Episode #344: Rory Scovel
by Rory Scovel is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer who came out of the Washington, D.C., comedy scene, and has managed to incorporate the lessons …
Tag: improvisation
Episode #301: Fred Willard
When I sat down with Fred Willard in February 2020 inside his home in Southern California, he was noticeably weak — I held his microphone …
Episode #129: Nina Conti
Nina Conti is the only child of actors – her father, Tom, is a Tony Award winner and Oscar nominee. As for Nina, she began …
They’re running for president: Yes, and? Chris Gethard finds room for improv-ment among GOP candidates
Friend of the site Katla McGlynn took an Improv 101 comedy class from Chris Gethard a decade ago at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Last …
Here’s the lineup, schedule for the 17th annual Del Close Marathon #DCM17
Set your countdown clocks: The 17th Annual Del Close Marathon is a little more than a month away — now serving up improvised comedy from …
Movies / TV / Uncategorized
Remembering Robin Williams
You want to be able to quote his inspirational movie lines back to him, to step on a desk and shout to him, “O Captain! …
Matt Walsh raises money for “A Better You,” talks about the funny freedom of improvised movies
Everything is connected by pizza. Or karma. Mostly karma. No matter what you believe in the nature of coincidences, karma and pizza, believe this: Matt Walsh …
Interview: Rory Scovel on “the courage to fail” in comedy
In a digital age, what are the odds that a stand-up comedian would release a new album and keep it that way? Rory Scovel‘s new …
“I Do Improv,” by Hard Left Productions
Need a fun little ditty about improv comedy that anyone can enjoy, whether you love improvising, hate improvisers, or hate to love loving to hate …
“The Heat” and “Bridesmaids” director Paul Feig on editing the improvised scenes in a movie
New York magazine’s Vulture section recently started a series, “How To Make A Movie,” with plenty of noteworthy, well, how-to information for you filmmaking fans. …