Charlie Todd - The Art of the Prank

March 7, 2011December 15, 2023

Improv Everywhere: King Philip IV

For our latest mission we staged an unauthorized autograph signing in the Metropolitan Museum of Art with an actor who bears a striking resemblance to King Philip IV of Spain. Standing in front of the 400-year-old Velà¡zquez painting, the “King” greeted museum patrons and offered free signed 8à—10 photos.

Starring: Chadwick Elliott as King Philip IV and Charlie Todd as his handler. Shot by: Matt Adams, Gabriel Chai, Keith Haskel, Joe Stramowski. Photography: Katie Sokoler

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January 31, 2011December 15, 2023

Improv Everywhere: Worst Ice Skater Ever?

From Charlie Todd of Improv Everywhere:

For our latest mission an ice skater stranded alone on the rink transformed from a novice into an expert in New York”s Bryant Park. The project was a collaboration with Ice Theatre of New York. Enjoy the video and then check out more photos here.

Starring: Kenny Moir, performing Ice Theatre of New York”s repertory piece “In A Nutshell”. Produced by: Charlie Todd and Matt Adams, Ethan Lercher, Moira North, Itai Shoffman

No Pants Subway Ride 2011

From Charlie Todd of Improv Everywhere:

On Sunday, January 9th, 2011 over 5,000 people took off their pants on subways in 48 cities in 22 countries around the world. In New York, our 10th Annual No Pants Subway Ride had over 3,500 participants, spread out over six meeting points and ten subway lines. Watch the video below.

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January 3, 2011December 15, 2023

Improv Everywhere: No Pants Subway Ride 2011

From Charlie Todd of Improv Everywhere: We’ve released the details for the No Pants Subway Ride event in New York and in cities around the world.

All are invited to participate in the 10th Annual No Pants Subway Ride. The event will take place at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 9. Everything you need to know is in this post. Please read it carefully!

Requirements for Participation:

1) Willing to take pants off on subway
2) Able to keep a straight face about it

This is a participatory event. Do not show up unless you plan to take your pants off. This includes the media.

Details

When: Sunday, January 9 at 3:00 PM, Sharp! (Over by around 5:30)
Where: Six meeting points spread out all over New York City.
Bring: A backpack/bag and a metro card.
Wear: Normal winter clothes (hat, gloves, etc)
Facebook: You can RSVP to the Facebook Event

Continue reading here / Full Details for other cities here.

Save The Date: No Pants Subway Ride 2011

From Charlie Todd of Improv Everywhere:

The 10th Annual No Pants Subway Ride will take place on Sunday, January 9 in New York City. More info with the meeting point and start time will be posted to this site in early January. For now, save the date. You can RSVP on Facebook.

See last year’s event:

Once again we are encouraging folks in other cities around the world to stage their own No Pants rides on the same day. Here is the list of cities who participated last year. Anyone organizing a regional No Pants event should let us know by leaving a comment on this post along with all of the necessary details. The lead organizer must also send us an email via our contact form. In a few weeks we will publish a list of all participating cities along with links to any Facebook events. Groups have staged the event on trolleys, light rails, and buses in the past, so don”t let a lack of subway system stop you! 44 cities participated last year. Check the list linked above to see if one happened in your city last year before trying to start your own (preference will go to the prior year”s organizers.)

If you are unfamiliar with this tradition, you can read the history here: The No Pants Subway Ride.