Meet... George Basil! (NYC/LA)

Oh boy, Winnipeg, wait until you meet the charm and handsome that is George Basil. I first met him in Vancouver at the International Improv Festival there in 2008. He's such a cool guy, down to earth, looks you in the eye when he talks to you. Then I saw him perform with 4Track and was just blown away by the fierce attack of improv that they do on the stage. No offer gets dropped, no idea goes unexplored. If you don't know who 4Track is, they just happen to be New York's hottest improv group. Thankfully, I have since had the pleasure of enjoying George's company at several other festivals on the improv circuit and have always looked forward to getting onstage and playing with him. What a joy. And now Winnipeg, I am so excited to have invited him here, so that I don't just keep it my little secret we can all enjoy his amazingness. – Stephen Sim, IF Artistic Director



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See George live at the festival:

Wednesday, Nov 10th 2010
IMPROV WORKSHOP WITH GEORGE BASIL
Prairie Theatre Exchange, 393 Portage Ave  | 7-10 p.m.  |  $50 or $80 for Wed/Sun classes combined (Sunday class is with Christian Capozzoli)

Friday, Nov 12th 2010
THE FRIDAY NIGHT MAINSTAGE SHOW
Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Ave.  |  8 p.m.  |  $10 

Friday, Nov 12th 2010
THE FRIDAY NIGHT LATE SHOW
Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Ave.  |  11 p.m.  |  $10

Saturday, Nov 13th 2010
THE SATURDAY MAINSTAGE SHOW 
Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Ave.  |  8 p.m.  |  $10
 

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