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Building Bridges Improv Podcast

Bridge Improv Theater

Join Jennifer Giralo and David Raftery as they welcome guests from around the Valley of Phoenix and beyond to discuss, dissect, and perform improv. www.bridgeimprovtheater.com

comedy improv

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 52 (Ian Zandi)

Building Bridges Improv Podcast ·

2022/12/14

Ian joins Jennifer and David on a Bridge to discuss LA Improv and Standup, how he got started, and how his imdb page displays his degree status. Ian Zandi is an LA-based comedian jack-of-all-trades. With origins based in improv/sketch training, Ian uses those skills in his current pursuits as a standup comic. Ian’s work has been featured at various comedy theaters such as Second City and Pack Theater, satire sites including The Onion, and numerous festivals. instagram.com/ianzandi

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 51 (Zach...

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2022/08/18

Zach joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to talk about his long journey through improv, his ideal performance style, and how he's creating a streaming platform for improvised specials! Zach Atherton is a 20-year improv comedy veteran who started his performing career with the ComedySportz High School League in Los Angeles. His professional improv comedy journey began with ComedySportz Utah which led to him to create the world’s first musical improv theater in 2014 called ImprovBroadway. He is

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 50 (Jeffrey...

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2022/08/10

Jeffrey joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to talk about his journey, hecklers and video games in relation to improv. Jeffrey Thompson, MA, MBA, EA, is a writer, actor, magician, psychology professor, and tax professional from Los Angeles and currently serves as one of the four artistic directors of Impro Theatre. He has a roster of over 300 tax and accounting clients in the entertainment industry including actors, dancers, writers, and cinematographers. Jeffrey also teaches improv at the

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 49 (Stacey...

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2022/07/27

Stacey joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to talk about her first improv experience in NYC, the source of her creativity, and how improv has greatly affected her life. Stacey Reed Hanlon is originally from Akron, Ohio. She began her improvisational career in New York City in 1999, where she studied with The Upright Citizens Brigade, Armando Diaz and Gary Austin. In NYC she co-founded improv troupe Late Night Ritalin, wrote for and appeared in Saturday Night Rewritten, and was a performer in

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43:56

Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 48 (Michelle...

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2022/07/14

Michelle joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to talk about her improv start, mono scenes, and her move to LA. Michelle Gilliam, is originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and recently relocated to Los Angeles, CA. Michelle has over 20 years of expertise and experience in improv, and is the Owner and Artistic Director of Improv MKE. Michelle specializes in leading corporate teams, medical teams, and various university departments to success by helping them to harness the power of improv as a tool and

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49:11

Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 47 (Ally...

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2022/05/25

Ally joins Jen and David on a bridge to discuss their improv journey, improv in Tucson, and who exactly Uncle Roger is. Ally Tanzillo ( She/They) is the Creative Director of Etcetera, the Late Night Series of Live Theatre Workshop in Tucson. She is an actor, director, and improvisor, formerly of the improv duo Ex-Boyfriend, who performed in festivals across the country. instagram.com/armazillo

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 46 (Shaun...

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2022/05/05

Shaun joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to talk about her journey through improv, performing with her husband, and what starting a new theatre was like. Shaun Landry is the Founder of Los Angeles’ new theatre The Ledge Theatre. She also co-created the first African American Improv Ensemble in the country OBN, and co-created The San Francisco Improv Festival. She performs with her husband Hans Summers as Landry & Summers since 1986, teaches at The Pack Theatre and has done a large amount of

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 45 (Lavender...

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2022/04/01

Lavender joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss her mom tricking her into an improv audition, what she likes about long form improv, and the rich history of the Flaming Hot Cheetos brand. Lavender has been doing improv for about 7 years. She started when she was 13 in middle school. Since then she has done many shows, featuring various different styles of improv. She currently does improv at Improvmania and occasionally teaches kids and teens. improvmania.net bridgeimprovtheater.com

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 44 (Carla...

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2022/02/16

Carla joins Jen and David on a bridge to discuss how she got started doing improv, her duo with her husband Craig, and how much the pandemic has affected improv in general. www.instagram.com/carlacackowski/ twitter.com/carlacackowski

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 43 (Paul...

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2021/12/30

Paul joins Jen and David on a bridge to talk about his tenure in improv, moving west, and his absolute pure joy and love for the craft. Paul Vaillancourt is the co-founder of the iO West and the Revolution Theater and has been teaching and performing improv for close to 30 years. As a teacher, he has worked with a wide variety of audiences from high school students looking to augment their suicide, depression and substance abuse peer out reach to corporations looking to free up creativity, improve

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 42 (Dave Specht)

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2021/12/15

Dave joins David and Jennifer on a Bridge to discuss ImprovMANIA's new location, wrestling, and what he loves teaching about improv. David & Colleen Specht own and operate ImprovMANIA Comedy Club in Historic Downtown Chandler, Arizona. Colleen is a Chandler native and David moved to Chandler from Chicago. They met while performing improv and opened their boutique theatre in 2014. ImprovMANIA provides shows, classes, corporate entertainment and teambuilding workshops. https://improvmania.net/

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 41...

Building Bridges Improv Podcast ·

2021/11/24

Gabe and Ryder join Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss the move from Denver to LA, what's important for their duo, and how insanely strong Gabe is. = = = Links: = = = www.YouTube.com/TVunscripted www.TVunscripted.com = = = TVunscripted Bio: = = = Based out of Los Angeles, TVunscripted is an improv and sketch comedy duo with a love of fast-paced, highly-physical comedy. Ryder and Gabe are originally from Denver, and their creativity and chemistry have sold out shows across Colorado and

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 40 (Taylor...

Building Bridges Improv Podcast ·

2021/11/17

Taylor joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss how improv is now Dungeons and Dragons, Laughing Pig Theatre, as well as her work with the Bridge Initiative. @borntoeatcupcakes Theatres to check-out laughingpigtheatre.org bridgeinit.org

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45:42

Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 39 (Charlie...

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2021/11/04

Charlie joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss improv during the pandemic, where they got their start, and why large improv teams are not their favorite. Charlie James is a comedian from Los Angeles. They're known for their TikTok sketches (@nonbinarycowboy) and comedy tweets for Chicago's Field Museum. charliejamescomedy.com

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 38 (David...

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2021/10/26

David joins Jen on a bridge to discuss his start in improv, doing improv at an art show, and now what it means to own and operate a theater. David found his love for improv, like many, in high school. Pursuing it after graduating he ran a few troupes, most notably Names From a Hat in Tempe. He grew and learned performing at Torch Theatre, JesterZ, Mesa Arts Center, just a to name a few. After years of dreaming of having his own theater to run, it came true, albeit during the pandemic. The Bridge

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 37 (Brandi...

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2021/10/15

Brandi joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss their first ever experience doing improv, their new adventure in stand up comedy, and what doing better comedy means to them. Brandi (they/them/she/her) started doing musicals when they were 14 and became addicted to theatre. Improv has helped them become a kinder and more well rounded performer. They've always wanted to do stand up and now they’re doing that too. They recently co-founded Do Better Comedy to produce anti-racist, anti-misogynist,

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 36(Anthony...

Building Bridges Improv Podcast ·

2021/10/06

Anthony joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss the sounds of animals dying, his improv start, and his beautiful singing voice. Anthony Thornton is a stand-up comedian, turned improvisor, turned stand up comedian (who does improv). He started his comedy journey at 18 and found some minor success on the stand-up stage. Wanting to improve, he turned to The Neighborhood Comedy Theatre in Mesa, AZ and spent 8 years performing, producing, and teaching on the NCT stage. Now, after a 3-year

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 35 (Justin...

Building Bridges Improv Podcast ·

2021/09/29

Justin joins David and Jennifer on a Bridge to discuss The Tucson Improv Movement, his improv journey, and what is important to him on stage. Justin has loved comedy since seeing Ghostbusters for the first time in the late 80s. In college Justin produced Misericordia University’s first live comedy show CougarLive. After moving to North Carolina he began an in-depth study of improv comedy. While there, Justin became an instructor, performed on several house teams, and coached the high school team

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 34 (Zahra...

Building Bridges Improv Podcast ·

2021/09/22

Zahra joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss the state of comedy, her improv background, and how we can work towards a better overall comedy community. Zahra Noorbakhsh is a writer, director, and comedian. Her podcast #GoodMuslimBadMuslim was deemed a “must listen” by O, The Oprah Magazine and was invited to the Obama Whitehouse to record an episode. Her solo show, “All Atheists Are Muslim” was directed by W. Kamau Bell and dubbed a highlight of the International New York City Fringe

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54:59

Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 33 (Jason...

Building Bridges Improv Podcast ·

2021/09/15

Jason joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss storytelling in improv, the parallels between acting and improv, and how they got started in the world of improv. Dr. Jason Davids Scott (they/them) is an associate professor and currently associate director at the Sidney Poitier New American Film School at Arizona State University, Dr. Scott earned an MA and PhD from UCSB, focusing on the relationship between performance, improvisation, and media. A one-time stage manager and producer for

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