Austin Improv

The experience at The Big Ha! was super fun, and everyone had strong shows. The Austin/Chicago contingent represented and it made me really proud to be a part of the Austin improv scene.

At some point, one of the 88 Improv players asked us about a warm-up she saw us doing. It was the start/stop tableau exercise that we picked up from 3 For All. It was at that moment that I was reminded of how lucky I (and we) are. There are troupes in smaller towns that work and learn virtually in a vacuum.

Austin has such an incredible scene. Not only did the Austin scene introduce me to improv in general, but through some amazing alignment of the stars, I have had the opportunity to study many different styles from seasoned veterans. I've observed them, taken class from them and, shit, performed side by side with them. It's absolutely incredible.

Seriously, we can never forget how unique and special this community is.

here here

or hear hear, which is it?

Har, har.

austin improv is as important to me as pete and pete

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kbadr wrote:The experience at The Big Ha! was super fun, and everyone had strong shows. The Austin/Chicago contingent represented and it made me really proud to be a part of the Austin improv scene.

At some point, one of the 88 Improv players asked us about a warm-up she saw us doing. It was the start/stop tableau exercise that we picked up from 3 For All. It was at that moment that I was reminded of how lucky I (and we) are. There are troupes in smaller towns that work and learn virtually in a vacuum.

Austin has such an incredible scene. Not only did the Austin scene introduce me to improv in general, but through some amazing alignment of the stars, I have had the opportunity to study many different styles from seasoned veterans. I've observed them, taken class from them and, shit, performed side by side with them. It's absolutely incredible.

Seriously, we can never forget how unique and special this community is.

Word.

kbadr wrote:It was at that moment that I was reminded of how lucky I (and we) are. There are troupes in smaller towns that work and learn virtually in a vacuum.

Last year at the Toronto Improv Festival we met and befriended a troupe from Pocatello, Idaho (sound familiar, Shannon?). They told us that they pretty much learned improv from books and they benefitted so much from getting out of their town and seeing a lot of other troupes from all over and taking the UCB intensive there.

We have something special here. Take workshops from people when they come in for OoB and other times. Go see improv when you travel. Apply for festivals. Spread our word and bring back the words of others.

York99 wrote:a troupe from Pocatello, Idaho (sound familiar, Shannon?).

Uh? Yes, I think a troupe from Idaho wanted to apply to OoB '06 but were way too late getting word to us to be part of the process. Is that what you're talking about? Or are you under the misapprehension that I am originally from Idaho rather than Iowa?

shando wrote:

York99 wrote:a troupe from Pocatello, Idaho (sound familiar, Shannon?).

Uh? Yes, I think a troupe from Idaho wanted to apply to OoB '06 but were way too late getting word to us to be part of the process. Is that what you're talking about? Or are you under the misapprehension that I am originally from Idaho rather than Iowa?

That was a suggestion for a location in a Spices show.

York99 wrote:

shando wrote:

York99 wrote:a troupe from Pocatello, Idaho (sound familiar, Shannon?).

Uh? Yes, I think a troupe from Idaho wanted to apply to OoB '06 but were way too late getting word to us to be part of the process. Is that what you're talking about? Or are you under the misapprehension that I am originally from Idaho rather than Iowa?

That was a suggestion for a location in a Spices show.

Are you shitting me? I don't remember that one.

shando wrote:

York99 wrote:

shando wrote: Uh? Yes, I think a troupe from Idaho wanted to apply to OoB '06 but were way too late getting word to us to be part of the process. Is that what you're talking about? Or are you under the misapprehension that I am originally from Idaho rather than Iowa?

That was a suggestion for a location in a Spices show.

Are you shitting me? I don't remember that one.

Now that I think about it, it doesn't make sense for that show... I'm thinking it was a *Kazil. show.
Remember that Jeremy and Madeline?

Hmmm, doesn't ring a bell. Then again, you are the Master Suggestion Rememberer, so I would yield respectfully to your memory of Pocatello.

not ringing a bell here, either. sorry, broseph.