After 27 years of fearless fun and bold characters, Chicago's Annoyance Theatre has opened a theater and training center at 367 Bedford Ave in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The Annoyance NY will feature original shows every Thurs-Sunday night and classes for all levels of experience year-round.

Established in 1987, The Annoyance has created over 250 shows, comprised of improvisation, sketch, full-length plays, cabaret, and full-length musicals. Many Annoyance alumni can be seen today on stage, in films, and on television both in front of and behind the camera such as Jane Lynch (Glee), Andy Richter (Late Night with Conan O'Brien), Matt Walsh (Veep), Kate Flannery (The Office), Conner O'Malley (Late Night with Seth Meyers), Aidy Bryant and Vanessa Bayer (current SNL cast), and Jill & Faith Soloway (Transparent). The upcoming Brooklyn show schedule features comedy created by The Annoyance's Chicago alumni, NY graduates of its NY training program, and guest performers.

The Annoyance's training is guided by its Artistic Director, Mick Napier, and based on the approach found in his book "Improvise: Scene from the Inside Out." Their classes are known for providing specific, individualized feedback and helping students to develop and maintain a strong individual voice in their improvisation. Over 700 unique students have taken a class at The Annoyance NY since the program began in October, 2013.

Annoyance's show schedule and upcoming classes can be viewed online at the company's website, www.theannoyance.com

For more information and press inquiries, contact NY Executive Director Philip Markle ([email protected]) or call 718-569-7810.

Annoyance Theater NY 367 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11211 www.theannoyance.com