***DOORS FOR THIS MONTH'S #EPCOOKER WILL OPEN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING The Akritical Report***

"[The #EPCooker provides] a venue for me and many others in the Akron area to put it out there and hone our performing arts abilities." – Michael Carrino

My friend and yours, Tyler Hodges, is taking over the Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret for just one day! Join Tyler and Wandering Aesthetics as we captivate, collaborate, and incubate the performing arts throughout the 46th addition of the Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret.

CALLING ALL PERFORMING ARTISTS!!! The HodgePodge is on! Get yourself down to The Center on Saturday, June 1st at 9 PM for the most unique and captivating open mic in the area.

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

Date: Saturday, June 1st (Doors: 9 PM • Performance: 10 PM)

Location: The Center (Located above Time Traveler Records)

Featured Emcee: Performer Tyler Hodges

Cost: Pay-What-You-Can Donation at the door
($5.00 Suggested Donation)

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO:

Continued fundraising for Wandering Aesthetics' #KnightCities project, Bigger than a Breadbox, (Returning late this summer), as well as maintaining this vibrant community event.

ABOUT THE EVENT:

Considered by some, "the most EPIC open mic," they've ever attended, the Akron Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau's 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 The Center, a performance space dedicated to the development of artists, located above Time Traveler Records in West Hill, Akron.

Join Wandering Aesthetics, the #EPCookerCommunity and emcee Tyler Hodges at The Center on Saturday, June 1st for a memorable 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.