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We talk to husband and wife duo, Lindsay and Manus Clancy! Lindsay and Manus talk with Jason about Alchemy Comedy in Greenville, SC (where the 3 of them met), how the two met at Clemson University, how they got into improv and comedy, what it's like moving to New York to pursue comedy and how busy they got, not being able to see and do everything, why they've changed up the kind of comedy they are investing in, their approach to improv, and much more! Instagram: @LindsayLClancy, @CoolGuy.Biz, @FormerChildMedia, @LeeHallTheImprovTeam, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis
Dustin Bays and Andrew Van read the reviews of Coffee Underground. This is a special episode. If not for Coffee Underground, a lot of our cast members for Alchemy Comedy and this podcast may not have met.
Cindy Pury has been a professor at Clemson University and found her way into Alchemy Comedy by way of our regionally famous Alrinthea Carter. Listen in as Cindy talks with Andrew about where she grew up, her love of cats, and how her use of improv has helped her career as a psychology professor.
Harrison Brookie joins Andrew Van to discuss the state of Alchemy Comedy and what we hope to achieve this year safely while returning to a new norm on stage.
Manus Clancy is in charge or Alchemy Comedy's Cage Match shows. He's been doing improv for over 7 years since his time at Clemson University. We know you might be tired of hearing about Clemson, but everyone has an origin story.
Alchemy Comedy is hosting its 7th annual New South Comedy Festival! This is different, but it still brings a lot of laughs, and enjoyment from entertainers from all over. Be sure to check out newsouthcomedy.com and Alchemy Comedy's Youtube page for more info!
WARNING: THIS EPISODE IS SEXAY! Jason Farr has been performing stand up comedy for over a decade and is a well respected member of Alchemy Comedy. He currently resides in Brooklyn, NY is a member of The Magnet Theater. Jason also teaches Alchemy Comedy's 503 Stand Up Comedy Course. Listen as Andrew Van asks him questions on how he got started, how to get started in comedy, and remember and share old stories from improv. Be sure to also check out his podcast, "There It Is" where Jason learns and talks to other comedians from all over.
Andrew Van talks with Nicole McAden who is the Director of Education at Alchemy Comedy, and long time teacher, Griffin Pafford. Listen in as we talk about the benefits of trying a class, and play truth or lie at the end.
Alchemy Comedy produced the Greenville Comedy Marathon on September 26th, 2020. One of those shows included was the No Expectations Comedy crew that performs on Monday nights at Coffee Underground in Greenville, SC. Listen to the stand up of Andrea Reeps, Chris Freeland, Shama Mrema, Monika Scott-Rogers, and Craig Holcombe!
Tyler Prescott and Alrinthea Carter join Andrew Van today as we talk about improv festivals and the ins and outs of running one and attending them. Be sure to check out the Greenville Comedy Marathon on youtube and the upcoming New South Comedy Festival produced by Alchemy Comedy!
Taylor Dorsett grew up in Anderson, SC and while attending Anderson University was part of Far Sketched Comedy. He studied acting and eventually become an Alchemy Comedy member for few years. He eventually moved to Chicago to study at the Second City Conservatory. He now performs part time and uses his years of improv in everyday life as well as his job. Special guest host Dustin Bays joins Andrew Van over zoom.
We celebrate the 9th anniversary of Alchemy Comedy and bring audio improv to you with Emily Kelly, JC McCauley, Jeff Melton, Corey Dewar, Cindy Pury, Chris Wolf with Andrew Van as your host. Enjoy the show, and be sure to check out the Greenville Comedy Marathon on Youtube starting on September 23, 2020!
Alchemy Comedy's Artistic Director Lindsay Heyman joins Andrew Van and founder Harrison Brookie on how she got started in improv, favorite college memories, and the importance of chemistry between teammates. She's also loves sappy Youtube videos.
Stand Up Meets Improv is Alchemy Comedy's stand up team that performs with no pre-written material. As random prompts come up on the screen, the improvisors come up with jokes on the spot. This show was originally recorded on July 31, 2020 over Zoom and Facebook Live.
Alchemy Comedy originated in September 2011, but it's history and how it became goes back beyond that. Andrew Van interviews the founding members, The Four Humors, Harrison Brookie, Jason Underwood, Meg Pierson, and Ben Burris on how they met and how did Alchemy Comedy start in Greenville, SC.
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Can we learn how to be funny? Are there formulas and principles that help jokes hit the mark? Comedy is asymmetrical, full of surprise, and hard hitting according to James Cary author and writer for the BBC. And Harrison Brookie founder of Alchemy Comedy says anyone can learn to be a comedian. There is hope for all of us! Join us at the table as we conclude this hilarious conversation about the power of humor! Rule of Threes Science of Humor
Everyone's favorite underdog is today's topic as Ben Burris of Alchemy Comedy and Jason Underwood of The Bearded Ones Podcast join to help break down Waterboy and then do some improv with quotes from the movie!
Today's episode is with veterinarian and comedy performer, Dr. Andy Roark! Dr. Andy is a good friend of Jason's from South Carolina who is funny, gracious, and an all around great guy. They met through Alchemy Comedy in Greenville, SC where they both got their start in improv comedy. Dr. Andy uses comedy in his veterinarian work in a very unique way. He's had great success in this as you can see from his web series "Cone of Shame" and in his public speaking engagements. Jason picks Dr. Andy's brain in their chat about comedy, work Dr. Andy has developed, discipline, starting a career or business, and more! If you're a comedian or business owner give this a listen to learn new ways to develop your work and how you can utilize comedy to expand your horizons. It's a pretty eye-opening chat so don't wait one more second to give it a listen! More Online! DrAndyRoark.com "Cone of Shame" on YouTube Twitter: @DrAndyRoark, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @DrAndyRoark, @ThereItIsPod Instagram: DrAndyRoark, @JasonFarrPics
Sebastian and Jim sit down with Harrison Brookie of Alchemy Comedy Theater and discuss what it is to run an improv theatre in Greenville SC.
Today's episode is with Harrison Brookie! He is the improviser, instructor, and Artistic Director of the Alchemy Comedy Theater in Greenville, SC! Harrison is a fast talker, so you gotta keep up, and he has plenty to say, too. Harrison is not only a co-founder of the Alchemy Comedy theater, he's a history teacher. Harrison talks with Jason about improv, his time at Clemson University and in Chapel Hill, NC at DSI, starting the Alchemy Comedy Theater, juggling running a theater with his other part-time job, and the New South Comedy Festival, which starts this week in Greenville, SC. It's a great talk for any improviser who wants to coach, start their own theater, or people who want to know how to juggle working multiple jobs. It's an informative one! The New South Comedy Festival runs from November 3rd through 12th and you're invited! Find out more info here: https://NewSouthComedy.com/ Look up Alchemy Comedy and There It Is online! www.AlchemyComedy.com, www.ThereItIsPod.com Twitter: @AlchemyComedy, @NewSouthComedy, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @AlchemyComedy, @NewSouthComedy, @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @AlchemyComedy
Today's may not have Jason in it, but it does have some excellent people from the Greenville, SC comedy scene! This was a panel discussion that was part of the Greenville Comedy Marathon, an annual marathon put on by Alchemy Comedy. It was moderated by Alchemy Artistic Director, Harrison Brookie, and features Meg Pierson, Todd Janssen, Tom Emmons, Traysie Amick, and Carrie Adams! Great insight into the Greenville comedy scene and into starting and being a part of your own scene! http://www.thereitispod.com/single-post/2016/09/13/Hella-Interesting-Folks Facebook and Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @AlchemyComedy,