Improv Everywhere Creator At Drexel Tonight

Charlie Todd, the creator of the infamous prank group Improv Everywhere and well known Youtube Prankster, will be at Drexel University tonight, Wednesday Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. to run an MP3 Experiment followed by a presentation of behind the scenes stories and a question and answer session. Todd’s visit and experiment mark Improv Everywhere’s first ever visit to Philadelphia.
The MP3 Experiment is a mass social game in which participants download a 45-minute MP3 file to their mobile devices, head out to the same public location, and blend in with the crowd. At a specific, predetermined time, participants press play and begin to carry out coordinated instructions delivered to their headphones via a narrator, “Steve.” Those uninvolved will surely watch in wonder of the spontaneous coordination of such a large group.
Following the MP3 Experiment, Todd will be giving a hour long presentation where he will highlight how he pulls off his most successful stunts. Some of Todd’s most successful stunts include no pants subway rides and spontaneous musicals. The show also features clips of Improv Everywhere’s best videos with Charlie’s live commentary and an interactive question and answer session.
The MP3 Experiment begins at 5 p.m. sharp and lasts 45 minutes. Charlie Todd's presentation begins at 7 p.m. Participants in the MP3 Experiment must bring the MP3, a red, blue, yellow or green shirt, and an uninflated balloon. The MP3 can be downloaded here.
About Improv Everywhere
Improv Everywhere is a New York City-based prank collective that causes scenes of chaos and joy in public places. Created in August of 2001 by Charlie Todd, Improv Everywhere has executed over 100 missions involving tens of thousands of undercover agents.
About Urban Playground
Urban Playground is a student organization at Drexel University that exists to make social ideas a reality. The group provides experience, tools, marketing, and a community centered approach to spread fun in public spaces. The group is composed of “Youtubers” who have a history of organized fun flash mobs, social experiments, and playground restoration.