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It's about bloody time I posted in this thread, right? So there's thing one you know about me: I'm a procrastinator. Hey, maybe it's not exactly timidity that's my problem right now...
Bio-wise: I grew up in a nice, diverse town in Northern NJ; I went to a good school in Philadelphia (where all my forebears started out, America-wise) and majored in Communications (research, not radio/tv/film). Not having the cojones to pursue PR or similar such options that seemed to be available to graduates at the time, I listened to my boyfriend who thought it would be a cool idea to move all over the U.S. till we had stuff figured out. So Temp Across America was born and we lived in San Diego, Seattle, Albuquerque, and Atlanta before settling in San Francisco. That's where he figured out he wanted to go to grad school in LA and I figured out I didn't want to follow him, so I stayed put for a few years. Then I got that "what am I doing out here?" feeling and realized I had to move Back East. Considering the creeping boredom I was beginning to feel in SF, I knew NYC was the only place to go.
It took me a few good (mostly eh, and a couple of really crappy) years here until I discovered the UCBT. It was a magical confluence of not working nights anymore and actually really reading the comedy section of TONY that made me go, "I must see about this ASSSSCAT thingamabob". Hooked immediately! What a joy! People using their brains as playgrounds! People who were also in high school in the Eighties! Sometimes I feel bad for having missed out on improv for so many years but knowing there are people out there my age who still love it and knowing that I've been living my life and it will hopefully make me a better improviser eases the pain a bit.
I love improv because it combines some of my favorite things: acting, writing, trivia, stream of consciousness, and dick jokes. I love the UCBT because, like I said, I've been living in New York for a while and I know how hard it is to find so many nice, talented, funny people in one single place. Well, places, I wouldn't want to diss the other theatres; I've been to most of them, I enjoy them all. I love the IRC because it is so inclusive, both politically and geographically. This place is awesome. Thanks for everything so far.
This post probably shouldn't be this long but I figure I waited so long to write it that it probably should be even longer, right? So you're welcome. Oh, before I go, there is one important thing you should know about me. I am shy in a very weird way. It's almost situational - I think? So if I say hi to you one time but not the next please don't think I'm bitchy. I'm just awkward. Hopefully some time from now people will read this thread and think, "Ha ha ha, what does she mean shy? She's so loud!" But then you will think about it, and remember, and say to each other "oh, man, I do remember that, she was really awkward around us in the beginning!" What can I say? Like the timidity thing, it's something for me to work on. That and the procrastination. And a better job, I need a real job...but right now I have to go see a show, so.
It's about bloody time I posted in this thread, right? So there's thing one you know about me: I'm a procrastinator. Hey, maybe it's not exactly timidity that's my problem right now...
Bio-wise: I grew up in a nice, diverse town in Northern NJ; I went to a good school in Philadelphia (where all my forebears started out, America-wise) and majored in Communications (research, not radio/tv/film). Not having the cojones to pursue PR or similar such options that seemed to be available to graduates at the time, I listened to my boyfriend who thought it would be a cool idea to move all over the U.S. till we had stuff figured out. So Temp Across America was born and we lived in San Diego, Seattle, Albuquerque, and Atlanta before settling in San Francisco. That's where he figured out he wanted to go to grad school in LA and I figured out I didn't want to follow him, so I stayed put for a few years. Then I got that "what am I doing out here?" feeling and realized I had to move Back East. Considering the creeping boredom I was beginning to feel in SF, I knew NYC was the only place to go.
It took me a few good (mostly eh, and a couple of really crappy) years here until I discovered the UCBT. It was a magical confluence of not working nights anymore and actually really reading the comedy section of TONY that made me go, "I must see about this ASSSSCAT thingamabob". Hooked immediately! What a joy! People using their brains as playgrounds! People who were also in high school in the Eighties! Sometimes I feel bad for having missed out on improv for so many years but knowing there are people out there my age who still love it and knowing that I've been living my life and it will hopefully make me a better improviser eases the pain a bit.
I love improv because it combines some of my favorite things: acting, writing, trivia, stream of consciousness, and dick jokes. I love the UCBT because, like I said, I've been living in New York for a while and I know how hard it is to find so many nice, talented, funny people in one single place. Well, places, I wouldn't want to diss the other theatres; I've been to most of them, I enjoy them all. I love the IRC because it is so inclusive, both politically and geographically. This place is awesome. Thanks for everything so far.
This post probably shouldn't be this long but I figure I waited so long to write it that it probably should be even longer, right? So you're welcome. Oh, before I go, there is one important thing you should know about me. I am shy in a very weird way. It's almost situational - I think? So if I say hi to you one time but not the next please don't think I'm bitchy. I'm just awkward. Hopefully some time from now people will read this thread and think, "Ha ha ha, what does she mean shy? She's so loud!" But then you will think about it, and remember, and say to each other "oh, man, I do remember that, she was really awkward around us in the beginning!" What can I say? Like the timidity thing, it's something for me to work on. That and the procrastination. And a better job, I need a real job...but right now I have to go see a show, so.
i've lurked here off and on since december, have not quite worked up nerve or funds to get into any classes, but in the meantime go to some improv shows in my area when i can. eventually i'm sure i'll do it and wonder why i waited so long. but for now i'll just keep lurking here and maybe post a litle more, too.
Juliet Jeske, not Joel Jeske, Joel is my husband. I was an actor in Chicago, took a few classes at the Annoyance and at college with Marty de Maat but didn't seriously study improv. I was in a lot of plays and a couple of musicals. I also self-produced and wrote some cabaret type shows. Joel and I moved to New York about 5 years ago. Now I take any chance I can to get on stage!!! New York is tough but we love it. We also miss Chicago. Currently study at UCB. I work as a CLOWN for a living. I like coffee. We have a cat! George W. Bush is an idiot. Kim Jong Il scares me.
Hi, I'm John Tell, as in John is my first name, Tell is my middle name. It's what I go by, among other names. I am the current director of Freudian Slip, a college troupe located in College Station, Texas. We've been around for about 14 years, and I have been on for about a year and a half. FSlip is my first experience with improv, but I used to shoot crappy student films in high school, so theater is not entirely foreign to me. Along with improv, the kingdom of nerd is one of my greatest passions. Any other questions regarding my wonderful hobbies should be directed at my personal profile, yo. I also have to apologize for my atrocious grammar, I was an English major and should know better. Anyway, I am look really looking forward to learning from you guys and sharing anything I can from my limited experience.
Hi,
I'm Leanne Linsky and I recently moved to NYC from Las Vegas. I am currently in Christina G's 600 class at the UCB and Armando D's Improv Revue class at the Magnet. I was a student at the Second City Training Center in Las Vegas for the past 4 years. So if I just moved here, how did I get into these classes? Well, I also spent some time at UCB NY a couple years ago, then at UCB LA and back to UCB NY. I just went through the 5 week intensive at IO Chicago and now I am back in New York for good. :banana:
I'm Leanne Linsky and I recently moved to NYC from Las Vegas. I am currently in Christina G's 600 class at the UCB and Armando D's Improv Revue class at the Magnet. I was a student at the Second City Training Center in Las Vegas for the past 4 years. So if I just moved here, how did I get into these classes? Well, I also spent some time at UCB NY a couple years ago, then at UCB LA and back to UCB NY. I just went through the 5 week intensive at IO Chicago and now I am back in New York for good. :banana:
Know Thyself.
:banana: Hello hello!(I like-a tha banana)
I am Taylor G!
I've made... like... four posts already, as well as started threads with topics that make me seem as naive as I actually am.
I've been doing long-form improv for a little over a year and I absolutely love it.
I love the Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Frusciante, The Strokes, Spoon, and The White Stripes.
I love the movies "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", "Amelie", "Donnie Darko", "Identity", "Population: 436" and, sadly, "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy"
I live for baseball... Die hard Red Sox fan. They are my true love, too bad they continually break my heart.
But uhh, that's me in a nutshell. And seriously, who the hell reads this?
:banana: Hello hello!(I like-a tha banana)
I am Taylor G!
I've made... like... four posts already, as well as started threads with topics that make me seem as naive as I actually am.
I've been doing long-form improv for a little over a year and I absolutely love it.
I love the Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Frusciante, The Strokes, Spoon, and The White Stripes.
I love the movies "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", "Amelie", "Donnie Darko", "Identity", "Population: 436" and, sadly, "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy"
I live for baseball... Die hard Red Sox fan. They are my true love, too bad they continually break my heart.
But uhh, that's me in a nutshell. And seriously, who the hell reads this?
Hello, I'm Tommy Todd. I guess you can see that from my screen name. I live in KC, have been doing improvisations for 9 years. I have a thing for fountains (apparently).
I founded The City 3 Project,a not for profit aimed at increasing awareness of improv in KC, both for audiences and actors alike. We're building a community. We're also producing the upcoming 7: The Kansas City Improv Festival.
I also play with a bunch of groups around town.
That's me!
I founded The City 3 Project,a not for profit aimed at increasing awareness of improv in KC, both for audiences and actors alike. We're building a community. We're also producing the upcoming 7: The Kansas City Improv Festival.
I also play with a bunch of groups around town.
That's me!
Boom
Ryan Willard
I grew up in Portland, Oregon. Moved to New Jersey halfway through high school and now I live in NYC.
I produce to pay the bills and act to feed my soul. Sometimes the other way around. Improv is my favorite sport within those worlds. I've been studying at UCB since '05 and I'm ashamed at how long it's taken me to delve into the IRC.
I'm always looking for new talent to feature so please send me links to any interesting and hilarious material.
I love sandwiches more than you love your favorite uncle.
Fin.
Ryan Willard
I grew up in Portland, Oregon. Moved to New Jersey halfway through high school and now I live in NYC.
I produce to pay the bills and act to feed my soul. Sometimes the other way around. Improv is my favorite sport within those worlds. I've been studying at UCB since '05 and I'm ashamed at how long it's taken me to delve into the IRC.
I'm always looking for new talent to feature so please send me links to any interesting and hilarious material.
I love sandwiches more than you love your favorite uncle.
Fin.
Hey, my name is Brett and I can be seen almost every night at UCB. Not performing, just giving my hard earned cash to enjoy some hilarity. An internship with "Late Show" brought me to NYC in August and UCB has kept me here. I took 101 with Ari Voukydis just before Christmas and I start 201 on Sunday with Shannon O'Neill. Pretty much excited. I'm from Tennessee and there is none of this down there. That I know of.
And I feel incredibly self-aware right now.
And I feel incredibly self-aware right now.
Yeah, that's right, you can tell from my "join date" that I'm a bit of lurker. It's cool, whatever. I posted once in 2004. It was so much fun, I thought I'd try it again. Haha.
Anyway, I'm Emily, I'm a freshman at NYU. I'm from Minneapolis. I did improv with Stevie Ray's and the Brave New Workshop back home, and I'm trying my best to dive into the NYC scene. I'm in NYU's longform group, Dangerbox. In early March, I'm starting 101 at the UCB.
I am pretty much always at UCB seeing shows...especially ASSSSCAT, which completely makes my week. Watching (and especially, obviously, doing) improv is my favorite thing ever.
Despite past evidence, I am going to try my best to be an active poster. I get very easliy intimidated by internet message boards. We'll see how things go.
So...hi!
Anyway, I'm Emily, I'm a freshman at NYU. I'm from Minneapolis. I did improv with Stevie Ray's and the Brave New Workshop back home, and I'm trying my best to dive into the NYC scene. I'm in NYU's longform group, Dangerbox. In early March, I'm starting 101 at the UCB.
I am pretty much always at UCB seeing shows...especially ASSSSCAT, which completely makes my week. Watching (and especially, obviously, doing) improv is my favorite thing ever.
Despite past evidence, I am going to try my best to be an active poster. I get very easliy intimidated by internet message boards. We'll see how things go.
So...hi!
I feel outcasted? hm.
So yeah. I'm Cody. My nickname is Shmoogy. Soon I will copyright that nickname and everything that goes with it.
Well, mostly the name, I don't think I can copyright the color green. :wishy:
But yeah. Main reason I'm here is to get a journal, I'll probably, 80% sink off into other threads as well of course. This place seems neat-o.
Except something about College students, So i feel like i shouldn't be here. :nervous:
Gar. The questions that are risky to ask. How i hate them...and their existence.
So yeah. I'm Cody. My nickname is Shmoogy. Soon I will copyright that nickname and everything that goes with it.
Well, mostly the name, I don't think I can copyright the color green. :wishy:
But yeah. Main reason I'm here is to get a journal, I'll probably, 80% sink off into other threads as well of course. This place seems neat-o.
Except something about College students, So i feel like i shouldn't be here. :nervous:
Gar. The questions that are risky to ask. How i hate them...and their existence.
Hi, I'm Heather, aka lame ass HiDef
I'm Heather, HiDef comes from HD, my initials (guys I once worked with thought it was really fucking brilliant, so guffaw loudly.)
I live in Park Slope. I take Improv 101 at UCB with Erik Tanouye. He's good people.
I have been watching live improv since my bf got involved with it almost three years ago. I have been to two Del Close's, and helped out with the the first Philly Improv Festival too. From Philly to NYC, the interest was always there, just the scrotum wasn't. Now it is, and I love improv like a fat kid love cake.
I don't think there are others from my class on this, a lot of them did 101 as a "new thing to do." I'm taking Eric Scott for 201 come mid May. My friends think I am just fuckin crazy, now I get to channel it through
an art form.
So that is that.
wanna learn more? nnaah, didn't think so.
I'm Heather, HiDef comes from HD, my initials (guys I once worked with thought it was really fucking brilliant, so guffaw loudly.)
I live in Park Slope. I take Improv 101 at UCB with Erik Tanouye. He's good people.
I have been watching live improv since my bf got involved with it almost three years ago. I have been to two Del Close's, and helped out with the the first Philly Improv Festival too. From Philly to NYC, the interest was always there, just the scrotum wasn't. Now it is, and I love improv like a fat kid love cake.
I don't think there are others from my class on this, a lot of them did 101 as a "new thing to do." I'm taking Eric Scott for 201 come mid May. My friends think I am just fuckin crazy, now I get to channel it through
an art form.
So that is that.
wanna learn more? nnaah, didn't think so.
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I am not Kyle Busch. I thought I should introduce myself here so people would realize that.
My name is Rachel, though sometimes I go by Myrtle. I intern at the UCB Offices on Monday nights. I'm a member of Orphan Tycoon, a fairly new group. I live in Brooklyn. I watch TV for a living. There are probably some other things about me too....
My name is Rachel, though sometimes I go by Myrtle. I intern at the UCB Offices on Monday nights. I'm a member of Orphan Tycoon, a fairly new group. I live in Brooklyn. I watch TV for a living. There are probably some other things about me too....
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