Podcast appearances and mentions of tara defrancisco

Tara Defrancisco (@taradefrancisco) is the Founder of The Nest Theatre & an Actor as well as Improv Comedian with her show 'HERE: The (Improvised) Musical'. Tara's a seasoned vet in the world of improv comedy, along with her worldwide traveling show “HERE The Improvised Musical”, and lately, she's become your resident positive pep-talker over on instagram and TikTok. There's a real good chance you've seen one of her videos shared on social. If you're into comedy, creative spaces, or just want a dose of genuine inspiration, this one's for you! Tara shares her journey from finding her love for improv, really getting started with comedy in Chicago to performing all over the world, and how that led to building a home for improv right here in Columbus with The Nest. Within that we cover the unique magic of improv, the way it only exists in the moment, how it teaches people to trust themselves, and why even the “bad” shows have value. We also dive into the importance of community, why people aren't connecting with their neighbors like they used to, practices to get better at staying connected with friends in a fast-paced world, and building inclusive creative spaces for communities. And of course, we get into some deeper conversations about defining success in the arts. Tara reminds us that there's no single path, whether you're doing something professionally or just for the love of it, the journey is valid! This episode has plenty of those “oh wow, I needed to hear that” moments. Whether you're a performer, a creative, or just someone looking for more connection in your life, Tara's story and perspective is one you don't want to miss! ---THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY--- PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive For all upcoming shows & event info of who's coming through Columbus, OH, visit promowestlive.com  or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com  River & Rich - @riverandrich Located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH, River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so go view an apartment anytime! Visit their website at liveriverandrich.com - Use the code 'WYDHPOD' for up to HALF OFF your admin fee! The Scatter Joy Project - @thescatterjoyproject The Scatter Joy Project is a local Columbus nonprofit focused on fighting for mental health. They aim to make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone. They sell apparel with 100% of the profits funding their crisis text line, their network to help people find the mental health help they need, and their very own therapy fund. So whether you're looking to get help or want to donate to help support the cause, Scatter Joy is right for you. Find more info at www.thescatterjoyproject.com Makers Social - @makers.social Maker's Social is a DIY Project Bar located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, OH! To book a reservation, go to makerscolumbus.com and enter “WYDH” in the notes of your checkout for $10 off!

In today's podcast Sam has actor, creator and designated linklater voice teacher, Hayley Jannielli on for a juicy conversation on freeing the voice and how to reclaim your power through body and breath.    Topics Include: Journey to Finding the Voice The diaphragm and the Power Center How to voice is a vehicle for Self Expression  Unbecoming to become and Uncovering our true voice  The Habit of Playing Small  Sighing and Yawning as an energetic release  Primal Screaming Embracing the Range of Expressions   Join our 2024 Temecula Retreat July 18-21! See more info HERE or DM Sam on Instagram.   Let's connect on IG: @samanthajoharvey @fullout_podcast   Grab Sam's free POWER PORTAL GUIDEBOOK with 7 days of actionable steps to come home to you and unlock your next level.   Meet CLUB FULL OUT: The Membership your one stop shop for all things FULL OUT. Your membership includes:

My guests today are the incredible team of Tara DeFrancisco and Rance Rizzutto. They are the stars of their own duo musical improv show called Here The Musical, which has been performed in 24 countries around the world. They own and operate The Nest Theater in Columbus, Ohio, and they run the Improv Retreat since 2012. These two never cease to inspire me, and I hope they inspire you as well! To learn more about Tara and Rance, The Nest Theatre, and Here The Musical, visit their website nesttheatre.com. To learn more about The Improv Retreat and how to register, visit theimprovretreat.com.

In this throwback, If This Is True would like to introduce you to Tara DeFrancisco and Rance Rizzutto of the Nest Theatre in Columbus! Tara and Rance have been engaging audiences all over the globe, whether with iO, the Second City, or with their two-person improvised musical, "Here." These 20+ year veterans of improv have done it all. They opened their theatre, the Nest, in Columbus, OH--with a new location at 2643 N. High St., just north of OSU's campus. Speaking of campuses, Tara and Rance are now guest professors at both Ohio University and Columbus College of Art and Design. They talk about what it takes to run a theater during a pandemic, the joy of performing across the world and the relief that this is an explicit podcast! Give it a listen!

In Episode 91, I sit down with comedian Luke Lynndale and we begin on the word entitled. We also discuss Luke's brand new venture, the Danforth Comedy Festival. In this episode, Luke shares his passion for comedy, the entitlement of comedians and the stresses of producing comedy. We also dive into Luke's early experiences in comedy, taking breaks, wild nights in Australia, and performing during the pandemic. Luke Lynndale is a Toronto-based comedian, writer and actor. When Luke is performing, hang on for the ride – it's fast and hilarious. Luke is high energy and rants about the absurdities that affect his life. His raw truth creates a visceral reaction in audiences while they laugh. Luke has toured Los Angeles and Michigan. He has performed at notable comedy clubs including Yuk Yuks, Absolute Comedy, New York Comedy Club, Flappers Comedy Club, and The Comedy Chateau. He's been featured at comedy festivals including – Salem Comedy Festival, NY Underground Festival, Nestival Festival, and Boston Improv Festival. In 2020, he was a finalist in the Comedian of The North comedy competition in Thunder Bay, ON. He is a graduate of The Second City Sketch Program, Montreal School of Performing Arts, co-founder of critically acclaimed improv duo, DUO DAD, and founding member of Shakespeare improv troupe, We Happy Few. Luke's acting credits include Betrayal (Montreal School of Performing Arts), and Arsenic and Old Lace (Village Players). Luke has studied improv at UCB, The Annoyance, iO, The Second City, Bad Dog Theatre, The Social Capital, and The Improv Retreat. He has taken improv classes led by some legendary teachers which include Will Hines, Hal Rudnick, Billy Merritt, Armando Diaz, Charna Halpern, Jill Bernard, Joe Bill, Dave Razowsky, Brandon Gardner, Toni Charline, Christian Capozzoli, Susan Messing, Rich Sohn, Rebecca Sohn, Tara DeFrancisco, Bruce Hunter, Jon Bander, Jan Caruana, Ken Hall, Lisa Merchant, Matt Folliott, Ralph MacLeod, Rob Norman, Ted Hallett, Isaac Kessler, Frank McAnulty, Paul Constable, Lindsay Leese, Todd Fasen, Becky Johnson, and Kevin Patrick Robbins. He is a graduate of longform programs at both The Assembly and Impatient Theatre Company (ITC). EP #91 - The Johnny Rogers Show LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Thejohnnyrogers APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-johnny-rogers-show/id1652119790 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SeYAHbIbsxTf8UChBAUIy YOUTUBE: / @TheJohnnyRogersShow  + everywhere podcasts are available Follow Luke Lynndale on social media https://lukelynndale.com/shows/ https://www.instagram.com/lukelynndale/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lukelynndale YouTube: / @lukelynndale  Follow Johnny Rogers on social media https://www.instagram.com/thejohnnyrogersshow/ https://www.twitter.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.facebook.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnylatenight https://www.twitch.tv/thejohnnyrogers https://www.spoti.fi/3uGt9U9

If This Is True would like to introduce you to Tara DeFrancisco and Rance Rizzutto of the Nest Theatre in Columbus! Tara and Rance have been engaging audiences all over the globe, whether with iO, the Second City, or with their two-person improvised musical, "Here." These 20+ year veterans of improv have done it all. They opened their theatre, the Nest, in Columbus, OH--with a new location at 2643 N. High St., just north of OSU's campus. Speaking of campuses, Tara and Rance are now guest professors at both Ohio University and Columbus College of Art and Design. They talk about what it takes to run a theater during a pandemic, the joy of performing across the world and the relief that this is an explicit podcast! Give it a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-hall7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christopher-hall7/support

"What's the deal with Columbus, Ohio?" (Can you hear Garry saying that as he's impersonating Jerry Seinfeld?) It's Ohio's state capital, has the largest population in that state, is ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, and Garry Meier and Leslie Keiling have been talking about it on the show quite a bit lately. Garry welcomes Tara DeFrancisco and Rance Rizzutto, the owners of The Nest Theatre, the dedicated home for improvisational comedy, sketch revues, live lit, and experimental theatre in Columbus, Ohio. Before founding The Nest Theatre, they both performed and taught improvisational comedy in Chicago for more than a decade, and they both have performed and taught all over the world, including touring engagements in at least 51 cities in 18 countries.

Guests Jenny Milkowski of San Diego CBS News 8, The River’s Danielle Tufano, Brian Althimer WGN Radio Producer: The Roe Conn Show, and comedian Tara DeFrancisco join us to talk about gay bars, Hollywood stars, songs in cars, and of course porn stars.  That and much much more!  Enjoy all Read more... The post Lossano and Friends – One Naked Tony, Not A Lot! appeared first on Radio Misfits.

It's Tuesday and ... Kat Kenny is our guest! Kathleen Kenny is the Improv Director & Education Director at Bob Carter's Actor's Rep in West Palm Beach where she's been teaching short form and long form improvisation to improvisers of all levels for the past 10 years as well as acting classes for over 15 years. She currently plays with Actors' Rep house team Friends with Benefits and understated as well as Mod 27's Bananas Republic. She's been doing her lotto show Get Lucky with Kat for about 2 years and often guests with local improv troupes doing as many fests as time allows. She received her B.F.A. in acting from the Actor Training Program at the University of Utah and is a graduate of the UCB Training Center in NYC as well as levels I & II of the I.O Chicago Intensives in Miami where she studied with Charna Halpern & Tara Defrancisco. She's taken multiple classes with David Razowsky and loves to be a student as much as she loves to teach. Kat coaches many local improv teams from various theatres and is proud to have taught workshops at many improv festivals including Salt Lake City, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Palm Beach, & the Improv U Improv Cruise.

I’ve got a lot of people to thank you for this episode: Interviews with Loreena McKennitt (CAPA), Craig Johnson (Thurber House), Tara DeFrancisco and Rance Rizzuto (Nest Theatre), Origins (The Ohio State University Department of History) And thank you to folks … Continue reading →

The Improv scene has been a growing community in Columbus and now it’s about to get a little bigger. Tara DeFrancisco and Rance Rizzutto are both world class improvisers from Chicago that have decided to give Columbus talent a professional home stage. Tara and Rance discuss their beliefs as instructors and improvisors and what it takes … More Episode 25 – The Nest Theatre

Improv teacher, performer, and theater owner Rance Rizzutto joins Justin and Doug this week at the iO Theater in Chicago to talk about masculinity in society. Rance gives some insight as to the types of people and expressions of masculinity he’s seen while teaching comedy over the years. Doug references the documentary, The Mask I Live In, and asks everyone if they can remember the first time someone told them to “be a man.” Doug reflects about accessing emotions in his life and Rance tells a wonderful childhood story about emotions getting the best of us. The heroes talk about crying and why, as men, we feel like we’re not supposed to cry and Rance gives the inside scoop on how commercials get approved through test markets. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down between the legend of Chuck Norris vs. the legend of Clint Eastwood. Check out Rance and Tara’s new theater, The Nest Theatre, in Columbus, OH where you can catch a show or sign up for improv classes! You can also visit http://taraandrance.com for all the details on Rance and Tara DeFrancisco’s shows. They tour all around the world, and if you ask nicely they may come to you!

Tara DeFrancisco and Rance Rizzutto are masters of musical improv, touring around the world doing their critically acclaimed two-person musical improvisation show: HERE. Jimmy sat down with the recently married couple and talked them about how they first met, the power of musical improv, and why they like to make their audience cry as well as laugh.

Join Nick Cusumano and Danielle Filas as the welcome Tara DeFrancisco, master extraordinaire of all thing Improv. Tara will share the her adventures of life on the Improv stage ,touring the world with HERE the improvised musical, teaching, her new television show on LOGO, opening an Theatre and so much more.

Ep54 - Guests Jenny Milkowski of Good Day Chicago, The River's Danielle Tufano, WGN radio producer Brian Althimer and comedian Tara DeFrancisco join us to talk about gay bars, Hollywood stars, songs in cars and porn stars... That and much much more! The post Lossano and Friends! – 02/21/16 appeared first on Radio Misfits.

I already did the amazing bio in our first interview. She's back! Our first interview was so great, and I felt like I had so many more questions, we had to do more. The follow up is at least as good. I tried to be more excited in this one. Chicago's most enthusiastic cheerleader, Tara DeFrancisco.

The Free Press called Tara DeFrancisco “The Funniest Person In Chicago”. She won Top 25 Funniest Women in Curve Magazine.  Tara started in stand up but switched to improv! Tara teaches improv and sketch-writing classes at iO, Second City, and ComedySportz, and coaches a Harold team at the iO theatre as well. She performs for the Second City as an understudy for the resident stages, and at CSz several times a week. Her iO team Chaos Theory performs Saturday nights. She is now in four LasVegasDotCom commercials airing nationally (one of them is embedded below). And Tara is the only person so far that I absolutely had to interview twice right away. I don’t know why. Maybe cuz we’re both from Ohio. Read all the notes and see the funny pictures here (opens new window). Full Episode: Video preview:

Arnie learns about geocaching, GPS scavenger hunts, from his guests Rance Rizzutto, Rich Prouty and Tara DeFrancisco.   

Tara Defrancisco is a former member of the Second City Touring Company. She performs and teaches for iO Theater and ComedySportz in Chicago. She discusses several exercises she uses in her classes and workshops.