History
Face Off Unlimited began as a competitive, short-form improv show in Pt. Jefferson, New York called 'Friday Night Face Off' in 2003. After a few short years, FNFO became one of Long Island's premier late-night comedy experiences, having been called 'Very Funny' by the New York Times. Co-founders Eric Robinson and Jay Painter, inspired by the ongoing success of FNFO, partnered up to create Face Off Unlimited in 2009. Shortly thereafter, a third partner, Joe Tex, joined the mix to form the creative trifecta that has since become a force in NYC's comedy scene. Face Off has produced a plethora of comedy shows, from current hit shows 'BATSU!' and 'The 11th Hour Improv Show', the nationally touring sensation 'A Whole 'Nother Level', and other notable productions including 'Goon River', 'Nads', 'My Friend's Art' and 'Everyday Life. Veteran Face Off University students include performers from both stage and screen that continue to take the entertainment industry by storm.
Specialties
FOU Studios, located in the heart of Astoria, Queens, offers services including film production, audition self-tapes, editing, content development, podcasting services, and improv classes/workshops, as well as serving as the operational headquarters of Face Off Unlimited (www.faceoffunlimited.com). The Face Off Unlimited team are the proud creators/producers of Batsu! New York City, Batsu! Chicago, Pillow Fight, The 11th Hour, Goon River, A Whole 'Nother Level, and The New York City Improv Face Off.