Squash Banana (Jeff Gyllen and Breanna Cecile) talk with us about going for realism over comedy (and the comedy that comes through that naturally). They also discuss learning through shows, mono scenes, complimenting versus pushing, giving themselves more options, and the value of using specific details from your real life. Breanna does a great job, […]

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Andy Hilbrands and MJ Marsh of Cross/Weaving tell us they wanted to play together so badly, they invented a form in which they interact with each other as little as possible. They also discuss stage picture, spacework, how little the audience cars about fixing the problem, listening, playing at the top of your intelligence (even […]

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Eric Thompson and Matt Allex, representing Double-Blind Improv, talk about how producing a show in which the games and cast are chosen at random can create energy because improv audiences tend to be smart and want you to succeed. They also talk about dealing with difficult venues, breaking, the importance of a good host, the […]

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Stacey Trelfa, Ryan Strunk, Aaron Cook, and Amy Burge (unfortunately Jen Wilson couldn’t join us) of The Pickup Artists explain how they pull of what what might be the most intimidating show description: improvised narrative a cappella musicals. They talk about learning things from music coaches and improv coaches, filling in each other’s parts, theater […]

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Max Mars, Caroline Hitt, Fred Cheng, Nate Weingarden, and Matthew Kraft of Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe (unfortunately Brett Williams and Music Director William Pierce couldn’t join us) talk about how to structure a “fun, funny, professional” variety show. They discuss organizing their 2 hour show, which includes songs, sketches, stand-up and short-form improv, in a […]

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