Loose Moose Theatre
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The Loose Moose Theatre Company (LMTC), was co-founded in 1977, by Keith Johnstone and Mel Token. LMTC has an international reputation for developing the theatrical style of improvisation and specifically the work of Keith Johnstone. LMTC is the birthplace of such improvisation shows as Theatresports™, Micetro™, Gorilla Theatre™ and Life Game™.
The Loose Moose is an active theatre company producing in house and touring, plus it offers a training centre for individuals interested in improvisational theatre. They have continued a long-standing tradition of producing a weekend-afternoon series of children's theatre, and an evening series of improvisational comedic theatre.
Loose Moose has existed in a few venues since its inception. Beginning in a space within an industrial complex in the northeast area of Calgary (near the airport). After space-use and lease negotiations with a neighbouring Christian academy failed to be resolved, LMTC took up in the historic Garry Theatre in the Inglewood district. In 2005, LMTC moved into a new performance space in the Calgary Crossroads Market.
Many LMTC alumni are now working in the areas of film, television, stage and still use their improvisational skills as a foundation for their work. Loose Moose alumni include Roman Danylo, Dennis Cahill, Rebecca Northan, Albert Howell, Tony Totino, Rick Hilton, Dave Duncan, Mark McKinney, Bruce McCulloch, Norm Hiscock, Veena Sood, Clem Martini, Patti Stiles, Peter Oldring, Derek Flores, Terra Hazelton, Eric Amber, Pat Kelly,Shawn Kinley and David Lawrence.
