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Austinist review of Whirled News last saturday.
http://www.austinist.com/archives/2006/ ... onight.php
Somewhat harsh. But have they ever wrtten up a good review of an improv show yet??
I saw the show last sat, and I'm glad I went. Though it did start off slow, there were some brilliant moments I enjoyed.
http://www.austinist.com/archives/2006/ ... onight.php
Somewhat harsh. But have they ever wrtten up a good review of an improv show yet??
I saw the show last sat, and I'm glad I went. Though it did start off slow, there were some brilliant moments I enjoyed.
thanks for the good words nadine.
i know the austinist hasnt been a fan of improv thus far, but we *are* going to get there - there is a level of play that we (WNT) and the community as a whole has yet to achieve.
but i think we all know that we are going to get there.
i think jonothan's assessment is accurate - the show's pacing, cast rapport and energy was *meh*. i wrote to thank him for an accurate review (sans the individual call outs).
for everyone's learning curve - i made the mistake of bringing out reviewers before the cast had fully gelled. a review would have been more appropriate at the 6 week+ mark. that was 100% my fault.
that said, i am completely confident in the ability of the cast and show.
i fully expect us to be knocking them out of the park by august.
i know the austinist hasnt been a fan of improv thus far, but we *are* going to get there - there is a level of play that we (WNT) and the community as a whole has yet to achieve.
but i think we all know that we are going to get there.
i think jonothan's assessment is accurate - the show's pacing, cast rapport and energy was *meh*. i wrote to thank him for an accurate review (sans the individual call outs).
for everyone's learning curve - i made the mistake of bringing out reviewers before the cast had fully gelled. a review would have been more appropriate at the 6 week+ mark. that was 100% my fault.
that said, i am completely confident in the ability of the cast and show.
i fully expect us to be knocking them out of the park by august.
"I suspect what we're doing is performance art, but I'm not going to tell the public that."
-- Del Close
-- Del Close
I'm sorry I missed the show. I feel personally responsible for not adding my obnoxious ga-faw to your energy level. I'll be there this, SAT, though. AND, I have to say...
***Erika & Jen's long-time committment to producing this show is so incredibly AWESOME!!! How great for your (all-star) cast to know the team has longer that 3-4 weekends to craft the already Entertaining World News Tonight format into a GREAT-HONKING, BIGTIME MONEY-DRAWING & LIFE-CHANGING SHOW!!!
I see stars in your future, WNT!!!***
***Erika & Jen's long-time committment to producing this show is so incredibly AWESOME!!! How great for your (all-star) cast to know the team has longer that 3-4 weekends to craft the already Entertaining World News Tonight format into a GREAT-HONKING, BIGTIME MONEY-DRAWING & LIFE-CHANGING SHOW!!!
I see stars in your future, WNT!!!***
And in other news.....
There is a very nice picture of Whirled News in the Chronicle this week (compliments of Brenner) and we are excited about this week's show ! Thank you Sara for your support and everyone who came out to see us last week ! Erika and I are very proud of the show, the cast and the community for so much love and support.