Something Dada Improvisational Comedy Co., was formed in October of 1994 in Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio

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. The original eight cast members (Jeff Blanchard, Christopher Bohan, Robert Ellis, Stan Morse, Brian Reed, Russel Stich & Patrick White) were all Cleveland based actors and comedians.

Background

After performing most of the renovations themselves, the group opened Cabaret Dada, an improvisational theatre

Improvisational theatre

Improvisational theatre takes many forms. It is best known as improv or impro, which is often comedic, and sometimes poignant or dramatic. In this popular, often topical art form improvisational actors/improvisers use improvisational acting techniques to perform spontaneously...

 in the Warehouse District

Warehouse District

-Canada:* Distillery District is located in Toronto, Ontario and is the largest collection of Victorian-era industrial architecture in North America.-United States :...

 in downtown Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...

 in May 1995. Running continuously in the same location from 1995 to 2006, it is one of the longest running shows in America outside of New York

New York

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 or Chicago

Chicago

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Due partly to its location and longevity, it has proven to be one of the top feeders to larger theaters, and several of their performers have also performed as part of The Second City

The Second City

The Second City is a improvisational comedy enterprise which originated in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.The Second City Theatre opened on December 16, 1959 and has since expanded its presence to several other cities, including Toronto and Los Angeles...

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The theatre closed down in 2006, but Something Dada continues to perform improvisational comedy every at the Tower Press Building in Cleveland.

"Cabaret Dada" refers to the theater, and "Something Dada" refers to the comedy troupe.

Current cast

• Matt Dolan
• Cody Farinacci
• Maria Livers
• JR Sekerak
• Russ Stich
• Tori Woods

Former cast

• Ed Ackerman
• Dave Amiott
• Jim Asmus
• Jeff Blanchard
• Chuck Bates
• Chris Bohan
• John Bohan
• Adam Brooks
• Kaylene Brown
• George Caleodis
• Gina Conner
• Troy Danahey
• Mary Bridget Davies
• Magdalyn Donnely
• Bob Ellis
• John Fairbairn
• Jim Fath
• Rick Ferguson
• Jenn Fowler
• Brian Fox
• Alan Gerding
• Fred Gloor
• Jim Green
• Mike Hagesfeld
• Chris Hegedus
• Mike Herzog
• Brandi Holtz
• Tim Hughes
• Julie Konrad
• Marlene Kelly
• Jason Makman
• Mike Martone
• Erin Miller
• Don Mitri
• Stan Morse
  Stan Morse
  Stan Morse is an actor, writer, and director. He is a co-founder of the Cabaret Dada theater, and is the founder and artistic director of Liquid Radio Players in Los Angeles.-External links:* * * *...
  
  
• Mike Nassif
• Larry Nehring
• Chris Nicholl
• Jacob Novak
• Aaron Patterson
• Carla Petroski
• Dana Quercioli
  Dana Quercioli
  Dana Quercioli is a stage and film actress, and alumna of Cabaret Dada and The Second City.She graduated from West Geauga High School, Chesterland, Ohio and currently attends Cleveland State University.-External links:...
  
  
• Johanna Ratner
• Brian Reed
• David Schmoll
• Bob Slatt
• Heather Stout
• Chrissy Swinko
• Joe Teeters
• Gretchen Thomas
• Pat White
• Matt Zitelli