedians can learn and improve their trade by taking one of the fifty-two educational workshops offered during the week. They will be touring the areas attractions, eats, and breweries.

Jimmy Carrane's popular podcast Improv Nerd will be in town on Friday June 12th to record a live podcast featuring ComedySportz founder Dick Chudnow and the current CSz Worldwide Executive Director Matt Elwell.

The Championship will also be the kickoff point for CSz Indianapolis player Claire Wilcher to begin her CSz World Tour.  Over the summer months Claire will be driving a 27-foot RV and performing in all twenty three domestic CSz cities.  She is currently working on a way to drive the RV to Manchester, England and Berlin, Germany.

"This is such a unique opportunity for comedy fans in the QC. For example on Wednesday night you can see comedians from San Jose compete against Los Angeles, or Seattle vs. Milwaukee all in the same match!"  Jeff Adamson, ComedySportz Quad Cities founding member added "We are in our 25th year in the area, and what a great way to make it special."

ComedySportz Quad Cities and all the other cities in attendance belong to CSz Worldwide, a trade association dedicated to changing the world though collaboration, inspiration, gratitude, and fun.

The Establishment is a comedy venue located at 220 19th street Rock Island, IL.  The Establishment is the home of CSz Quad Cities and produces ComedySportz, the longest running show in the QC.

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23 Apr 2015

Helping With Humor

By Patrick Adamson
On Sunday, May 3rd, 2015, ComedySportz Quad Cities (CSzQC) is teaming up with magician David Casas to raise money for The Humility of Mary Shelter. The special showcase will take place at The Establishment. The doors open at 5pm and the performances begin at 6pm.  Tickets are available by calling 309-786-1111 or online at www.comedysportzqc.com

"Events like Helping With Humor allow us to continue assisting those most vulnerable in our community through the services at Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc." said Cindi Gramenz, Program Director of the shelter. "We value each community member that chooses to support us, and a great way to do that is a fun afternoon with our team, David Casas, and ComedySportz!"

Helping With Humor will feature an art exhibit from Humility of Mary Shelter participants.  At 6pm award-winning magician David Casas will perform followed by a fast paced ComedySportz match.  One hundred percent of the ticket proceeds will be going to the Humility of Mary Shelter to support their ongoing programs. There will be food and drinks available throughout the evening.

Humility of Mary Shelter provides temporary and permanent housing and services. They offer the opportunity to men and women experiencing homelessness to become more stable emotionally, mentally, and physically.  In the last year they provided 24,500 nights of shelter to 698 individuals, fifty percent of which had never been homeless before.  "Our goal is to raise enough money to fund the shelter for several nights, we want to raise our community up; bring them together for a good cause and a laugh," said Patrick Adamson, CSzQC owner and comedian.

The Establishment is a comedy venue located at 220 19th street Rock Island, IL.  The Establishment is the home of CSz Quad Cities and produces ComedySportz, the longest running show in the QC.

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