Friday Night Face Off

Friday Night Face Off (FNFO) is a short-form improv comedy show in Port Jefferson, NY (on Long Island) that has been running since 2002. It has become one of the most successful, longest running comedy shows in New York. It runs every Friday at 10:30pm at a local theatre, set on a pleasant main street. The location is key, as there is plenty to do around the area. With an assortment of restaurants and bars, you could grab something to eat or drink (or both!) before or after the show.

The show uses audience participation and suggestions, making it a fun and interactive night of entertainment. The show is run by a host and pits two teams of improvisers (usually 2 or 3 per team) against each other. The improvisers are challenged to different games throughout the night using a variety of skills and techniques, and a lot of quick wit, that often has the audience laughing their faces off (no pun intended).

I first experienced FNFO back in high school when a friend suggested we go one night to do something different. It was fun and I did laugh. A LOT. I ventured back a few more times, but then had forgotten about it, until years later, when my current boyfriend became a member of FNFO. My boyfriend, who has no acting or comedic experience, went for an open audition three years ago and received a call back. He is naturally funny and has a great sense of humor, and the guys at FNFO could see the potential he had. With lots of rehearsal, he became a regular and is now one of the fan favorites.

Since he became a part of the show, I became a regular in attendance as well. And in the last year I've become an intern with FNFO, though I have no desire to get on stage! I handle the behind the scenes work, such as their social media outlet (Facebook), promoting, setting up and cleaning up the stage area, meeting and talking with audience members, but most of all I am their photographer. I love taking photos, it's been a hobby of mine for as long as I can remember. I normally take photos of objects, places, landscapes/scenery, but since FNFO I've added people and portraits to my repertoire. I take photos of each of their shows and put them online for all to see. Click https://www.facebook.com/FridayNightFaceOff and be sure to "like" the page to see the photos, as well as up-to-date happenings surrounding the show.

*For humorous tweets follow @FNFO on Twitter
*For more info check out www.fridaynightfaceoff.com or www.faceoffunlimited.com
*To see videos from past shows, just search Friday Night Face Off Improv on YouTube or search by the username: johnxpaulxgeorge