Brody Theater

Address:	16 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209, USA
Phone:	+1 503-224-2227
Site:	brodytheater.com
Rating:	4.1

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Reviews 11

Marcus Hunter

Im writing this review based on recommendations from my acting/imrpov coach, and from personal experience. This is a place for prospective improv/acting students to sharpen their skills. So, if you run into a few folks whose skills are not up to personal expectations then Im sure everyone at Brodys would be happy to see you leave; make no mistake, these are some of the most welcoming folks I have ever met. However, the initial goal is to build trust, and from that point the creative process can begin. I suppose the previous rating forgot all about this aspect of acting and improv training. We all begin at the same place, "the bottom." My suggesting to the one star reviewer: If you truly want to see amazing improv than Id suggest setting up a gigantic mirror -for his ego-, and begin running through improv drills. By the by, the fact that you use the mentally ill homeless population as a form of comical amusement suggests you do NOT belong within a group of open minded, warm hearted, and talented individuals. Such as those people who can usually be found at Brodys.

Christopher Lipphardt

Miserable improv...painful to sit through. Not worth the price...even if it was free. Too many awkward pauses by common people that had a hard time developing a creative story together. We went on a Saturday night when it should have been the best performers...but instead it seemed like open mic night for rookies. I know improv is difficult and it takes a unique person with quick wit to make it work...but 5 of the 6 performers in this show had zero of these skills. Weve been to over a dozen Improv theaters from coast to coast...and this was the bottom of the barrel. We actually left early and opted to walk the streets of Portland because theres more comedic value from watching homeless people talk to themselves. Ive never written a single review in my life...but I chose to write this one because I dont want anyone else to have to sit through this again.

vct parker-pohl parker-pohl

The improvisation at this venue is OUTSTANDING!! I was in the business of comedy improvisation for over fifteen years and Ive never seen better work than at The Brody. Seriously funny, smart, rigorously trained and dedicated performers.

Darcy Tillitt

Usually not into this sort of thing but found myself laughing out loud! Plus the drinks had generous pours and the food was pretty good. Overall a fun and unique experience.

Jaslyn Cincotta

Truly organic improv, devoid of lame, cheesy-groaners, The Brody Theater is committed to excellence, and has a hysterical ensemble, as well as engaging classes.

nick miller

Question: what happens when you take bottom-of-the-barrel talent and add it to elitist attitudes from the regular performers? Answer: Brody Theater

Tara Wolfe

We had an excellent time at Fly-Ass Jokes. The talent was great and the theater was cozy, were so glad we stopped in on our way through Portland.

Scott Landia

Improv classes and acts here all the time with a small bar in the back. Funny stuff if you are into that sort of thing.

Parth Vader

Went to an improve show here and it was pretty fun and everyone was super friendly

Tammee Candelaria

Excellent drinks. Comfortable atmosphere. Comedy was good for the most part

A Private User

Great place for something different. Funny stuff.