A Conversation with Mick Napier
This post is the most special yet. If you have been involved in improv for any period of time, when someone says the name Mick Napier it rings more than
Harold
Harold is known around the world, but is most notorious in the city of Chicago. Harold was created by the late Del Close [originally performed by The Committee], who is
Love and Improv
Most people that get involved in the art of improv typically have an immediate affectionate for the form. Improv and Love go hand in hand, really. In honor of the
Ithamarathon Weekend
Denver’s comedy scene is booming. You’ve heard it, you’ve seen it. On top of the top-notch talent Denver hosted in 2015, the RISE Comedy Playhouse will welcome Ithamar Enriquez’s one-man
Five Reasons to do Improv
As a level one improv instructor, I see many students find improv from various walks of life. Improvisation can bring together eclectic, diverse people to reach a common goal. Talk
Emotion in Improv
Jon Jon here. As most of you know, I regularly perform and teach at the RISE Comedy Playhouse. Two passions of mine are writing and improvisation, so imagine my thrill recently accepting
Whitney’s Wit
Whitney Cummings, classic roaster and stand up comedian, has a new special coming out in January. Can we call her a powerhouse? The special is called “I’m Your Girlfriend” and
Sweet Karmel
Once again I was browsin’ ’round the vicious candyland called the world wide web for a laugh because my co-workers just weren’t cutting it. I mean I made them laugh,
Let’s Feel Good About Something
With all the terrible things happening in the world these past few weeks, you can’t surf the net without seeing that stuff everyday. While that stuff is important, it’s also
It’s Wendi!
I recently watched a Fighter and the Kid Podcast with the guest Wendi McLendon-Covey and it was one of the best ones, had me laughing. Wendi has been in TV