ALL RISE! The 43rd addition of the Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret is almost in session!!!

The Center “Courtroom” is seeking skilled “lawyers” (performers) of all ages and genres AND enthusiastic “jury” (audience) members to uphold Akron’s artistic “laws”, well beyond a reasonable doubt.

***The #EPCooker is a regularly occurring open mic that takes place on the FIRST SATURDAY of every month***

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO:

Continued fundraising for Wandering Aesthetics’ #KnightCities project, Bigger than a Breadbox, (Tickets now on sale for Bigger Than a Breadbox: The News/Speak Edition), as well as maintaining this vibrant community event.

ABOUT THE EVENT:

Considered by some, “the most EPIC open mic,” they’ve ever attended, the Zenith AWARD-WINNING Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret is a dynamic monthly showcase featuring artistic talent (musicians, theatre artists, dancers, improvisers, standup comedians, and many more…) and “ANYTHING GOES” fun. The #EPCooker “happens” at the newly reopened The Center, located above Time Traveler Records in West Hill, Akron.

Join Wandering Aesthetics, the #EPCookerCommunity and emcee Hayden Gilbert at The Center on Saturday, March 2nd, for a night full of revelry and revelation.

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Through humble beginnings in the basement of a Highland Square flower shop, the #EPCooker is an artist driven event that sees over 60+ audience members, 20+ performers and 4 non-stop hours of art.

Doors open and sign ups for performers begins around 8:00 pm with performances starting around 9:00 pm. ANYONE may sign up for an open mic slot. Performers may also pre-register before the event at epcooker.com.

An emcee, various musical instruments, stage, lighting and sound system (with operators) are provided. The environment is like no other open mic in the region!

ALL varieties of acts are encouraged to perform. Previous acts have included: monologues, acoustic musicians, comedians, feats of strength, play readings, full rock bands, debates, experimental art, puppeteers, dancers, scenes from plays, improvisation, devised work, storytelling and performance artists. But the sky is the limit; no art is too taboo for the #EPCooker!

ALL levels – from beginner to the most experienced – are encouraged to perform. Those under 18 are permitted to attend (and perform!) with adult supervision.

The #EPCooker is not just an open mic. It is an open and welcoming community of artists and advocates. It is also a great networking event, a great place to improve stage presence and a great place to develop as an artist. From comedians to performance artists and even full bands, many wonderful performers have premiered at the #EPCooker.

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There will be water, soda, coffee, wine, and beer available. Outside food and beverages are also permitted.

ABOUT THE EMCEE:

Hayden Gilbert of Hayden Gilbert and The Ruckus!