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Ed Reggi was recently a guest on Steve Potter's radio show Cityscape which aired December 28th, 2007. Click the media player below to hear the discussion about the 2007 First Night New Year's Eve celebration in Grand Center.
52ND CITY
Or you can visit KWMU's website for the entire show.
date 1/02/2008
Bill Chott while talking with writer and blogger Thomas Crone recently thanked Ed Reggi for paving the way in making St. Louis an improv community. Reggi loves working with Bill Chott and really send out his appreciation of Bill's statement.
BEST ACTING LESSONS
See the entire blog here and check out Bill Chott's, The Improv Trick here.
date 1/02/2008
 The People's Media Company have spoken, "Reggi offers the best acting around in St. Louis.""It's true! I had taken several classes from Ed Reggi when I lived in St. Charles and I would say Mr. Reggi is one of the country's top acting teachers. (Yes, I said COUNTRY!) Run, don't walk to take his improvisational acting classes; it helped me land three roles on television, and even out here (in LA) they know his name. You can't go wrong with learning from a master like "Reggi" as they call him back home in St. Louis." - Declared by former student Sheila Obrien Ed Reggi's is still offering classes in St. Louis and soon New York City.
date 1/02/2008
 Fontbonne University featured an article on Ed Reggi (class of 1994) and everything he has done since he graduated the college in the early 90's."Ed Reggi makes people happy. Whether he's acting on stage, telling stories over Chinese food or hamming it up for a photo shoot, the guy has charisma. One of the most active and prolific forces on the local and regional improvisational theater scene, this Fontbonne alum shares his joy of creativity - as an actor, writer, director and teacher." To read the entire article check Fontbonne's website link here.
date 11/02/2007
Last winter, Reggi facilitated several Spolin Theatre workshops at the Georgia State Thespian Conference. This was Reggi's first time at the southern state event and he was overwhelmed with the quality and talented students. "Everyone was so eager to learn Spolin's work," cheered Reggi. "There was not this notion that improv meant comedy." The Georgia State Thespians are made up of dozens of Thespian Troupes across the southern state that come together just outside Atlanta. Over 3,000 teens, teachers and sponsors attended this years' 2006 Conference.
JEWISH LIGHT
Ed teaches at several State Thespian Festivals and conferences throughout the school year. Reggi also instructs acting classes in St. Louis. He has exciting new projects for 2008, some of which include: a new movie project; traveling again to the Philippines to teach Spolin's work; and return travel to The London Globe Theater.
date 10/15/2007
 The St. Louis Jewish Light recently featured a photo filled story on Ed Reggi collaborating with the St. Louis Television and Radio Channel Double Helix. KDHX (It's radio and TV call letters) is a community television and radio station serving the entire St. Louis metropolitan region. Reggi created and designed a very successful film making intensive geared toward junior and high school aged students. "The class is amazing, it fills up as soon as we announce it to the public," explained Reggi. The course takes place during the late summer over a period of two-weeks. It includes the students writing, acting and shooting their short film. To read the article visit the Jewish Light.
date 10/02/2007
Former student recently published his own take on improv classes with Ed Reggi. Here is an excerpt from his website:
ADRIANNE FROST
It's Ok To Fail: Just Fail Fast The whole point of improvisation is to act on the fly, on the edge of failure. If you don't fail once in a while, then something isn't right. In fact, there are games that improv performers play before practicing/learning that are intended to promote failure. Once you screw up, you're less likely to worry about it later. One game is "swish-bonk", where a group stands in a circle: someone shouts "swish" with an arm movement to the right. The recipient can swish to the right or "bonk" it back to the left. Variations, hijinx, and failure ensue. Later, in an actual improv setting, a failed idea is ok: performers don't dwell on it. They keep things moving with a new idea. This is reminiscent of two things:
date 9/02/2007
 Good friend of Reggi (and fellow improv actor) Adrianne Frost of MTV's BEST WEEK EVER, has a paperback book entitled "I Hate Other People's Kids," and Reggi says, "if you want to have a great laugh, order this book for Chanukah and Christmas."To order using Barnes & Noble click here. To order using Amazon click here.
date 6/17/2007
 St. Louis Improviser Bill Chott made his debut as a lead in the highly controversial new Farrelly Brother's film starring Johnny Knoxville, The Ringer.Bill Chott has taught improvisation at The Second City, Improv Olympic, Comedy Sportz and Colorado State University. In addition, Bill teaches workshops for both large corporations and people with disabilities. Bill has taught abroad in Denmark and the Netherlands. He also voices cartoons on Saturday Night Live and can be seen in the films Galaxy Quest, Dude Where's My Car? "He is one of the funniest men I have seen in bubble wrap," says Ed Reggi. "What Bill is doing for St. Louis is putting us back on the comedy map. We have so many talented people right here in the heartland."
date 6/17/2007
Ed Reggi was selected as one of the experts to introduce a movie at Webster University's, Chaplin: The rogue behind the reels. Legendary comedic film actor and producer brings vaudevillian, slapstick presence to Film Series for eight weeks. Reggi introduced the third film, Monsieur Verdoux, Chaplin's dark comedy about a deranged French gentleman who weds mature wealthy women with the single purpose to kill them for their money. The strange twist is that Chaplin's character is already married to a seriously ill lady whom he keeps in the countryside, oblivious to his darker side.
TEVYE RETURNS TO CEDAR STREET CENTER
Details can be found here.
date 3/02/2007
Back by popular demand, the Paper Slip Theatre will be showcased as the fourth event in Ozark Actors Theatre's (OAT) 2007 Winter Season on Friday, March 9. This comedy troupe from the St. Louis area is certain to provide an evening of fun and laughter when they take the stage at Cedar Street Center, located at 701 N. Cedar in Rolla. Audience members are invited to come at 7 p.m. for pre-show light appetizers and an opportunity to meet the actors as they "warn up" for the hilarity that follows.
REGGI WINS AN EMMY®
Under the direction of Ed Reggi, improvisation is at the heart of this troupe. Local theatre patrons may remember Reggi, who played Tevya in the 2004 OAT summer production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and will most certainly enjoy the opportunity to see his comedic talents. Reggi spent his teen days sneaking onto the set of the Bill Cosby Show to learn the ropes from the comic master, Cosby himself. "Since I started studying theater when I was a kid, there wasn't a time when I didn't do improv," said Reggi, founder of Paper Slip Theatre. Reggi, who paid his dues at the famed Second City in Chicago, travels internationally performing improvised plays and training actors and also teaches improv at the Center of Creative Arts in University City, where he's the theater program coordinator. Improvisational comedy is a hilarious form of entertainment due to its spontaneous audience-interactive nature. According to Reggi, "It is powerful to be in the room with the act of creation. It's the opposite of seeing a favorite movie over and over. Whatever you see, it never will happen again. It's the act of creation, live." The Paper Slip Theatre is further committed to making all of their comedy clean, ensuring an evening of family-friendly fun on March 9. "We believe there are plenty of laughs to be found in life's little foibles and eccentricities, and we do not need to derive our comedy from foul language or any insensitive themes," stated Reggi. General admission tickets for Comedy Night featuring the Paper Slip Theatre along with food and fun are $15 for adults and $10 for students 18 and under. The ticket includes light appetizers served beginning at 7:00 PM in addition to the show. OAT is pleased to offer a 20% discount to active military and their families. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the OAT Box Office. Box Office hours are from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Monday through Friday and 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Saturday. For further information or to reserve a ticket by phone, call 573-364-9523 and leave a message for the Box Office. Tickets will also be sold at the door if seating is still available. Tickets are also available at this time for the last event in OAT's 2007 Winter Season set for Friday, April 13. Scheduled for that date will be the popular Night of One Acts, produced in collaboration with the UMR Theatre Department as well as the Rolla Public School Drama students.
date 1/02/2007
 On September 11th, 2005, Ed Reggi was awarded his first Emmy® for his voice-over work in the animated television commercial for Langford Homes. The commercial was seen by millions of viewers throughout Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Montana and Texas.We will be posting the commercial under Ed Reggi's YouTube profile.
date 9/15/2005
 Reggi was invited to participate in the first Schalfly ART OUTSIDE event in 2005. Reggi and his Paper Slip cast performed under the main tent at the Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood.ART OUTSIDE is a grassroots St. Louis local community event sponsored by the Schlafly micro brew company. For details check out their website.
date 9/15/2005
Read Ed Reggi's latest article on Improv in St. Louis at www.commonspace.org which is a grassroots St. Louis Cyber community.
PRODUCER REGGI - A SUCCESS!
date 9/09/2005
Expect the unexpected at Improv Festival by Jon Butler
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
Find this page online at: this link here
date 9/09/2005
Check out the article in June 15th issue of the West End Word. The writer interviews several of the St. Louis 48 Hour Film Project participants, including finalist winner Ed Reggi as his Paper Slip Theater Productions.
HARRYPALOOZA
date 7/25/2005
 Dressed as Hogwarts gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid and surrounded by contestants, Ed Reggi calls out the names of finalists in a costume contest. The contest - which was sponsored by the Center of Creative Arts - was one of many events leading up to the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince at 12:01 a.m. July 16. Check out the WEST END WORD article by Kara Beightel and photo of me playing Hagrid. The dress-up was for the Harry Potter release party entitled in the Central West End last week called, HARRYPALOOZA.
date 7/07/2005
 2005 & 2007 International Thespian FestivalJune 20-25, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Every year the International Thespians Festival features more than fifty productions presented by schools from throughout North America. It includes a full schedule of hundreds of workshops presented by theater professionals, individual performances, student playwriting presentations, college auditions and a chance to hang out with nearly 7,000 or so other Thespians. Ed Reggi instructed 8 workshops based on Spolin work at the 2005 and 2007 International Thespian Festival.
date 6/27/2005
 (Joan Lipkin and Ed Reggi, picture provided by www.blacktie-stlouis.com) On May 15, 2005, YASTL held a cocktail reception at Finale, Clayton’s new restaurant and jazz club. 100 guests gathered to support Young Audiences of St. Louis. Several of YASTL's most entertaining artists performed in the swank, state-of-the-art setting at the Finale. The cocktail reception featured a menu created by Finale's executive chef Jeff Constance, who is also the executive chef at J. Buck's. The cocktail reception followed by a showcase of the talented musicians, who work with YASTL to integrate the Arts into the curriculum of St. Louis schools. After enjoying the sounds of some of our city's finest musical talents, Arty Party guests participated in an unforgettable live auction, led by local favorite and YASTL artist Ed Reggi. Even if guests didn’t place the winning bid… for a stay at a vacation home in Park City, Utah or tickets to St. Louis Arts events… Reggi's comedic personality made the auction an experience to remember. Premium seating for the event was $150 per person, and select seating was priced at $100 per person. Arty Party proceeds will support Young Audiences of St. Louis' effort to help all children reach their potential through arts integration. Young Audiences is part of a network of 32 Young Audiences chapters and affiliates nationwide. The first chapter was formed in Baltimore in 1950. Young Audiences of St. Louis (YASTL) was founded in 1958 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1970. The 2002-03 year represents Young Audiences' 44th season in St. Louis. A volunteer Board of Directors provides overall governance and leadership for Young Audiences. The Board is comprised of corporate and business leaders, educators and community volunteers. Six full-time and two part-time staff members handle the organization's day-to-day operations. A growing volunteer association provides assistance in many areas. On the average, 82% of Young Audiences' programs are presented in the Greater St. Louis area. The organization also serves schools and community sites in Illinois and in the eastern half of Missouri. For further information about Young Audiences of St. Louis please call 314-968-5554 or visit their website at www.yastl.org.
date 6/03/2005
 In 2005, Reggi toured the Philippines and met so many wonderful people. His workshops had him in front of Filippinos of all ages. His most inspirational moment was working with children from the Barrio's (really poor areas) who [to Reggi's findings] were quite natural at playing improv. "They understood the concept of being fully present and in the moment," commented Reggi. "Their stories were very real, organic and amazing. I was pleased to get the time to work with them, and I took home something I will never forget: the magic of theatre across cultural, language and religious borders. I am planning to return to the Islands of Water Lillies this Winter very soon."Reggi is looking for an individual or organization to help sponsor and raise the financial support to pay for Reggi to return to the Philippines and teach the kids drama.
date 5/19/2005
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