The improv scene of Austin

The Booming Improv Comedy Scene of Austin
Out of Your Head. Episode #310
July 25, 2013
http://www.klru.org/episode/arts-in-context/out-of-your-head

Arts In Context will take viewers inside the booming improv comedy scene of Austin, Texas.
With an environment comparable to that of late 90’s Chicago, the birthplace of great comedians’, entertainers in Austin are turning heads all across the nation.
The episode will bring insight into how this citywide movement got its start as well as the many factors that have influenced its incredible rebirth

1:11 Dare to fail. Failing is expected and encouraged.

01:20 Woosh Bang Pow

Roy Janik, Kaci Beeler, Kareem Badr

5 Improv schools:

The Hideout Theater
Salvage Vanguard Theater
Coldtowne Theater
The New Movement Theater
The Institution Theater
Zach Theater
Scottish Rite Theater

Group: Parallelogram-o-phonograph
http://www.pgraph.com/video http://www.improvisedplayfestival.com/groups/pgraph

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