
Tell Me Something
Actors, dancers, and musicians transform your stories, photos, and ideas into unforgettable performances.
TELL ME SOMETHING is an improv show like no other. Hosted by drag sensation Vanity Lavain, Strike Anywhere’s ensemble of musicians, actors, dancers and live costume designer create subtle, nuanced compositions that span a wide range of genres all based on audience suggestions. Audience members might share a poignant story, a set of movements, a text message, a photo or a chord progression which launches the group into each live composition. The pieces are sculpted via Soundpainting, the universal sign-language for live composition. Audiences actively decipher the sign language while watching their suggestions come to life in unexpected ways. Strike Anywhere is the preeminent Soundpainting ensemble in the U.S. and has performed and taught in over 200 venues in 16 states and 8 countries.
Years: 2023-Present
Tell Me Something at Young Ethel’s
Production History
The Rat NYC 2025-26 Residency: Oct 7, Dec 2, Feb 3, April 7, June 2
The Rat NYC 2024-25 Residency: Dec 3, Feb 4, April 1, June 3
Young Ethel’s 2023-24 Residency: Nov 7, Dec 3, Feb 6, Mar 5, April 2, May 7
Audience Member
“I love how you weren’t afraid to move away from comedy improv. I loved the abstraction. The pieces were really moving. Bravo!"
Audience Member
"I've never seen anything like it. Totally unique!"
"I couldn’t keep my eyes off the conductor. It was beautiful."
Audience Member



