Tag Archive: comedy
YBY ep 265: Karen Lange on staying creatively active and motivated!
This week on Yes But Why, I chat with Washington DC-based performer, Karen Lange. Karen Lange is an actor, singer, improviser, and producer. In 2008, Karen co-founded Pinky Swear Productions. Over a decade later, Karen is amazed by how many awesome shows Pinky Swear has done and how many amazing artists they have had the opportunity to work with. In addition to her work with Pinky Swear Productions, Karen acts…
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YBY ep 264: Roberto Lewis on exploring improv skills and philosophies.
This week on Yes But Why, I had the pleasure of talking to Roberto Lewis. Roberto Lewis is a writer and improviser from San Jose, CA. He performs improv with ACME Theater’s “Pick-Up Game” and in Impro Theatre’s “Rom Com Improvised.” Roberto can be seen on Ripley Improv’s “Heartbeats,” an improvised medical drama, available now on YouTube. Roberto also writes and performs for the sketch group, “The Bizness.” From the…
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YBY ep 263: Kit Brooks on creativity, identity and the way we learn.
This week on Yes But Why, I interview Austin improviser, Kit Brooks. Kit Brooks is an Educator & Theatre Artist with a passion for inclusion. Kit has performed in many shows at Austin improv theaters, both on the stage in the before times and in the improv Zoom shows that are the norm these days. Kit teaches improv classes to neurodiverse students through The Hideout’s Building Connections program. Kit is…
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YBY ep 262: Gael Doorneweerd-Perry on experiencing pure freedom performing onstage!
This week, Yes But Why speaks with globally acclaimed improviser, Gael Doorneweerd-Perry. Gael is a French improv performer/teacher who is currently running The Flock Theatre in Amsterdam alongside his wife, Laura Doorneweerd-Perry. Gael started his improv journey in Strasbourg where co-founded Anananas & Pampamplemousse (formerly La Carpe Haute). He’s also co-founder of the SIN, an international network of improvisers in Europe. Gael and Laura travel all over the globe, performing…
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YBY ep 261: Filmmaker Frankie Frain on telling stories and getting the job done!
This week on Yes But Why, I interviewed Frankie Frain, a writer, director, and producer based out of my home state, Massachusetts. Frankie Frain is an award-winning filmmaker (Sexually Frank, Having Fun Up There), YouTube content creator, and head of Red Cow Entertainment. From narrative and documentary feature films to macaroni and cheese reviews, Frankie has told hundreds of stories, and you can expect a lot more. I had a…
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