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Men in Shirts

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ABOUT THE SHOW

Men in Shirts present their deepest and darkest improv to date with “The Abyss”. Only by looking into the abyss of ourselves, do we reveal our true desires, fears and secrets. This deep, character based improv “dramedy” will leave you laughing, crying, and considering your own dark side. From a single suggestion Chuck Charbeneau, and Clifton Highfield create truthful monolouges, twisted characters, and tremendous scenes right in front of your eyes.You can often catch this duo at the Improv Inferno in Ann Arbor, MI.

Sorry kids, “The Abyss” is for adult audiences only, and is not for the easily offended. Whether you’re a librarian or a serial rapist, “The Abyss” will find enough darkness and enough light to make even the strangest lives seem normal.

Since 2002, Men in Shirts has brought both "The Confessional" and “The Abyss” to festivals across North America. They have performed in the Miami Improv Festival, the Phoenix Improv Festival, the Toronto Improv Festival, the Kitchener/Waterloo Improv Festival, the Chicago Improv Festival, Snubfest Chicago, and the San Francisco Improv Festival.

"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you."
--Friedrich Nietzsche

My Interests

Improv Comedy, Improv, Improv Theatre, Theatre, Music, Art, Dancing, Techno, Clubbing, Comedy, Movies, Sketch Comedy, Sinning.

I'd like to meet:

People who laugh, Private Bookings, Sponsors, Groupies, Agents, Photographers, Film Students, Artists, Bands, DJ's, Improvisors, Actors. People who will let us crash on their couch while we're touring.

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ABOUT THE DUO

Men in Shirts is an improvised duo founded in 2001 by Clifton Highfield and Chuck Charbeneau, with artistic direction from Jim Nemeth. Often seen with special musical guest Jamey Rosen, “Men in Shirts” has performed shows to audiences across the Metro-Detroit area. “Men in Shirts” rely only on the talents of each other and a single suggestion from the audience to create a 20-45 minute play.

Clifton and Chuck pride themselves on their use of different improv styles to create a comedic performance with a touch of realism that comes from the heart. Clifton, a 9 year veteran performer and graduate of Improv Olympic, is ADHD at its funniest. Chuck, a 14 year veteran performer, student of Paul Sills and the Improv Olympic and an accomplished mime and actor, always has the perfect reaction to split your sides. Together Clifton and Chuck create an honest character driven improvised play right before the audiences’ eyes.


“The Abyss” is inspired by Liz Allen & Jimmy Carrane, with artistic direction from Jim Nemeth.p

My Blog

Writers Deserve Money

My favorite movies were written by someone. They should get paid for that work.
Posted by Men in Shirts on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:48:00 PST

Pacto Suicido, Me in the third person, and Global Warming...

Hello friends! Clif here, I wanted to let everyone know about my other myspace page. I talk about myself in the third person, and there are a bunch of photo's of me all over it. But if your interested...
Posted by Men in Shirts on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:10:00 PST

NCAA Football 2007 brought to you by Appilacian State

University of Michigan Football fans everywhere are screaming CAAAAARRRR! University Michigan Head Coach Lloyd Carr appeared to be out-coached and his team was out-played at the Wolverines home opener...
Posted by Men in Shirts on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 04:29:00 PST

Mike Vick

Mike Vick has plead guilty.Neither the NFL nor the judge have laid down a punishment. Vick is concerned about his life in the NFL after his sentence in prison.Should he play in the NFL again? My answe...
Posted by Men in Shirts on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:21:00 PST

Parking - LA’s 1 Scam

What a scam parking in LA is...6 months ago we (Lisa and I) arrived in LA. We rented a shitty little studio in Koreatown, and went to the Parking Dept. to purchase a permit so that we could park on ou...
Posted by Men in Shirts on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 07:44:00 PST

Clifs Notes LA Style - pt 2

The second 6 months of the year plan have brought many nice things.Top Four: - Taft Hartley - My quotation in a book - A house to live in - Hummingbirds in my yardI love California. I love improv. I l...
Posted by Men in Shirts on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 02:02:00 PST

I love the drama of sport -

The on the field/court drama. Not the off field/court drama.Right now the 3 leading sports stories are not the Detroit Tigers kicking ass in the AL Central.InsteadNFL - Superstar Quarterback under fed...
Posted by Men in Shirts on Sun, 22 Jul 2007 06:11:00 PST

Clif's Notes LA Style

So since I've been in LA, 5 months now. I've had a couple background roles that actually have me on camera, and on TV.CSI: NY - Season Finale - I pull the dead body of a condom machine.Scrubs: - Seaso...
Posted by Men in Shirts on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:26:00 PST

PIF 6...Over

PIF 6 was great, I was in three shows, all of which were given a short blogspot hereAlthough, I encourage you to read the whole review of the festival, I will provide you with the three blurbs that re...
Posted by Men in Shirts on Wed, 16 May 2007 07:48:00 PST

Clif's Notes

PIF is coming!!!Until then you can see Improv in Phoenix at the fundraiser shows! Check out my friends Galapagos for more info! Or just look for the bulliten.Men in Shirts will be seen in whole at PIF...
Posted by Men in Shirts on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:16:00 PST