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Yes But Why ep 174 Aree Witoelar is always prepared to talk about improv!

This week’s episode of Yes But Why features Norway-based improviser and scientist, Aree Witoelar! Aree Witoelar is the founder and artistic director of Impro Neuf International – Oslo, Norway’s first English-speaking improv comedy theater. Aree is also a neuroscience teacher at the University of Oslo. Aree is part of the team that runs the Oslo Impro Festival. He performs with The Improv Speakeasy and other fun improv projects as well…
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Yes But Why ep 173 UCB teacher and performer Billy Merritt helps you harness your inner Pirate, Robot or Ninja!

This week’s episode of Yes But Why features UCB teacher and performer, Billy Merritt. Billy Merritt has been with the UCB Theatre since it first opened in New York. He teaches and performs in both the New York and Los Angeles theaters. As a teacher, Billy has developed many improvised longform shows. Billy is also an actor on TV (Parks and Rec, Brooklyn Nine Nine, and Another Period) and a…
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Yes But Why ep 172 Rachel Oakes is an inspiring arts educator with a funny podcast!

This week’s episode of Yes But Why features podcaster and arts educator, Rachel Oakes! Rachel Oakes is co-host of the Story Song Podcast, a pop-culture comedy podcast that tells the story of the songs that tell a story. Rachel is also one of the Education Directors for Manhattan Youth’s after-school program. In addition to overseeing four Manhattan Youth after-school sites, Rachel helps coordinate the theater programs across the entire middle school…
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Yes But Why ep 171: YES BUT WHY LIVE – Austin comedy in the 90s

Ever wonder how Austin got to be the thriving improv city that it is? In this special LIVE SHOW of Yes But Why Podcast, Amy Jordan interviewed some of the OG Austin improvisers about how the Austin Improv Community got started and the ups and downs of drama from the very beginning! This one gets JUICY!! In this episode, we chat about the experiences of Estevan Chuy Zarate, David Lampe,…
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Yes But Why ep 170 Musician Aubrey Hays is excitedly collaborating to create her debut album!

In this week’s episode, Yes But Why Podcast showcases singer songwriter, Aubrey Hays. Aubrey Hays is an Austin-based musician who is set to release her debut album very soon this summer of 2019. Following the success of her 2018 NPR Tiny Desk submission, Aubrey started a band with drummer, Conner Ingle, and together, they currently perform all around the live music venues of the Austin, TX area and hopefully…
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