WhipSuit comedy
WhipSuit was formed by long time improvisers and friends Rick Horner and Cubby Altobelli. They share a vision: a mobile and compact improv group. Rick heads the group, drawing not only on his years of improv experience - performing and directing - in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Richmond, but also his Degree in Acting, and his excellent sales techniques as a guide. Cubby, the prideful sidekick, draws on his 10 year love of improv, forays into commedia d’el arte and clowning, and peerless mastery of boondoggle to try and keep up. Since its premiere in 2005, WhipSuit has garnered and proven a reputation for excellence.
Rick and Cubby first met in the short form group Elaschtick in the balmy summer of 2003. They quickly bonded over shared loves of comic books, bad movies and most of all, improv. Quickly discovering an engaging stage rapport, it’s not surprising that they found themselves in a number of Philly groups together, including ZombieShark, Hypnotoad, and The Cabal. Their shared fervent love of performance, and willingness to dedicate themselves to a great show no matter where it was, or how little time there was to prepare led them to experiment together, finding a reliable and entertaining dynamic. Following an almost commando comedic credo, they will never turn down a show and they infuse every performance with their intense love of improv.
Rick and Cubby first met in the short form group Elaschtick in the balmy summer of 2003. They quickly bonded over shared loves of comic books, bad movies and most of all, improv. Quickly discovering an engaging stage rapport, it’s not surprising that they found themselves in a number of Philly groups together, including ZombieShark, Hypnotoad, and The Cabal. Their shared fervent love of performance, and willingness to dedicate themselves to a great show no matter where it was, or how little time there was to prepare led them to experiment together, finding a reliable and entertaining dynamic. Following an almost commando comedic credo, they will never turn down a show and they infuse every performance with their intense love of improv.
WhipSuit: Philadelphia improv’s own Dynamic Duo
