Podcasts about impro theatre

Today's guest is an amazing person to watch and get to know.  And his name is Dan O'Connor. Dan has been performing and teaching improvisation all over the world since 1986. He has developed engaging methods of narrative improvisation to create visceral unscripted theatre experiences.  He is one of the co-founders of BATS Improv in San Francisco and LA Theatresports, and he is also the founder of the critically acclaimed Impro Theatre in Los Angeles.  Dan has had the opportunity to train and work with some amazing talent including Keith Johnstone, Phelim McDermott, Lee Simpson, and Wayne Brady. He has performed with The Groundlings, Second City, and many other theatre companies around the world.  Dan has co-authored two books, which both talk about using improvisation to lead a happier and more connected life.  Learn more about this fantastic guy by visiting his website, danoconnor.net.  And be sure to check out his two books “Life UnScripted-Using Improv Principles to Get Unstuck, Boost Confidence, and Transform Your Life” and “Ensemble! Using the Power of Improv To Forge Connections in a Lonely World”, available on Amazon and wherever books are sold. And as always, don't forget to rate and review!

Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation as I sit down with Kirsten Farrell, Director of The Goodman Center. Kirsten brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in communications and marketing, teaching professionals how to connect with their audience and make a significant impact.In this episode, Kirsten shares her journey from Hollywood actress to leading The Goodman Center, where she has facilitated countless workshops and webinars for prestigious clients like The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, UCLA, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Her expertise in storytelling has empowered public interest professionals to effectively convey their messages and drive positive change.We delve into the unexpected places Kirsten found hope, exploring her personal and professional transitions. Kirsten opens up about her decision to leave Hollywood, and what guided her onto a new path. One of the standout moments of our conversation is Kirsten's powerful statement: "It can be important but doesn't have to be serious." She discovered this perspective during a live workshop and this is definitely one of my favorite takeaways! Tune in to discover how Kirsten's work at The Goodman Center and her experiences with programs like The Corporation for Supportive Housing's Speak Up! Program LA have influenced her unique approach to storytelling and advocacy. Plus, hear about her creative endeavors with Impro Theatre, where she brings long-form narrative improv to life.Connect with Kirsten Farrell:www.thegoodmancenter.comOn LinkedIn Thank you for being a part of my community.Connect with me here: https://sharonhughes.netGrab your FREE Confidence workbook

Jeffrey joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to talk about his journey, hecklers and video games in relation to improv. Jeffrey Thompson, MA, MBA, EA, is a writer, actor, magician, psychology professor, and tax professional from Los Angeles and currently serves as one of the four artistic directors of Impro Theatre.  He has a roster of over 300 tax and accounting clients in the entertainment industry including actors, dancers, writers, and cinematographers. Jeffrey also teaches improv at the Westside Comedy Theater, teaches psychology at Citrus College, and has given tax talks for CalArts and the California Lawyers for the Arts.  He also acts as a board member for The Ruby LA (a non-profit theatre in LA) and The Improv Network (an international non-profit organization), and produces short films with his production company, Great Hair Productions.

Eliot Hochberg, of Never Not Funny fame, stops by the Streamyard and chats for awhile. They both have lots to talk about but things take a turn when Eliot has to have a real talk with Jess. Podcast of the Rings, a deep dive into the lore of Middle Earth preparing you for the new Amazon Prime TV Show, Rings of Power. Alexander Mitchell and Jessica Lynn Verdi take you on a journey of the main players you can expect to see in the show, all through the lens of an expert and a newb. New episodes every Tuesday PODCAST OF THE RINGS Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! A moment of your time really helps us to know you appreciate this show! Interested in becoming a Patron? Check us out today for exclusive Patron-esque things.  PATREON TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK ​JLV Productions 2022 jessicalynnverdi.com

The Movies That Made Me… Episode 3: LOVE Luke Sorba wrote and directed his first movie on Super 8 when he was 18 years old. "The Mirror Within" won in the Novice Category at Streatham and Norwood Amateur Film Club's Annual Awards. He only made one more (apart from some YouTube sketches) but he has since watched 6000 movies made by other people and owns 1600 on DVD. He spent more teenage hours at the National Film Theatre and the Electric Cinema than anywhere else, and is currently on first name terms with staff at Peckhamplex. Over two hundred books on cinema fill his shelves and he has a complete collection of Monthly Film Bulletin magazines (incorporated in Sight and Sound since 1990) going back to 1964. As an actor and writer, as well as a teacher of story telling Luke brings professional experience to his observations but it his status as a super-fan that sets him apart. He is rare among enthusiasts in that there is no period nor genre nor country whose movies he is not curious about. From Intolerance to Inception, The St Valentine's Day Massacre to The Belles of St Trinian's, Do the Right Thing to Dr Dolittle, Zombieland to Nomadland, Superfly to Superman, Tod Browning to Todd Haynes, Federico Fellini to The Fast and Furious, Monika Treut to Monica Bellucci, there is a place for everyone in The Movies That Made Me. Luke Sorba and Andrew Paine previously collaborated on the online improvised comedy show "Unmute". Together they make up Picard Productions.   Episode 3 Features... Martha Julier is a film graduate, and a Script Editor working in TV Drama. Despite this, she has somehow retained her love of Film & TV.  As a freelance script editor, Martha's worked on projects for BBC, ITV and FX/Disney+. Dan O'Connor is one of the world's foremost innovators in unscripted theatre. He is a multifaceted actor, improviser, writer, and director performing on television and stage around the world. His training includes the American Conservatory Theater and extensive work with Keith Johnstone (Author of Impro) since 1986. He is a graduate of the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.  Dan is the founder of the critically acclaimed Impro Theatre and is a co-founder of BATS Improv in San Francisco and LA Theatresports. Dan has been teaching internationally for 30 years training writers, actors and directors about narrative storytelling and exploring the future of theatre. In that time he has also worked with corporate clients using improvisation as tool for adaptation and change. He has been guest performer with everyone from Second City to Groundlings. Most recently he has developed the "LIVING STORY BOARD" with Stephen Kearin an ongoing development process for animators, storyboard artists and writers at Disney and Dreamworks Animation. He co-wrote Life UnScripted: Using Improv Principles to Get Unstuck, Boost Confidence, and Transform Your Life published by North Atlantic Books. You can watch Dan's TED Talk titled “Improvising a Better World” by clicking here.   Love Is In The Air... IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE 1946 (Frank Capra) Post-war America in need of healing finds family man and community leader, Jimmy Stewart on the precipice of self-destruction. Can love pull him back? The movie that most defines Capra-esque. Contrast: A Christmas Carol (1951) MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE 1985 (Stephen Frears) Race, Class, Sexuality and Toxic Masculinity all explored with candour and passion decades before “woke” meant anything more than what you did before eating breakfast. Hanif Kureishi's best screenplay, the launch of Daniel Day-Lewis as a movie star. Against a backdrop of heartless Thatcherite Britain. Contrast: Loving (2016) STRICTLY BALLROOM 1992 (Baz Luhrmann) The movie that gave the BBC the title (well, half) of its most popular TV show of the last twenty years. Outsiders from different worlds come together in the Australian auteur's first film. The sequence using Cindy Lauper's True Colours is sublime. Contrast: Romeo + Juliet (1996) LA BELLE E LA BETE 1946 (Jean Cocteau) Poet, playwright, artist, novelist, Cocteau's live action telling of the classic tale ask the eternal question: can true love redeem? Magical. Contrast: Beauty and the Beast (1991) BEFORE SUNRISE 1995 (Richard Linklater) The most romantic film inspired by a railway station since Brief Encounter. Semi-improvised dialogue between Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy as lovers thrown together by chance adds authenticity and intelligence to a film that launched the most unlikely movie franchise. Right person, wrong time, wrong place…. can love survive? Contrast: The Lady Vanishes (1936) CASABLANCA 1942 (Michael Curtiz) When love of justice and romantic love collide, one must be sacrificed? Bogart. Bergman. And a world of talent on and off-camera. Luke's favourite film. Film's most romantic song. Contrast: There is none. It's a non-pareil.

Contents- Biography- RecommendationsBiographyPaul is an entertainment executive, educator, and experienced stage performer who is passionate about all aspects of artistic and civic communication.  He graduated Northwestern in 2000 with degrees in Voice & Opera (B.Mus.) and History (B.A.). He also participated in the Musical Theatre Certificate Program. After getting his J.D. from U.C. Berkeley, Paul worked as a litigation attorney for two top San Francisco law firms before moving to Los Angeles with his partner of 21 years (also a Northwestern graduate!). As a business affairs executive in Hollywood, Paul has negotiated high-profile talent, rights, and licensing deals for NBCUniversal, Miramax, Warner Bros., and starting in July, Amazon Studios.  In addition to his legal and entertainment industry experience, Paul is an accomplished stage performer, with credits including: classical (LA Opera, SF Symphony, Chicago Symphony Orchestra),  jazz (Monterey Jazz Festival, numerous jazz clubs), theatre (Cabrillo Music Theatre, Glendale Centre Theatre, New Musicals, Inc.), and improvisation (studying with Groundlings, UCB, Impro Theatre, and Studio ACT).  As a teacher and consultant, Paul developed and taught Entertainment Law courses for U.C. Berkeley and Chapman. He frequently teaches improvisation, presence, and performance skills to executives and lawyers at conferences and law firms around the country.  Most recently, Paul conceived and taught a popular course at The University of Chicago entitled "Presence: Performance Skills for Lawyers", where he marries as many of his academic and professional interests as possible.Paul is also passionate about LGBTQ+ equality and representation, and has served on the boards of the National LGBT Bar Association and the organization that formed the foundation of the NU Pride Alumni Club (NUPAC).RecommendationsAfter the interview, Paul shared several fantastic recommendations:"For TV, I'll selfishly recommend "The Flight Attendant" on HBOMax, since that was the last show I worked on at Warner Bros.... it's great, and season 2 features Mae Martin, an amazing non-binary actor/comedian, alongside a wonderfully talented cast.  For unscripted, "We're Here" (HBO) is a fantastic and moving example of people working through LGBTQ+-related trauma and connecting over differences, particularly season 2. And I'll throw in two recent memoirs written by trailblazing queer artistic talents:  John Waters "Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder" and Harvey Fierstein "I Was Better Last Night". "--Interested in updates and exclusive invitations from Northwestern's global LGBTQ+ affinity club? NUPAC is free to join!  Support the show

Buckle up for this incredible improv odyssey. Tune in as we chronicle Mike Rock's remarkable theater career, beginning as an original member of CSz Madison, to founding CSz New York City and co-creating The Bert Fershners, to his extensive acting career with credits that include Chelsea Lately, Black-ish, Modern Family, and much more. Mike has served as the Artistic Director and Producer of both CSz Madison and CSz New York City, and is currently a director/producer at Impro Theatre in Los Angeles. For more, he's @itsmikerock on social media. The ComedySportz Podcast is an independent production made by CSz players. The views and opinions expressed by the podcast host and any guests are their own and do not represent the views and opinions of any CSz location or CSz Worldwide. Vocabulary used by the host and guests is not necessarily representative of the CSz brand.

Dan O'Connor joins to talk about the 'Impro' as opposed to 'Improv', Keith Johnstone, and the Theatresoprts world of Improvisation.

Who is ready for Dexter: New Blood? We are and on the Brett Allan Show, he chat's with actor David Magidoff who can soon be seen in the new, Showtime limited run of the upcoming show. Lets be clear, its not a season 9, reboot or retelling. I am not even sure its a continuation. We don't have any spoilers, but we get enough to get super excited about what is to come. Brett tries to guess theories, David plays along, and Brett gets shot down. We also talk about his unusual path to acting, his improv background, the work it takes to make great content, the importance of support from family and much more. David Magidoff can be seen in the highly anticipated Dexter revival as Teddy Reed, and Nicky Brooks on The Morning Show on AppleTV+. Comedian and host of MTV's Broke Ass Game Show, David is a host for HQ Trivia, the live game show sensation. He performs improv all around the world including UCB, Impro Theatre & the Edinburgh Fringe Fest. David also is the host of the Fanaddicts Podcast, where celebrities share their favorite obsessions, produced by Roddenberry Entertainment.Give us kind rating and review!https://ratethispodcast.com/brettallanshowEmail us!openmicguest@gmail.comBe sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates!Twittertwitter.com/@brettallanshowIGinstagram.com/brettallanshowFacebookFacebook.com/brettallanshow

SnapSessions! presents Episode 33, featuring an interview with our artist of the show, actor/writer/director Dan O'Connor of Impro Theatre of LA, as well as an audio exposé--“The Strange History of Vaccination--from Medieval India to QAnon Misinformation”.

This week on Yes But Why, I had the pleasure of talking to Roberto Lewis. Roberto Lewis is a writer and improviser from San Jose, CA. He performs improv with ACME Theater's “Pick-Up Game” and in Impro Theatre's “Rom Com Improvised.” Roberto can be seen on Ripley Improv's “Heartbeats,” an improvised medical drama, available now on YouTube. Roberto also writes and performs for the sketch group, “The Bizness.” From the stories he tells, Roberto has been a voracious learner since he was a little bookish kid. In our conversation, we talk about his journey to develop the skills of improv. Roberto and I chat about how there are a thousand (probably more) different ways to look at improv. After Groupon lured him to that first improv class, Roberto was hooked. He soaked up all of the improv theory that his corner of Los Angeles offered. Roberto was performing and taking classes all over town. And then later, when he moved to Tokyo and met past YBY guests Mike Staffa and Christiane Brew, he started teaching improv as well as performing. Roberto's craft is ever evolving because he is always sharpening his skills. I had such a great conversation with Roberto. There are so many fun improv rabbit holes in our chat. We talk about improvised Shakespeare, the history of improv, and the perfect 3rd beat. Tune in! Support Roberto Lewis by watching episodes of “Heartbeats” on YouTube! You can also watch Roberto perform in “RomCom Improvised,” on the Impro Theatre Twitch channel. Two shows left! Sat 5/29 at 9:30pm PST and Sun 5/30 at 4:30pm PST Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com and put in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off your first consultation!

This week on Yes But Why, I had the pleasure of talking to Roberto Lewis. Roberto Lewis is a writer and improviser from San Jose, CA. He performs improv with ACME Theater’s “Pick-Up Game” and in Impro Theatre’s “Rom Com Improvised.” Roberto can be seen on Ripley Improv's “Heartbeats,” an improvised medical drama, available now on YouTube. Roberto also writes and performs for the sketch group, “The Bizness.” From the stories he tells, Roberto has been a voracious learner since he was a little bookish kid. In our conversation, we talk about his journey to develop the skills of improv. Roberto and I chat about how there are a thousand (probably more) different ways to look at improv. After Groupon lured him to that first improv class, Roberto was hooked. He soaked up all of the improv theory that his corner of Los Angeles offered. Roberto was performing and taking classes all over town. And then later, when he moved to Tokyo and met past YBY guests Mike Staffa and Christiane Brew, he started teaching improv as well as performing. Roberto’s craft is ever evolving because he is always sharpening his skills. I had such a great conversation with Roberto. There are so many fun improv rabbit holes in our chat. We talk about improvised Shakespeare, the history of improv, and the perfect 3rd beat. Tune in! Support Roberto Lewis by watching episodes of “Heartbeats” on YouTube! You can also watch Roberto perform in “RomCom Improvised,” on the Impro Theatre Twitch channel. Two shows left! Sat 5/29 at 9:30pm PST and Sun 5/30 at 4:30pm PST Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com and put in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off your first consultation!

This week on Yes But Why, I had the pleasure of talking to Roberto Lewis. Roberto Lewis is a writer and improviser from San Jose, CA. He performs improv with ACME Theater’s “Pick-Up Game” and in Impro Theatre’s “Rom Com Improvised.” Roberto can be seen on Ripley Improv's “Heartbeats,” an improvised medical drama, available now on YouTube. Roberto also writes and performs for the sketch group, “The Bizness.” From the stories he tells, Roberto has been a voracious learner since he was a little bookish kid. In our conversation, we talk about his journey to develop the skills of improv. Roberto and I chat about how there are a thousand (probably more) different ways to look at improv. After Groupon lured him to that first improv class, Roberto was hooked. He soaked up all of the improv theory that his corner of Los Angeles offered. Roberto was performing and taking classes all over town. And then later, when he moved to Tokyo and met past YBY guests Mike Staffa and Christiane Brew, he started teaching improv as well as performing. Roberto’s craft is ever evolving because he is always sharpening his skills. I had such a great conversation with Roberto. There are so many fun improv rabbit holes in our chat. We talk about improvised Shakespeare, the history of improv, and the perfect 3rd beat. Tune in! Support Roberto Lewis by watching episodes of “Heartbeats” on YouTube! You can also watch Roberto perform in “RomCom Improvised,” on the Impro Theatre Twitch channel. Two shows left! Sat 5/29 at 9:30pm PST and Sun 5/30 at 4:30pm PST Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com and put in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off your first consultation!

This week on Yes But Why, I had the pleasure of talking to Roberto Lewis.Roberto Lewis is a writer and improviser from San Jose, CA. He performs improv with ACME Theater’s “Pick-Up Game” and in Impro Theatre’s “Rom Com Improvised.” Roberto can be seen on Ripley Improv's “Heartbeats,” an improvised medical drama, available now on YouTube. Roberto also writes and performs for the sketch group, “The Bizness.”From the stories he tells, Roberto has been a voracious learner since he was a little bookish kid. In our conversation, we talk about his journey to develop the skills of improv. Roberto and I chat about how there are a thousand (probably more) different ways to look at improv.After Groupon lured him to that first improv class, Roberto was hooked. He soaked up all of the improv theory that his corner of Los Angeles offered. Roberto was performing and taking classes all over town. And then later, when he moved to Tokyo and met past YBY guests Mike Staffa and Christiane Brew, he started teaching improv as well as performing. Roberto’s craft is ever evolving because he is always sharpening his skills.I had such a great conversation with Roberto. There are so many fun improv rabbit holes in our chat. We talk about improvised Shakespeare, the history of improv, and the perfect 3rd beat. Tune in!Support Roberto Lewis by watching episodes of “Heartbeats” on YouTube!You can also watch Roberto perform in “RomCom Improvised,” on the Impro Theatre Twitch channel. Two shows left! Sat 5/29 at 9:30pm PST and Sun 5/30 at 4:30pm PSTYes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com and put in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off your first consultation!

Kari Coleman, Impro Theatre company member and narrative improv expert, talks with Brenden about the differences between comedic and narrative-centered improv. She gives great advice on taking the next step in your improv journey to transitioning to narrative improv. Tone speaks with IC community members, Brad and Claire Patterson, about how improv and marriage can go hand in hand.HOSTED BY: Brenden Davis, Tone Branson SPECIAL GUEST: Kari ColemanIMPROV CINCINNATI COMMUNITY GUEST: Brad and Claire PattersonEDITED BY: Zak RothINTRO AND TONAL THEME: Daniel ZimmerPRODUCED BY: Improv CincinnatiSPONSORED BY: Oozebear.com, Patreon.Com/ImprovCincinnati

In this week's broadcast from a ship near an island of talking animals, Alex pops up on illustrator Zelda Devon ('Bojack Horseman', Disney)'s toaster with Carlito the Crocodile (Jorge Emanuel Berrios - Second City TourCo, CBS Showcase) and Cornelius the Cockatoo (Jordon Matlock - 'Reagan', 'Hawaii Five-0'), as they all talk tasty toasted footwear with Toby the floating Coyote (Nicholas Daly Clark - 'The Office', Impro Theatre)! *This episode also available with video / character art at https://youtu.be/o43Hos_u5o8 *Credits: Alex - Alex Denney, Zelda - Zelda Devon, Toby the Coyote - Nicholas Daly Clark, Carlito the Crocodile - Jorge Emanuel Berrios, Cornelius the Cockatoo - Jordan Matlock, Cover Art - Mattie Schott, Sound Editing - Isaac BalachandranThis episode's suggestion word was "giant". We reach out for suggestion words from fans the day before every recording session, so be sure to follow us on social media for the chance for us to use a word you suggest in a future episode!-http://www.islandlifepod.com-✩ FOLLOW ALEX ✩✭ YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/alexdenney✭ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/thealexdenney✭ TWITTER: http://twitter.com/alexdenneyactor✭ FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/thealexdenney✭ PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/alexdenney✭ WEBSITE: http://www.alexdenney.com-Zelda Devon: http://zeldadevon.com/Nicholas Daly Clark: https://www.instagram.com/nicholasdalyclarkJorge Emanuel Berrios: https://www.instagram.com/berrios305Jordan Matlock: https://www.jordanmatlock.com/Isaac Balachandran: http://www.isaackbfilm.comMattie Schott: https://www.instagram.com/madzillachilla/Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/alexdenney)

Our guests (plural!) on the podcast this week are coming to you LIVE from the launch of our LA chapter at the Impro Theatre in Los Angeles!  We hosted a fierce panel of LA comedians led by Naomi @snieckus, including Alana Johnston, Madi Goff, and Katie Thomas, in front of our first-ever live firecracker audience! This hilarious panel of ladies talk candidly about building your own reputation, Mary Tyler Moore, complaining vs self deprecation, feminism, elbows and more! AND we promise it doesn’t start with "What's it like to be a WOOOMAN in COOOMEDY?!?" ...because BLHSNCLVRPJGJPERVMS! We had such a good crowd and I love these ladies so much! One wanted to be the first female player in the NBA, one has never booked a gig through an actual audition, one is pregnant, and they are ALL just fantastically funny firecracker women. Panel begins at 05:00!   ***   Check out Katie Thomas @mskathrynrenee and her series @teachersseries! Check out Alana Johnston @theonlyalanajohnston and @selfesteemparty and I Want My Phone Back! Check out Madi Goff @msmadig and @ripley_improv. Get tickets for their new fully-improvised play, Tennessee Williams UnScripted: here!   Subscribe to our newsletter and find out more out the Departments at https://www.firecrackerdepartment.com/, and follow us @firecrackerdept!

Hailing from San Francisco, Dan O'Connor received theatrical training which would later provide him with the necessary foundation for success as an improvisational actor, director and teacher. Dan has spent years developing his LA based acting company IMPRO Theatre as a training ground to assist actors in becoming better actors and improv artists as well as leveraging those communication tools to empower individuals and companies to take advantage of improvisation as an exciting and engaging way to explore and improve the human condition. Check out his book Life Unscripted.

Ever wonder how Austin got to be the thriving improv city that it is? In this special LIVE SHOW of Yes But Why Podcast, Amy Jordan interviewed some of the OG Austin improvisers about how the Austin Improv Community got started and the ups and downs of drama from the very beginning! This one gets JUICY!! In this episode, we chat about the experiences of Estevan Chuy Zarate, David Lampe, Shannon McCormick, Megan Flynn, Catherine Zarate, Tyler Bryce, Les McGehee, and Mike D'Alonzo. Estevan J. (Chuy) Zarate is an actor/director/coach from San Antonio TX. Chuy has been improvising for audiences for 29 years. He is a member of The Big Bash at The Hideout Theatre, The Known Wizards (Merlinworks faculty troupe), ¡Zarzamora! and more duos than he can count. David Lampe has been performing in, directing and teaching improv in Texas since 1981. David started with the Comedy Workshop in Houston and went on to establish the first professional improv troupe in San Antonio. In Austin, David was one of the earliest members of Monk's Night Out and a founding member of Heroes of Comedy. He travels to festivals both nationally and internationally with his troupe ¡ZARZAMORA! Shannon McCormick is an improviser as well as a film and voice actor. Shannon started his Austin improv journey at the Hideout Theatre in 2000 and he joined We Could Be Heroes at the end of that year. Shannon currently performs regularly with Shana Merlin in their troupe, Get Up. Megan Flynn is an award-winning improviser with 30 years of experience in the Austin improv community. In Austin, Megan has performed in thousands of improv shows with ComedySportz Austin and Girls Girls Girls Improvised Musicals. She has also performed in LA, New York, Atlanta, Seattle, and Lindsborg, KS, among the most memorable. Catherine Zarate is a long time Austin improviser but she doesn’t perform as often as she’d like to. She was with a 'Monk's Night Out' B Troupe called 'Inflatable Egos'. She has been seen on San Antonio stages with 'The Oxymorons'. She is also in a married duo called '20 Years and Counting' with Chuy Zarate. Tyler Bryce lived in Austin when it really was weird. But then, in 2001, he moved to NYC to study improv at the UCB, the PIT, and Magnet. Since moving back to Austin in 2012, Tyler has been active in the scene, performing regularly in Flying Theater Machine, ComedySportz Austin, and the sketch comedy show Fuck It’s Hot. Les McGehee is an author, comedian, and improvisation pioneer who has entertained and trained millions of happier people. Les’ National Comedy Theatre and ComedySportz teams have toured around the US and 14 other countries. Les also wrote a book called Plays Well With Others (A Grown-up Handbook of Improvisation and Play, Dalton Publishing). Mike D'Alonzo is a founding member of The Knuckleball Now, and a long-time veteran of the Austin improv scene, as an original member of Austin Theatresports (then We Could Be Heroes), Gravy, and sketch troupe Catch 24. He has had sketches on Comedy Central and NBC. A short film of one of his sketches, "Nougat," won the Midnight Shorts Competition at SXSW and toured with "Spike and Mike's Festival of Animation." He is also a former member of LA Theatresports with Impro Theatre. This show was recorded on Thursday August 8th at 9:30pm at the Hideout Theatre. Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.

Ever wonder how Austin got to be the thriving improv city that it is? In this special LIVE SHOW of Yes But Why Podcast, Amy Jordan interviewed some of the OG Austin improvisers about how the Austin Improv Community got started and the ups and downs of drama from the very beginning! This one gets JUICY!!In this episode, we chat about the experiences of Estevan Chuy Zarate, David Lampe, Shannon McCormick, Megan Flynn, Catherine Zarate, Tyler Bryce, Les McGehee, and Mike D'Alonzo.Estevan J. (Chuy) Zarate is an actor/director/coach from San Antonio TX. Chuy has been improvising for audiences for 29 years. He is a member of The Big Bash at The Hideout Theatre, The Known Wizards (Merlinworks faculty troupe), ¡Zarzamora! and more duos than he can count. David Lampe has been performing in, directing and teaching improv in Texas since 1981. David started with the Comedy Workshop in Houston and went on to establish the first professional improv troupe in San Antonio. In Austin, David was one of the earliest members of Monk's Night Out and a founding member of Heroes of Comedy. He travels to festivals both nationally and internationally with his troupe ¡ZARZAMORA! Shannon McCormick is an improviser as well as a film and voice actor. Shannon started his Austin improv journey at the Hideout Theatre in 2000 and he joined We Could Be Heroes at the end of that year. Shannon currently performs regularly with Shana Merlin in their troupe, Get Up. Megan Flynn is an award-winning improviser with 30 years of experience in the Austin improv community. In Austin, Megan has performed in thousands of improv shows with ComedySportz Austin and Girls Girls Girls Improvised Musicals. She has also performed in LA, New York, Atlanta, Seattle, and Lindsborg, KS, among the most memorable. Catherine Zarate is a long time Austin improviser but she doesn’t perform as often as she’d like to. She was with a 'Monk's Night Out' B Troupe called 'Inflatable Egos'. She has been seen on San Antonio stages with 'The Oxymorons'. She is also in a married duo called '20 Years and Counting' with Chuy Zarate.Tyler Bryce lived in Austin when it really was weird. But then, in 2001, he moved to NYC to study improv at the UCB, the PIT, and Magnet. Since moving back to Austin in 2012, Tyler has been active in the scene, performing regularly in Flying Theater Machine, ComedySportz Austin, and the sketch comedy show Fuck It’s Hot. Les McGehee is an author, comedian, and improvisation pioneer who has entertained and trained millions of happier people. Les’ National Comedy Theatre and ComedySportz teams have toured around the US and 14 other countries. Les also wrote a book called Plays Well With Others (A Grown-up Handbook of Improvisation and Play, Dalton Publishing).Mike D'Alonzo is a founding member of The Knuckleball Now, and a long-time veteran of the Austin improv scene, as an original member of Austin Theatresports (then We Could Be Heroes), Gravy, and sketch troupe Catch 24. He has had sketches on Comedy Central and NBC. A short film of one of his sketches, "Nougat," won the Midnight Shorts Competition at SXSW and toured with "Spike and Mike's Festival of Animation." He is also a former member of LA Theatresports with Impro Theatre. This show was recorded on Thursday August 8th at 9:30pm at the Hideout Theatre. Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.

Ever wonder how Austin got to be the thriving improv city that it is? In this special LIVE SHOW of Yes But Why Podcast, Amy Jordan interviewed some of the OG Austin improvisers about how the Austin Improv Community got started and the ups and downs of drama from the very beginning! This one gets JUICY!!In this episode, we chat about the experiences of Estevan Chuy Zarate, David Lampe, Shannon McCormick, Megan Flynn, Catherine Zarate, Tyler Bryce, Les McGehee, and Mike D'Alonzo.Estevan J. (Chuy) Zarate is an actor/director/coach from San Antonio TX. Chuy has been improvising for audiences for 29 years. He is a member of The Big Bash at The Hideout Theatre, The Known Wizards (Merlinworks faculty troupe), ¡Zarzamora! and more duos than he can count. David Lampe has been performing in, directing and teaching improv in Texas since 1981. David started with the Comedy Workshop in Houston and went on to establish the first professional improv troupe in San Antonio. In Austin, David was one of the earliest members of Monk's Night Out and a founding member of Heroes of Comedy. He travels to festivals both nationally and internationally with his troupe ¡ZARZAMORA! Shannon McCormick is an improviser as well as a film and voice actor. Shannon started his Austin improv journey at the Hideout Theatre in 2000 and he joined We Could Be Heroes at the end of that year. Shannon currently performs regularly with Shana Merlin in their troupe, Get Up. Megan Flynn is an award-winning improviser with 30 years of experience in the Austin improv community. In Austin, Megan has performed in thousands of improv shows with ComedySportz Austin and Girls Girls Girls Improvised Musicals. She has also performed in LA, New York, Atlanta, Seattle, and Lindsborg, KS, among the most memorable. Catherine Zarate is a long time Austin improviser but she doesn’t perform as often as she’d like to. She was with a 'Monk's Night Out' B Troupe called 'Inflatable Egos'. She has been seen on San Antonio stages with 'The Oxymorons'. She is also in a married duo called '20 Years and Counting' with Chuy Zarate.Tyler Bryce lived in Austin when it really was weird. But then, in 2001, he moved to NYC to study improv at the UCB, the PIT, and Magnet. Since moving back to Austin in 2012, Tyler has been active in the scene, performing regularly in Flying Theater Machine, ComedySportz Austin, and the sketch comedy show Fuck It’s Hot. Les McGehee is an author, comedian, and improvisation pioneer who has entertained and trained millions of happier people. Les’ National Comedy Theatre and ComedySportz teams have toured around the US and 14 other countries. Les also wrote a book called Plays Well With Others (A Grown-up Handbook of Improvisation and Play, Dalton Publishing).Mike D'Alonzo is a founding member of The Knuckleball Now, and a long-time veteran of the Austin improv scene, as an original member of Austin Theatresports (then We Could Be Heroes), Gravy, and sketch troupe Catch 24. He has had sketches on Comedy Central and NBC. A short film of one of his sketches, "Nougat," won the Midnight Shorts Competition at SXSW and toured with "Spike and Mike's Festival of Animation." He is also a former member of LA Theatresports with Impro Theatre. This show was recorded on Thursday August 8th at 9:30pm at the Hideout Theatre. Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.

Paul Hungerford studied acting and film making at Emerson College in Boston, and continued his studies at the British American Dramatic Academy's summer in Oxford, England, playing Oliver in As You Like It and Claudio in Measure for Measure. Once in Los Angeles, Paul has performed on stage, film and TV for the last 25 years. He has been seen in over 50 commercials, and in between, on such television shows as Grey's Anatomy, Dirty, Sexy, Money and recurring roles on Bravo's Significant Others and Disney's Coop and Cami Ask The World. Paul's film credits include Stark Raving Mad, Trouble is my Business and Hate: A Comedy. (Winner of Best Short Film, at the Aspen Comedy Festival) His voice over work includes Blizzard Entertainments: World of Warcraft: Mists or Pandaria, and the animated short, Nougat. (Winner of Best Short at the late night series at SXSW Film Festival) Paul is a proud main company member of the award winning improv theatre company Impro Theatre. Paul has been directing LATheatresports since it's return to LA in 2014 and has been the producer of Impro Theatre's Studio stage since inception. Paul is a founding member of the horror film collective Fewdio.com, and has been directing films with them for ten years. Most recently, he directed the half hour sketch comedy pilot for Warner Brother On Demand Lipstick Jones: Half Hour Hour of Power! Paul lives in Burbank, CA., with his wife, two daughters and giant dog. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theactorslounge/support

Dan O’Connor: Life Unscripted Dan O’Connor is a multi-faceted actor, improviser, writer, and director. He is the founder and Producing Artistic Director of the critically acclaimed Impro Theatre. Dan is the author, with Jeff Katzman, of Life Unscripted: Using Improv Principles to Get Unstuck, Boost Confidence, and Transform Your Life*. Key Points When we meet someone for the first time, there is a narrative that happens between us. “If you’re interested, you’re interesting.” Oftentimes, people in meetings aren’t engaged in the conversation and are only waiting for the other person to stop talking. If you make the effort to really listen to your customers, you’ll be able to engage in customized sales because you’ll truly understand what their needs are. Resources Mentioned Life Unscripted: Using Improv Principles to Get Unstuck, Boost Confidence, and Transform Your Life* by Jeff Katzman and Dan O’Connor Dan O’Connor Impro Theatre Book Notes Download my highlights from Dan’s book in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes The Four Critical Stories Leaders Need For Influence, with David Hutchens (episode 148) How to Increase Your Conversational Intelligence, with Judith Glaser (episode 271) How to Close the Power Distance Gap, with Jordan Harbinger (episode 343) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Dan O’Connor: Life Unscripted Dan O’Connor is a multi-faceted actor, improviser, writer, and director. He is the founder and Producing Artistic Director of the critically acclaimed Impro Theatre. Dan is the author, with Jeff Katzman, of Life Unscripted: Using Improv Principles to Get Unstuck, Boost Confidence, and Transform Your Life*. Key Points When we meet someone for the first time, there is a narrative that happens between us. “If you’re interested, you’re interesting.” Oftentimes, people in meetings aren’t engaged in the conversation and are only waiting for the other person to stop talking. If you make the effort to really listen to your customers, you’ll be able to engage in customized sales because you’ll truly understand what their needs are. Resources Mentioned Life Unscripted: Using Improv Principles to Get Unstuck, Boost Confidence, and Transform Your Life* by Jeff Katzman and Dan O’Connor Dan O’Connor Impro Theatre Book Notes Download my highlights from Dan’s book in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes The Four Critical Stories Leaders Need For Influence, with David Hutchens (episode 148) How to Increase Your Conversational Intelligence, with Judith Glaser (episode 271) How to Close the Power Distance Gap, with Jordan Harbinger (episode 343) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Come see us live! E3 Live show Wednesday, June 13th, 8:30pm at the Impro Theatre!Our last episode before a week of firsts. Our first live episode, our first in person episode, and our first Unranked E3.Cast: Christian Humes, Alex Marinello, & Dan WeinePokémon: 118 - GoldeenGames: The Sonic Movie, Star Fox Racing, Smash Bros., Video Game Fantasy League, Pokémon Quest, E3Etcetera: Live Show, Birthday Rebuttals, Jingle Wars, Smoking Commercials, FlakingPodcast Game: Rate That Game GameQuestions, Comments, Complaints, Corrections!?Call: 805-738-8692Twitter: @UnrankedPodcastEmail@UnrankedPodcast.comTwitter Contacts@Christian_Humes @TunaTargaryen @BigDan815 @GreatBritom See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

AFTERBUZZ TV - AfterBuzz TV's Mini Spotlight edition, is a short form interview series featuring actors & artists discussing their roles and shows as well as their thoughts, passions and journeys. In this episode host Amy Cassandra interviews Amanda Troop. About Amanda: I’m an Army brat who's finally found a home in Los Angeles. When my father retired from the military, my family moved to Florida. My mom promptly got us involved in the local community theater, the Naples Players. After performing as Betty in The Crucible, I was hooked! I came to acting through theater, and I always adore performing live. Currently I'm on stage almost every weekend performing long form, genre based improvisation at Impro Studio. I had the great pleasure of performing with the Impro Theatre main Company at the Broad stage in December of 2015, and we are now nominated for an Ovation Award! I’ve also performed at The Odyssey, The Theater @ Boston --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Matt and Naomi chat with Founder and Artistic Director of Impro Theatre (www.improtheatre.com) and voice on Kung Fu Panda Dan O'Connor on "locaysh" in Los Feliz. This man makes anyone that shares a scene with him step up their game! Don't let your ears fool you, this isn't an actual scene from a Chekhov play...it's IMPROVISED! We talk about the difference between theatrical improv and how Anton Chekhov is entirely misunderstood and how someone can "realize thy toast".(If you are looking for a scene about Star Trek go to www.startrek.com if you're looking for improv inspiration go to danoconnor.net)@danimpro @baramsnieckus

This week on the Tech Cat Show we chat with Dan O’Connor, who is the founder and producing artistic director of Impro Theatre. Besides being a successful actor, Dan has been instrumental in the creation of ImproTheatre's unique 'Unscripted Play' format which includes the improvised creation of full length plays in the a variety of genre's including Shakespeare, Jane Austin, Twilight Zone and The Western, to name a few. Dan and team are also leveraging a variety of new video techniques and tech platforms to grow their audience and take their comic stylings to a larger audience. You'll laugh, you'll learn alot and be surprised at how a smart theater company is evolving on The Tech Cat Show with the fabulous Dan O'Connor, the Producing Artistic Director of ImproTheatre.

Today’s guest, Brian Lohmann, has, yes, been on “American Body Shop,” “World Cup Comedy,” “Ask Rita,” and “Rugrats,” but what Brian’s really known for is his love of theater and improvisation. Impro Theatre, the company where he’s the associate artistic director, has performed at The Broad Stage, Aspen Comedy Festival, The Globe Playhouse in LA, and The Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Our podcast discussion gets a little “inside baseball,” as the saying goes, but we hit on how theatre makes you a more complete human, finding your passion, and, as Quincy Jones says, finding “your lightning, and ride your lightning.” It’s so worth a listen! 

Stephen Kearin. Stephen is an improvisor, a director, and a voice-over actor featured in DreamWorks “Kung Fu Panda,” “ Kung Fu Panda 2,” two of the “Madagascar" films, “Monsters vs. Aliens,” and “Megamind.” Stephen is a founding member of 3 FOR ALL, and Impro Theatre, famous for their improvised Jane Austen, “Twilight Zone,” Stephen Sondheim, and Shakespeare productions.