OnPoint Improv

Hi Everyone,

I am returning from my definite hiatus for August to make a BIG announcement, an indefinite hiatus. After a blowout show at the Arts at the Armory 7pm September 30th, I will be putting OnPoint on an indefinite hold while I deal with a lot of life changes going on including my engagement, health, helping with local politics and taking the time to put thought into how I want to continue serving my communities.
RSVP here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/onpoint-improv-arts-at-the-armory-benefit-tickets-712079598247

Its been an incredible privilege to run OnPoint for 7 years getting to see incredible performers and being able to support incredible indie teams in there growth. I’ve been reluctant to close down an indie comedy venue but it seems like between Union Comedy, Atomic Comedy, and several indie shows the indie scene will not be lacking a stage anytime soon.

Its also just been my dream to be able to work with so, so many wonderful non-profits and helping support them. Even if it was only and few hundred dollars I was able to raise for them in any given month the messages I got back from some of the smaller ones it was clear that it meant so much to them and it means so much to me to not only help them but to tell people about the incredible work that they’ve done.

As far as the future of OnPoint I’m not sure yet. If it doesn’t come back it will likely be in a new form that is a bit more sustainable for me. While I do love the results and getting to serve multiple communities from a creative and financial stand point, I got burned out on the day to day work.

What am I doing personally now? Focusing on my health both mentally and physically mostly, I’ve been going through a bit of rough time and need more space to focus on getting myself together and preparing myself to move to the next stage with my family (I got engaged back in May!!) and I want to be at my best in mind and body for that. I am also getting involved in Medford politics to see if I can’t have an impact on my community in a different way. I’m also going to do a bunch of charity runs for organizations that I’ve supported with OnPoint in the past so I’m not even done fundraising. I still love my communities, both behind and front of the 4th wall and will do my best to support them.

That being said I’m not going out without celebrating I’m hosting one last big show at the Arts at the Armory on September 30th at 7pm featuring the ImprovBoston Ensemble and Classic Sly. ImprovBoston gave me my start in improv and this show wouldn’t exist without them and Classic Sly has been one of the longest performing teams on OnPoint so I want to celebrate both of them. In additional we will be raising funds for Arts at the Armory themselves so independent acts can continue to have venues to perform at.

Feel free to reach out with any Questions or comments

-Noah