We take comedy seriously! Thus is the motto of Gated Community Improvisation, as well as the underlying attitude for all activities of The Atlantic Theater and the Atlantic Arts Academy. We strive to bring you a professional theater experience, whether it is comedy, drama, music, or any of the arts.

Gated Community Improvisation is the creation of Frank Licari, Travis Thomas, and Jesse Furman. The goal of Gated Community is to provide a professional, unique, and hilarious comedy experience based on sketch and live improvisation.

Frank Licari is the owner of The Atlantic Theater and the Atlantic Arts Academy in Jupiter, Florida. He spent 12+ years in New York City as a professional actor performing in over 40 plays, TV, film, as well as being a member of the highly-acclaimed Blue Man Group. Frank has been in Jupiter for just over 4 years now.

In early 2004, Travis Thomas moved to Florida after a near 5-year stint with the Improv Asylum in Boston, MA. The Improv Asylum has been recognized nationally for their high quality shows, and has been named “Best Comedy Show” in Boston numerous times. Once Frank and Travis met, it didn’t take long before the two were planning a show experience unique to South Florida.

The final piece of this three-headed monster is Jesse Furman. Jesse is the good ol’ boy of the group, the local blood, and one of the most physical performers you will find. In addition to being an Atlantic Arts Academy instructor, Jesse is involved in the public relations and creative development of the theater. Jesse’s acting resume brings a wide variety of expertise to the Gated Community.

Quite honestly…we hate bad comedy! We hate bad theater! Don’t be offended, we’re not pointing any fingers, but we have seen enough to know that really good comedy or theater is hard to find. When you come and see Gated Community Improvisation, we want you to feel that you were part of an experience, and that you witnessed something you had never seen before. Our mix of sketch, improvisation, music, and video will hopefully leave you excited about the possibilities of live theater. If we don’t live up to our goal, let us know…and heads will roll! Remember, we take comedy seriously…very seriously!