ACCLAIMED IMPROV TROUPE TO DEBUT SCRIPTED SCI-FI MUSICAL AT HOLLYWOOD FRINGE

TIMEHEART

In just three years, Robot Teammate & the Accidental Party has established itself as one of LA’s premier musical improv troupes, wowing audiences by creating spontaneous original musicals based on an audience suggestions. Now the acclaimed group has set out to conquer scripted musical theater this June at the Hollywood Fringe Festival with the world premiere of their new Sci-Fi musical, “Timeheart.”

The Story: After creating time travel in 1976, overlooked inventor Bruce Greenstreet is visited by an eccentric professor named Allagan Allties. He enlists Bruce’s help in a quest to find the Timeheart, the mythic center of spacetime, to save the future from destruction brought about by Bruce’s invention. Along the way, they’re joined by the beautiful Melody McMoon, a mysterious woman that has haunted Bruce’s dreams. The trio of heroes is pursued by agents of Allties’ nemesis, the nefarious mad scientist Steve Antagano, whom they must escape in order to save the universe.

Performances will take place at Theatre Asylum’s Lillian Theatre located at 1076 Lillian Way, LA, CA 90038). The show is family friendly (Ages 10+) and runs 80 minutes. Admission is $15 ($12 for Fringe participants). Tickets go on sale May 1st here: http://hff15.org/2126.

Monday, June 08, 2015: 10:05 P.M. (preview)
Sunday, June 14, 2015: 4:05 P.M.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015: 8:35 P.M.
Friday, June 19, 2015: 8:35 P.M.
Sunday, June 21, 2015: 5:35 P.M.
Thursday, June 25, 2015: 10:05 P.M.
Friday, June 26, 2015: 11:55 P.M.

The book and lyrics for “Timeheart” were conceived through improvisations and then refined during writing sessions over the course of several months with the entire RT+AP troupe participating. Its music was composed by Sam Johnides, who improvised and then refined and arranged its melodies. The “Timeheart” poster was created by artist Michael Maher whose Sci-Fi concept art was showcased in the Oscar-winning film, “Argo.”

“Timeheart” is produced by Kat Primeau, co-directed by Dave Reynolds and Bryan Cain, with sets and props by Miles Crosman and Molly Dworsky stage-managing. Chris Bramante is the head writer, with Nikki Muller as the dramaturge, and Sam Johnides is the music director.

RT+AP’s seasoned cast members have studied at iconic comedy institutions including Upright Citizens Brigade, Comedy Sportz, iO West, The Clubhouse, The Nerdist School, and The Second City. The troupe has entertained thousands at regular performances at iO West, Golden Road Brewery, and The Tudor House Theater. They were nominated for Best New Show at the 2013 Del Close Awards, and earned the title of National Improv Cagematch Champions for their record-breaking 86-week winning streak in the Cherry Crush at iO West.

For more info about Robot Teammate and individual bios go to: www.robotteammate.com.

“Robot Teammate is always worth watching. Their storytelling is top class, their musical versatility is hugely impressive, and, above all, they are properly funny.” – Ewan Phillips, Producer, Whose Line is it Anyway

“The no-holds-barred approach Robot employs to create their high-energy, multi-level musicals is what makes a good improv team truly great.” – Mary Bonney, LA Music Blog

“The smartest, funniest, and hardest working young improvisers I’ve ever worked with.” – Michael Garcia, Director

“artistpoetsgeniuses” – iO West