The Latest From Yes But Why
YBY ep 307: Improviser Whit Shiller on curiosity, connection, and Fish Sticks Comedy.
This week on Yes But Why, listen in as I chat with improviser, instructor and communicator, Whit Shiller. Based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Whit Shiller began his 20+ year career in improv at ComedySportz. He later co-founded Fish Sticks Comedy in 2007 and has been performing and producing shows with his company ever since. Fish Sticks Comedy connected with improv scenes all over the country and now has local…
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YBY ep 306: Emma Bird and the importance of saying YES
In this episode of Yes But Why, I speak with Actor, Theatre Director, and Improviser, Emma Bird. Based out of Liverpool, UK, Emma Bird began her acting career in 1990 featuring in a lead role alongside Pete Postlethwaite, in the BBC film, Needle. While being represented by Independent Talent agency in London, she began a successful career in television, most notably as series regular Maxine Price in Casualty (1992). Emma…
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YBY ep 305: Dylan Oakes Rohde and the surprising road to building an improv community!
This week on Yes But Why, I laughed a lot with Omaha improv leader, Dylan Oakes Rohde. Dylan Oakes Rohde is the Founder of The Backline Comedy Theatre in Omaha, Nebraska, as well as the Founder of the Omaha Comedy Festival. Dylan has taught and performed at improv schools and festivals in over 20 major US cities and he has taught and performed in Australia, Canada, Netherlands, and Taiwan. In…
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YBY ep 304: Anisha Pucadyil is dedicated to sharing her passion for the Arts with others!
This week on Yes But Why, I speak with performer and arts organizer, Anisha Pucadyil. Anisha Pucadyil is an Improviser and Playback theatre performance artist with citylamps and True Heart Theatre. Anisha’s earliest connection to the Arts was through school choir and college theater. Inspired by her mother, Anisha is committed to infusing the Arts into organizations for children and young adults. She has been working toward that goal for…
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YBY ep 303: Filmmaker Brandon Reich on his calling to bring joy to audiences and artists alike!
This week on Yes But Why, listen in as I interview filmmaker and improv instructor, Brandon Reich. Texas native Brandon Reich is an independent filmmaker as well as a teacher of Sketch & Improv at the Fallout Comedy Theater in Austin, Texas. Brandon is a five time “top ten finalist” for Austin’s 48hr Film Project. He previously worked for and performed at the world-renowned comedy theater, The Second City, in…
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