Tag Archive: Chicago
Yes But Why ep 149 Irene White is a woman who gets it done!
This week, Yes But Why Podcast is proud to present Irene White. You recognize Irene from a hundred roles you’ve seen her play (she played Chandler Bing’s secretary once) but most recently you know her from her recurring role of “Carol” on Superstore. This is a great interview for anyone considering a career in acting. Irene has been a working character actor for many years and she owes this consistency…
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Yes But Why ep 144 Leo Kempf teaches us how to make something out of nothing!
This week on Yes But Why, Amy chats with diehard performer Leo Kempf about the hustle required to perform comedy when the nearest improv city is 6 hours away! Whoa! Leo tells stories about making an SNL parody for class (love you Melanie Hutsell), crazy road trips for comedy, and touring with multiple bands as a guitarist! These are delightful stories and they will inspire you to get up and…
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Yes But Why ep 129 Nelson Velazquez is entertaining and educational for all!
This week’s Yes But Why episode features Chicago improv teacher, producer and performer, Nelson Velazquez. Amy met Nelson a few years ago when he came to Austin for Out of Bounds with his musical improv troupe, Los Improviachis. In our interview, Nelson talks to Amy about how long it can take to find your own voice, about falling into leadership roles and about finding a great mentor. Nelson is an…
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Yes But Why ep 125 Lacie Madison wants you to say YES to new experiences!
On this week’s episode of Yes But Why Podcast, Amy talks to Nashville performer Lacie Madison. Lacie started out her career in Nashville as a musician but then she fell in love with improv and now she runs the Nashville Improv theater! Listen in as Amy and Lacie talk about Stephen Fry, country music, Carol Burnett, counseling, Tom Hanks, musical improv and MUCH MORE! If you live in the Nashville…
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Yes But Why ep 120 Standup comic Ian Abramson and improv guru Will Luera showcase their talents at OOB 2018!
This week on the Yes But Why Podcast, we are releasing a very special combo episode! To celebrate the Out of Bounds Festival in Austin (Tues 8/28-Mon 9/3), Yes But Why will be speaking with some of the performers and workshop instructors that are coming to town! In this episode, Amy chats with comedian Ian Abramson and improv teacher, Will Luera. In the interview with standup comic Ian Abramson, Amy…
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