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The Theft Forum - Bat Style Improv Show

by scott.hearne »

The Theft Forum is a comedy netcast featuring Austin performers.

We are casting improvisers for a weekly, Bat Style improv show! We would like to feature 2 - 3 different improvisers a week, with a solid recurring cast of 2 - 3 players. Total cast: 5 - 6 players.

If you would like to be added to the list of weekly players, please respond! If you are interested in becoming a member of the recurring cast, post your interest and we will schedule auditions.

List your name, email address, theater affiliation and experience level. Here is a short description of the format:

The Theft Forum - Bat Style Improv Show

1. The show is hosted by Mitchell Deane or Scott Hearne
2. 15 – 20 minute set up/sound check
3. Introduce players and present the first, one word suggestion
4. 5 – 15 minute scene based on the first, one word suggestion.
5. Present second, one word suggestion.
6. 5 – 15 minute scene based on the second, one word suggestion.
7. Present the third, one word suggestion.
8. 5 – 15 minute scene based on the third, one word suggestion.
9. Total time commitment: 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

The Theft Forum is on:

iTunes
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the- ... d551047216

Tumblr
http://thetheftforum.tumblr.com/

Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/TheTheftForum

Twitter
http://twitter.com/TheTheftForum
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by scott.hearne »

HerrHerr wrote:If I'm in town (not working), then I'm down!
Ceej rocks.
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by happywaffle »

I might be up for guesting! Sounds fun.
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by Caeriel »

Depending on when you do the recording, I'd be interested in recurring, or else just a one-off guest spot!
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by scott.hearne »

You are all awesome. Thank you to Kevin Miller and Caeriel Crestin!
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Yup.
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by Lukew »

This sounds like fun! I'm interested in recurring
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by scott.hearne »

If you were wondering what the hell this would sound like, here is the first episode:

http://archive.org/details/ScottHearneT ... e-Episode1

Anyone else interested in performing?

Are you not entertained?!?!?!?!?!
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by catdrago »

This thing needs some chicks. Me.
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i am not a chick. but i could be persuaded to guest, schedule permitting.
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by scott.hearne »

catdrago wrote:This thing needs some chicks. Me.
I agree. You are totally invited.
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Rev. Jordan T. Maxwell wrote:i am not a chick. but i could be persuaded to guest, schedule permitting.
Awesome! It shall be done.
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by Ruby W. »

Would love to be a recurring member until I leave! I need something to do during September! (Also I listen to Improv4Humans every day).
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I'd definitely be up for doing more of that sort of thing.
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