The Theft Forum

Scott Hearne interviews Christopher "Ceej" Allen, Kayla Lane Freeman, and Peter Rogers from the 44 Hour Improv Marathon at The Hideout Theatre. They discuss the challenges of doing improv for 40 hours plus, setting expectations, Jonathan Monkhouse controversy, and motivation for playing. Cast: Aaron Saenz, Christopher "Ceej" Allen, Jessica Arjet, Kayla Lane Freeman, Lindsey Reeves, Lisa Jackson, Michael Joplin, Peter Rogers. The 44 Hour Improv Marathon is a fundraiser for The Hideout Youth Program and starts at 5 PM, Friday, June 21st through 1 PM on Sunday, June 23.

Scott Hearne interviews Erika May McNichol (Director), Taylor Overstreet, and Jericho Thorp (Cast Members) from "Braised in Texas" at Coldtowne Theater. They discuss merging short form and long form improv, how Jericho puts BBQ experience and family into his performance, how to perform the same character for a two month run in an improv show, Taylor loves Aussie accents and much more! "Braised in Texas" - Erika May McNichol (Director); Cast: Arthur Simone, Jericho Thorp, Cortnie Jones, Calan Lambert, Taylor Overstreet, Valerie Ward, Carlos LaRotta, Andrew Buck, Emma Holder, Nicole McCracken, Katie Thornton, and John Ratliff as The Narrator. "Braised in Texas" is a main stage improv show at Coldtowne Theater: Every Saturday in May and June 2013 at 8:30 PM. 

Scott Hearne interviews Justin Davis (Director) and Brad Hawkins, Jessie Pitluck, and Megan Venable (Cast Members) from The Next Chapter at The Institution Theater. They discuss homework writing assignments for an improv show, meeting and exceeding published author's expectations, Lovecraftian bleedover, and if the story calls for a climax...Just do it! The Next Chapter - Justin Davis (Director); Cast: Ben Masten, Brad Hawkins, Heidi Rogers, Jessie Pascarelli, Jessie Pitluck, Luke Wallens, Megan Venable, Paul Normandin, and Ryan Hill. The Next Chapter is a main stage improv show at The Institution Theater: Every Friday in May and June 2013 at 8:00 PM. 

Scott Hearne interviews Cody Dearing (Co-Director) and Joshua Phillips (Producer/Cast Member) from The JTS Brown Experience at Coldtowne Theater. They discuss the Chicago origins of JTS Brown and Craig Cackowski, the rehearsal process, interviewing original cast members to inform the Austin interpretation of the format, and how to create a truly boundless improv performance where: "anything can happen". Austin JTS Brown Experience Directors: Dave Buckman and Cody Dearing; Producer: Joshua Phillips; Cast: Alex Baia, Frank Netscher, Andrew Buck, Naomi Perryman, Matt Needles, Michael Jastroch, Arthur Simone, Amy Averett, Sarah Marie Curry, Joshua Phillips, Ashley Franks, Drew Wesley, Jason Finkelman, John Brewster, and Taylor Overstreet. The JTS Brown Experience is a main stage improv show at Coldtowne Theater: Every Thursday in May 2013 at 8:30 PM. 

Scott Hearne interviews Adriane Shown. They discuss Adriane's show biz childhood, performance poetry, acting, improv, set design, eBay, bartending, music and life altering decisions. Adriene Shown is an actor, improviser, and perfomance poet in Austin, TX. Look for her upcoming show: Hell and Back Cabaret at The Institution Theater, Saturdays at 8 PM in June 2013!  

Scott Hearne interviews Asaf Ronen (Director) and Jason Vines (Assistant Director) and cast members from The Suitcase. Cast members: Nicole Beckley and Jeanette Jones. The Suitcase is a main stage improv show at The Institution Theater: Every Friday, at 10 PM, May and June 2013. They discuss vulnerability and intimacy in improv, using an entire theater space, and creepy, yet likable character work.  

Scott Hearne interviews Dan Grimm. They discuss Dan's improv philosophy, a Del Close story, Texas A&M Theater Department (Yes, it exists.), moving to Chicago, and the life of a pyrotechnic specialist. Yeah, Dan literally blows shit up and gets paid for it! Dan Grimm has performed improv for over 17 years, has a BA in Theater Arts from Texas A&M, a graduate of iO Chicago, and has 1st Year Conservatory Training at Second City Chicago. He has performed improv with Freudian Slip, Pavlov's Dogs, Middle Management, Cricket City, RichardTatorship, Dust Bath, The Cubbies, and Never Pickles. 

Scott Hearne interviews David Lampe. They discuss Lampe's Roast at Out of Bounds 2012, improv in Houston at The Comedy Workshop, Lampe played football in high school?!?!?!, accents in improv, The Oxymorons - San Antonio, and History of Austin Improv. David Lampe has performed improv for 30 years in Texas, he is currently a member of Zarzamora and Your Dad's Friends.

Scott Hearne interviews Asaf Ronen. They discuss TJ & Dave: Trust Us; Asaf plays a dog; Is improv marketable?; Cease and desist letters; and how to do serious improv. Asaf Ronen is an improv instructor, and Educational Director at The Institution Theater, a member of Confidence Men - Improv Inspired by David Mamet, creator and editor of YESand.com, and author of Directing Improv: Show the Way by Getting Out of the Way. 

Scott Hearne interviews Asaf Ronen. They discuss New York City, Asaf's improv history and background, and the improv curriculm at The Institution Theater. Asaf Ronen is an improv instructor, and Educational Director at The Institution Theater, a member of Confidence Men - Improv Inspired by David Mamet, creator and editor of YESand.com, and author of Directing Improv: Show the Way by Getting Out of the Way.