Monday, December 14, 2009

Handbells

For our latest Improv Everywhere mission, we surprised a Salvation Army bell ringer by bringing along our own bell ringers to play with him.
Our first ringer came out with a gigantic bell
and the group gradually grew,
until we had a 13 member handbell choir playing "Joy to the World".

It was a fun christmas surprise for the ringer and all the people in the street!
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57 comments:

  1. Cindy Jones LantierDecember 14, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    This was amazing! It gave me shivers and brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful surprise at Christmas time!

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  2. HundewandererDecember 14, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    How cute. The church I went to as a kid had a handbell choir, they are beautiful. The Salvation Army bell ringer will have a story to remember for the rest of his life. hugs from HW

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  3. AnonymousDecember 14, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    I love Improv Everywhere! This was quite lovely. Thanks!

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  4. amberDecember 14, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    I love his after expression.

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  5. spiral styleDecember 14, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    The faces said it all, JOY! Thanks

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  6. daya saraswati dasiDecember 14, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    this is AWESOME!!! how can i get involved? I've been following your blog and just absolutely adore these improv everywhere videos... I would love to be a part of one in the future if you are taking new people on... my email is jennifermazzucco33@gmail.com
    blog: www.reminders2bepresent.blogspot.com
    peace,
    jennifer

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  7. TessaDecember 14, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    LOVE! That was awesome....and i don't use that word lightly. I loved it, passed it on and laughed my booty off! So happy I stumbled across your blog, it's my FAV!

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  8. AnonymousDecember 14, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    Hi, im really interested in joining the improv group. How do i join?

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  9. kelliDecember 14, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    hi kate!

    i tagged you for an award over at my blog - the rule is to write 10 honest facts about yourself - i'd love to read yours!

    your blog amazes me and inspires me to let my inner child out. thank you and please, keep it comin'!!!

    =)

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  10. PeckishDecember 14, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    This is the best. You all are so amazing.

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  11. JenniDecember 14, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    How fun! I love this idea. I was laughing out loud. You guys are great.

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  12. Meggie SullivanDecember 14, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Great stuff!!

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  13. LindaWDecember 14, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    I love how the improv your group does is not confrontational or meanspirited, but always reminding people of how cool people can be and that fun should be a part of "adult" life.

    You guys rock!

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  14. Becky @ Our Sweet PeasDecember 14, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    I don't think I will ever come to your blog and not leave with a smile on my face. Keep enjoying this time in your life. :) It inspires me to have more fun in mine!

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  15. mandaDecember 14, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Genius!!!

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  16. Ashley SerenaDecember 14, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    That is absolutely brilliant. Oh goodness, the storeman looks completely confused. :) What a perfect improv!

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  17. KarynDecember 14, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    AWESOME love it !

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  18. Rachel T.December 14, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    *Love* it! Also, I want a giant bell now.

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  19. WendyDecember 14, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    Fabulous!! The joy, smiles... oh, it's all contagious.
    Great question above: how can we get involved??

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  20. colormekatieDecember 15, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    You can participate by joining the mailing list!

    http://improveverywhere.com/email-lists/

    We send out emails when we're looking for people to do fun missions with us =)

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  21. Killara girlDecember 15, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    Awesome. I think you made his Christmas...look at the smile on his face.

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  22. linnykinsDecember 15, 2009 at 1:59 AM

    Hehe! I'm sure you made the day of many people! This made me smile.

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  23. sannikaDecember 15, 2009 at 2:23 AM

    Christmas spirit at its best... First I laughed, then I cried. Thank you!

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  24. A Daft Scots LassDecember 15, 2009 at 2:51 AM

    I laughed at the guys face, then I felt so sorry for him once they'd all left and he was the only one dingling his tiny bell.

    I love improv. Brilliant!!!

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  25. JuanitaDecember 15, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    I remember one Christmas going to some mall in Johannesburg with my parents,
    and the Salvation Army brass band was there playing carols. They were so good
    that I got goose bumps!

    The Salvation Army does good work - I wish more people would support them. Improvs like this draw excellent attention to a good cause, while being such fun.

    Nicely done :-)

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  26. CarinaDecember 15, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    I love this a lot. Thank you.

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  27. RoselieDecember 15, 2009 at 5:36 AM

    aaah so lovely,I actually cried!!!Thank you for moments like that...

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  28. AnonymousDecember 15, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    wow ... you really rock, brought tears to mu eyes to see the Salvation Army guys expression and I love what you are doing. Please do more...
    Peace and Love
    eric

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  29. Formerly known as FrauDecember 15, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    I love it! I wish i could have been there in person to witness it! happy holidays!

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  30. Jamie R. Doyle PhotographyDecember 15, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    That was awesome! =)

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  31. The Childlike EmpressDecember 15, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    awwwww,
    that was beautiful
    i love it how he tries to join in!

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  32. CarolynDecember 15, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Ah that's absolutely awesome!!

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  33. UnknownDecember 15, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    this is so wonderful! i had to post it on my blog as well. i'm all smiles.

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  34. Plane JayneDecember 15, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    This is wonderful! Thanks for reminding us to seize the moment and enjoy it! I think I will be smiling about this all day long!
    Merry Christmas!

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  35. AnonymousDecember 15, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    What a wonderful thing to do! Yay for Improv everywhere :)

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  36. KatieDecember 15, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    lol awww I want to see your next improv when it takes place!! And I'm over by Bloomingdale all the time, too bad I missed it...

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  37. kimDecember 15, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    its funny, i go to a Salvation Army myself and i feel like nobody notices us. its really heart-warming to see the improv-everywhere team really do reach across to stretch out everybodies smiles... :o)

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  38. Karin BartimoleDecember 15, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    so completely fabulous!! makes my heart sing - or in this case, ring :)

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  39. Hippie Family...December 15, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    I love it.. I am so excited to see these posted!!

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  40. kelly : pinetothepacificDecember 15, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    that was so magical! i agree about the tears and smile it brought. :)

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  41. UnknownDecember 15, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    That was beautiful! And I love the look on the Salvation Army man's face!

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  42. KristiDecember 16, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    This was by far- hands down- the BEST Improv Everywhere you've ever done! I wish it was longer and I totally wish you'd taken it a step further and all donated as you walked away ;)

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  43. LindseyDecember 16, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    That is just flipping awesome.

    I was in a bell choir for a couple years...good memories.

    Thanks for the nostalgia

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  44. MelindaDecember 16, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    aw that made me tear up too for some reason. if i were anywhere near new york i'd totally want to join improv everywhere. love you guys' videos :)

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  45. H to the izzoDecember 18, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    This made me all teary with holiday goodness. Thank you, Katie for being you, and Improv Everywhere for bringing joy to people. You are doing a wonderful thing. I tweeted about it just now and will post it on my blog later.

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  46. robiewankenobieDecember 18, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    it's the look on his face. and the agents trying to look serious, but breaking into grins. it may be my favorite of all of your missions (and believe you me, i've watched them all).

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  47. stephanieDecember 22, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    katie, thank you and improv everywhere for this sweet christmas gift to all of us! loved it, and everything about what you do! xox

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  48. ErinDecember 23, 2009 at 1:37 AM

    Love it! Literal "Silver Bells" coming to life.

    Keep it up!
    Merry Christmas!

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  49. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:10 AM

    this was YOU!? i had no idea! this was one of my favorite you tube videos of the season. love this!

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  50. Tiffany PaymentJanuary 5, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    I was crying watch that. Beautiful humanity! Absolutely wonderful!

    :)

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  51. rebekahJanuary 8, 2010 at 11:41 PM

    this is awsome! you can't help but smile the whole time watching it!! awsome!

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  52. Dori ElliottJanuary 10, 2010 at 2:37 AM

    That is so beautiful!

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  53. Dori ElliottJanuary 10, 2010 at 2:37 AM

    that was so beautiful!

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  54. Stacey ReneeJanuary 15, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    I loved it! That was so rad!

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  55. Miu And UmiJanuary 29, 2010 at 2:28 AM

    Wow! I just stumbled across this a few days ago, and now I find this Katie person - funny, cute and a member of Improv Everywhere! Waking the world up to wonder, one person at a time. Love it!

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  56. Lazy LisaFebruary 1, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    That is so wonderful ! :)

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  57. ClareFebruary 7, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    I just came across this way too late, but it is absolutely the most beautiful thing. Tried very hard not to start crying, but I could feel my glasses misting up. I love how much peoples' random acts of kindness can touch others.

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