Austin Improv

Fabulous show. Fabulous Frank Mills.

My favorite moment of the TJ&Dave show, in all honesty, was the very first beat. As the lights came down, Dave was adjusting his collar, and he was finishing doing it when the lights came up, so he continued. TJ just stared at him, got a read off him, and..lift off...

Zen masters.

kbadr wrote:
Zen masters.

Absolutely!!!

What was the story about? A job interview. So goddamn basic, no robots, zombies, aliens, nazis, masturbation stories, just plain and simple and sympathetic human interaction.

Such utterly positive *genuine* characters.

The 'status battle' in the office with the legs on the desk was so goddamn subtle, constantly trumped by Dave's fundamental craving for a father figure. Not a single argument that wasn't supported by a very real love and curiosity of other people.

When TJ's mother at the end was talking about the note and said "don't make me cry" my dark black cynical heart leaped; how often do we see such an *authentic* payoff in improv?



oh, and Frank Mills are okay too.

I am happy that you all came and helped fill two sold out shows (plus the standing room at tonight's show).

I am happy that there were so many people in the audience (about half of the two 150 seat houses) who were not improv regulars.

I am happy that those people got to see amazing shows by TJ & Dave and The Frank Mills.

I am happy to have had ColdTowne involved in the production of this event. Their help was invaluable.

I am happy that we have made enough money to cover our guests' expenses AND put some money in their hands as well.

Thank you all, particularly Jastroch and the rest of ColdTowne, and Tom Booker for doing lights.

arthursimone wrote: What was the story about? A job interview. So goddamn basic, no robots, zombies, aliens, nazis, masturbation stories, just plain and simple and sympathetic human interaction.

Such utterly positive *genuine* characters.

The 'status battle' in the office with the legs on the desk was so goddamn subtle, constantly trumped by Dave's fundamental craving for a father figure. Not a single argument that wasn't supported by a very real love and curiosity of other people.

When TJ's mother at the end was talking about the note and said "don't make me cry" my dark black cynical heart leaped; how often do we see such an *authentic* payoff in improv?

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. More like that, please.

Many thanks to TJ and Dave and the Frank Mills and everyone involved for two great nights of solid, solid stuff.

Word word and word. Well done everybody. Very inspiring all around.

The truth is is that this whole venture became financially viable about 10 minutes after we released tickets, so extra thanks to the Austin Improv Community for coming out and supporting this.

And the better thing is is that each night there were maybe 50 improvisers there and a 100 people on top of that who just got turned on to what we do.

We're looking forward to co-producing more events with the AIC. Yay for joint ventures!

On a show note: ditto what Arthur said. I told a lot of my students that they'd learn more from watching both shows about improv than listening to me talk about it. And I was right.

Also, The Frank Mills are an inspiration

"You know what the moral of the story is? If you're ever reading and someone turns to salt...don't
stop reading."

~David Pasquesi, TJ And Dave show night 1

kbadr wrote:TJ just stared at him, got a read off him, and..lift off...

Zen masters.

That's what its like every week.

Zen masters for sure.

TexasImprovMassacre wrote:
That's what its like every week.

show-off

dirty baby wrote:

TexasImprovMassacre wrote:
That's what its like every week.

show-off

Tj and I have this thing where every time i see him I look at him awkwardly and he seems mildly uncomfortable. but we never talk about it. its sooooooo kewl.

kbadr wrote:Fabulous show. Fabulous Frank Mills.

My favorite moment of the TJ&Dave show, in all honesty, was the very first beat. As the lights came down, Dave was adjusting his collar, and he was finishing doing it when the lights came up, so he continued. TJ just stared at him, got a read off him, and..lift off...

Zen masters.

The "lift off" on Sunday's show was really similar. The lights came down, and they flickered a bit on their way back up. Instantly, TJ & Dave started talking about the lighting and founds themselves in a home under construction.

They don't drop their shit. Ever.

As a student and wet behind the ears improviser I cannot really put into words how amazingly inspired this show made me! While talking to a co-worker I likened the experience to a cello player going to see Yo Yo Ma.

Three days later and I am still buzzing over it,cannot wait to get to class tonight and my mental list of things I want to work on has totally changed.

Adeny wrote:While talking to a co-worker I likened the experience to a cello player going to see Yo Yo Ma.

Except that sometimes Yo Yo Ma FAKES IT.

ratliff wrote:Except that sometimes Yo Yo Ma FAKES IT.

I'm not sure that I get this joke, but I bet it's funny. Miss you, Ratliff.