Tag Archive: drama
YBY ep 332: Emma Borrow is sprinkling her improv magic on the world.
This week on Yes But Why, I chatted with Copenhagen-based improviser, Emma Borrow! Emma Borrow is an improv performer and teacher currently residing in Copenhagen, Denmark. Originally from England, Emma began her theatrical journey at the Copenhagen Theatre Circle, an English-speaking amateur theatre group, with a 55-year history of bringing people together through the love of the stage. These days, Emma can be found performing weekly on the mainstage of…
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YBY ep 244: Jessica Thonen and the magical flow of possibility.
This week on Yes But Why, we chat with Jessica Thonen, theatrical design and technology professor at Eckerd College. Jessica Thonen is a passionate community builder. At Eckerd College, she supports the BA and BFA degree programs for the Theatre Dept. And they are truly lucky to have her. With a BA in drama from University of Dallas and an MFA from West Virginia University, Jessica Thonen has designed scenery…
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YBY ep 225: Marc Majcher shares creative lessons for making comedy!
This week on Yes But Why, I talk to Austin improviser, Marc Majcher. Marc Majcher is an improvised theater artist. He performs and directs improvised theater productions at theaters all over Austin, Texas. Marc also designs, produces, and sells his own tabletop games! In this conversation, we talk about narrative genre shows, commedia dell’arte and immersive theater pieces. Marc explains to me how improvised singing is actually very easy (…
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Yes But Why ep 194 Chicago filmmaker Sarah Krause creates new worlds with Rem Alternis!
This week, Yes But Why Podcast talks to actor and film producer, Sarah Krause. Sarah Krause is the founder of Rem Alternis Productions, a film company based out of Chicago. Sarah created Rem Alternis in the fall of 2018. As a fan of Renaissance fairs, Dungeons and Dragons, and video games, Sarah loves building worlds and playing with characters. Her upcoming fantasy cyberpunk web series, “Chicago Shadows” is the premiere production…
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Yes But Why ep 193 Amanda Rountree is spreading joy with a life in improv!
This week, Yes But Why Podcast talks to Amanda Rountree, an improv performer and instructor based out of Atlanta. Amanda Rountree has been performing improvisational theatre professionally since 1992, teaching since 1998, and directing since 2002. She is also a storyteller, writer, puppeteer, and solo performer. Amanda is a faculty member of Forsyth Academy of the Performing Arts in Atlanta. She can currently be seen regularly performing, teaching, and directing…
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