National Steinbeck Center's July Night at the Museum: Mirth’O’Matics To Improvise July 22nd.

PRLog (Press Release) - Jul. 6, 2011 - National Steinbeck Center Announces July Night at the Museum
Mirth’O’Matics To Improvise At The National Steinbeck Center Friday, July 22nd at 8:00 p.m.

CONTACTS:
Colleen Finegan Bailey
Excutive Director
colleen@steinbeck.org
831-775-4724

SALINAS, CA  National Steinbeck Center located at One Main Street in Oldtown Salinas announces  Night at the Museum Event called “An Improvisation Theater Show” Friday, July 22nd at 8:00 p.m.

Event Details:
What:                    Improvisation Theater Show
Who:                     Monterey Improv Presents The Mirth’O’Matics
When:                  Friday, July 22,  8pm
Where:                 National Steinbeck Center 1 Main Street , Salinas
Cost:                      Tickets:   $5
Contact:               Jenny McAdams  (831) 775-4735

The Mirth’O’Matics, a troupe of improvisation comedy actors from Monterey take audience suggestions and turn them into hilarious scenes made up on the spot.  This will mark the Mirthers debut performance in Salinas . “What an honor to perform in a site honoring one of America ’s great writers,” said Gerry Orton, the troupe’s director, who drew a comparison from the Steinbeck quote, “A journey is a person itself; no two are alike.”  Orton observed, “Just like an improv scene,  no two are alike.  That’s what make improv scenes so much fun.”  The show is upbeat, fast paced, funny and family friendly.  It involves a lot of audience interaction

This will mark the Mirthers debut performance in Salinas . “What an honor to perform in a site honoring one of America ’s great writers,” said Gerry Orton, the troupe’s director, who drew a comparison from the Steinbeck quote, “A journey is a person itself; no two are alike.”  Orton observed, “Just like an improv scene,  no two are alike.  That’s what make improv scenes so much fun.”

The National Steinbeck Center is  working  to promote local businesses, community and encourage local shopping. The event will cost $5.00 per person and offers a no host full bar.  Tickets will be sold at the door the night of the event.  Please call (831) 775-4735.

Background on the National Steinbeck Center :

The National Steinbeck Center is located in Salinas , California , the birthplace of John Steinbeck.  The National Steinbeck Center is a museum and cultural institution whose mission is “to tell the story of John Steinbeck’s rich legacy, and to present, create and explore stories of the human condition.”  The Center offers three visitor experiences:  the John Steinbeck Exhibition Hall, which houses seven themed theaters with film clips and interactive exhibits from the Nobel prize-winning author’s works, the Rabobank Agriculture Museum, which explores the stories of the Salinas Valley “from field to fork,” and changing art and cultural exhibits and a variety of educational and public programs.  For more information about the National Steinbeck Center , or past festivals, please visit the National Steinbeck Center ’s website at www.steinbeck.org.

For more information on upcoming events or purchase tickets call (831) 775-4735.