Next At Bat

License to Krill (Will Roberts and Kristen Pichette) reveal the power dynamic of their group, and discuss creating interesting stage pictures as a duo, why opposites attract, how much fun it can be to mess with your scene partner (if there’s enough trust), and the importance of never getting too comfortable. Also, we get some learning moments from Terry.

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Horseface (Nate Morse, Janelle Blasdel, and Matt Prindle) joins us for our first “clip” episode (sort of). They discuss evolving from a duo into a trio, the importance of a group’s spirit song, messing with each other on stage, physical warm ups, and their form “chasing the butterfly.” Also, we discover that Satan is a singing dog named Sparky.

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Alex Collyard, Cody Nelson, and Sami Martin of Collyard/Nelson discuss the development of their show and characters. They talk about silent partners, the role of tech in improv shows, and the unique dynamic of their on- (and off-) stage banter. They also examine the delicate line they walk interacting with the audience, and playing unlikable characters, and the difference between “pimping:” and “gifting.”

Also, we meet with the advertising team of Collyard/Nelson about improving the marketing of Next At Bat.

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The Houlihans, one of the house teams at the Brave New Workshop made up of Kara Pierce, Erin Anderson, Alli Rekow, Luke Gonnella, Tom Weber, Max Leibowitz, and our own Philip Simondet (Liv Augusta and Becci Schmidt unfortunately couldn’t make it) are on the first newly recorded episode of 2015. We’re a bit rusty after our long hiatus (and Max broke a glass) so for the first time ever, we had to start the podcast over from the beginning.

The Houlihans talk about the origin of their name, how their form has evolved, the challenges of playing games at a fast pace, and what it means to be a house team. Also, Doug teaches everyone a few things.

James Rone and Jake Scott (Interplanetary Appeal) discuss the creation of their show Dream Sequence, from the original concept through the first stages of evolution. They also discuss how to get details from an audience member’s life without making fun of them, dealing with perfectionism, the creativity of working within a structure, and the relationship with the audience. Also, Doctor Bird wins a rap (trivia) battle.