Monkey
Noodle
Theatrics
Who we are
Monkey Noodle Theatrics is a dynamic and innovative theatrics company located in Illinois, just outside St. Louis, MO. We specialize in a wide range of performance art for all ages. From devised works to improv comedy, we bring stories to life on stage to engage, entertain, and inspire audiences.
At Monkey Noodle, we are committed to our community as well. Our talented team of performers brings their passion and creativity to you through educational opportunities such as classes and workshops for anyone interested in theatre.
Monkey Noodle also offers fundraising experiences for businesses looking for unique fundraising opportunities. We currently offer hosted trivia nights, adult spelling bees, and improv performances.
OUR CREATIVE
DIRECTORS
Emily Schneider received her bachelors at SIUE in theater performance. She has studied improv and comedy sketch writing with The Second City where she dialed in on her love of both. Currently, Emily performs with Monkey Noodle, ComedySportz, and Paper Slip.
Emily Schneider
Creative director
Josh is a graduate of SIUE’s department of Theatre and Dance ('09) with an emphasis in performance. He has created and achieved success as the Artistic Director of Everyman Productions, an improv company, and the Associate Artistic Director of The Rogue Theatre Co. Josh has an extensive resume of professional credits in acting, directing and sound design in both the Chicago and St Louis theatre communities.
Josh Douglas
Creative director
Monkey Noodle Improvisers
Sarah Sash Goins
Sam Dietiker
Angie Spencer
Jack Luecke
Mark Kelley
Tom Kessinger
Ben Hunter
Luis Castro
Lisa Hinrichs
Joseph Garner
Cheri Hawkins
Doug Imler
Improvisation Education
Arts Advocacy Fun
mission statement
To share in the joy of conversation is improvisation at its most raw and vulnerable form. At Monkey Noodle Theatrics, we take that thought and apply it directly to both our performances and educational opportunities. Teaching fellow artists of all ages to create truthful and engaging characters allows us to share the concepts of willing collaboration, active listening, and effective communication which are core attributes to great performers and even better human beings. And on top of all of that, we have a hell of a time laughing and having fun!
PERFORMANCE
Standard improv shows
Our two person improv shows are a more intimate experience tailored toward smaller venues and audiences that are guaranteed to make you laugh! Show run time is approximately forty-five minutes.
Our five person improv shows are for a larger audience such as after prom/graduations and theatres. These shows are complete audience participation and an absolute riot! Show run times are approximately an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes.
corporate events
Aside from helping your business grow, Monkey Noodle also wants to help you kick back and have some fun on the job! Our corporate events help to create collaboration among your team, promote listening and communication skills, and you are most certainly going to laugh!
kid's improv
As artists, Monkey Noodle strives to inspire faith in the theatre and more specifically, improv. Not only to our adult patrons but more importantly, to our youth who will comprise our artists, leaders, teachers, scholars, and everyone else in the not too distant future. We believe that children are honest and smart and deserve art that challenges them all while having a blast!
Our kid's improvisation is hands on, creative, and fun. We work extremely hard to make sure that children's ideas are heard and seen and acted upon. Whether that's by touring the zoo on planet Flangil, telling ghost stories around a campfire, or just playing games that make us laugh, our kid's improv is sure to be a hit with any youngster.
fundraising
We want to help you raise money! From hosting your fundraising bash to one of our custom adult spelling bees, and everything in between, you are sure to raise the money needed for your cause!
EDUCATION
WORKSHOPS
Monkey Noodle Theatrics offers a wide variety of workshops that are hands-on, intimate, and honestly just a blast to be a part of. Our workshops range from short form improvisation, long form improvisation, active listening and effective communication, audition prep, story-telling to young audiences, and much more. Contact us here for more info or to book!
CLASSES
Our small classes are 8 weeks/once a week and strive to send artists, both children and adults, back into their community with stronger tools and a better understanding of their craft. Classes include instructional improvisation, long form improv, short form improv, devised theatre, acting for the novice, & audition monologues. Contact us here for more info or to book!
Connect with us!
Emily Schneider
monkeynoodletheatrics@gmail.com
217-556-2011
Josh Douglas
joshuadaviddouglas@gmail.com
618-806-4792
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