ELDERBERRY JAM IMPROV is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Billed as “The World’s Finest Vintage Improv,” we are a troupe of 8 experienced improvisers over the age of 50.
Working diligently to prevent dementia, we playfully specialize in layering multiple short form games within an overarching longer form structure for maximal Improv fun! Our current show is called Chopped Improv, which is based on the Food Network series Chopped, but our basket of ingredients contains comedic challenges that are competitively structured into engagingly hilarious scenes.
This uniquely challenging and highly entertaining Improv structure was invented by our producer, Miki Manting. Our director, Andy Short, a regular on ImprovBoston’s Family Show, keeps the artistic vision relevant with a resultant highly energetic show.
ELDERBERRY JAM IMPROV loves performing, but we also have three important long term goals. We are committed to the precept that improvisers of all ages should play together- to broaden experience, improve cross-generational shared knowledge and because it is just plain intellectually stimulating! Our goal is to facilitate an age and life-experience enriched culture across all dimensions of Improv performance.
We aspire to perform regularly before age diverse audiences in a format that both builds increased performance possibilities amongst generations and also to assure that the shows we produce are relevant to all audiences.
Secondly, we actively seek performance opportunities that reach out to populations who might not otherwise have the opportunity to enjoy the art of improvisation. In addition to our scheduled appearances in the typical local venues, we are currently negotiating with libraries, senior centers, museums, community festivals and similar nontraditional venues.
Our shows can easily be modified in content and language to be appropriate for any age or audience.
Thirdly, we can be your comedic consultants. Most of us have advanced degrees-many in education. We believe that improvisational comedy can facilitate a much needed improvement in intergenerational communication in society, in business, and any group where generational diversity exists. We are experts at this! We will work with and perform for groups of any size who wish to generate a culture of intergenerational communication through a fun and highly interactive format. We can modify our show to meet your specific needs.