Episodes
YBY ep 236: Alex Velluto on how to become a comedian!
This week on Yes But Why, our interview is with standup comedian, Alex Velluto. Alex Velluto is a standup comedian, based out of Utah. With millions of online views, he has performed in the top comedy clubs across the country in over 60 cities as a member of the Dry Bar Comedy Tour. Dry Bar Comedy produced his debut comedy special, “Alex Velluto: Spurious,” available now on Amazon. Alex was…
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YBY ep 235: Joe Bill on being globally connected through improv
This week on Yes But Why, we talk to world renowned performer and improv teacher, Joe Bill. Joe Bill has been a performer and teacher at iO Chicago for more than 30 years; he was one of the co-founders of Annoyance Theater; and, he was an Artistic Associate for The Chicago Improv Festival for the entirety of its existence. He has been an Internationally Touring Teacher, Performer and director for…
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YBY ep 234: J Villanueva and the evolution of being an artist for life
This week on Yes But Why, we talk to improviser, J Villanueva. J Villanueva is an improviser and educator from the city of Manila in The Philippines. J teaches Disaster Readiness and Earth Sciences to high school students. Alongside his students, he started “Schrodinger’s Act,” the first High School improv club that his school has ever had. J has been performing improv for 25 years, even before he knew what…
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YBY ep 233: Nik Whitcomb is a nimble theatrical Renaissance man
This week on Yes But Why, we talk to Chicago-based actor, arts educator and casting director, Nik Whitcomb. Nik Whitcomb is a nimble theatrical Renaissance man. Nik has had a varied and successful career in entertainment, working as an actor, a director, an arts educator, a podcast host, an arts administrator, an online content creator and a casting director. Recently Nik was recognized for his hard work in the…
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YBY ep 232: Steven M. Saltsman explores improv, identity and good life choices.
This week on Yes But Why, we talk to Houston improv community leader, Steven M. Saltsman. Steven M. Saltsman is the co-founder of Pronoia Theater in Houston, Texas. Steven and his business partner, Aaron Garrett, founded Pronoia in the summer of 2018 as a theater for everyone and so they seek out unconventional theater spaces to present their shows. As a performer, Steven has completed the conservatory program at Second…
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