Author: Roy Janik

  • Here Comes The Sun- Ceej Allen on the Improv Marathon

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    By Ceej Allen After the marathon I slept for fourteen hours. When I woke up at 7:30 am my back was sore. I popped some ibuprofen, guzzled some water and sat myself on the front porch rocking chair. The Monday morning world was there to greet me. That’s when it hit me. Colors. Green leaves…

  • Marathon Blog Post: Why I Want To Do This To My Body, by Bridge-o

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    By Bridget Brewer When I was in middle school, I learned about this crazy Greek soldier named Pheidippides, who ran the world’s first marathon. In 490 BC, when the Greeks defeated the Persians on the battlefield in Marathon, Greece, Pheidippides ran all the way to Athens to deliver the news. Which is insane, because by…

  • Come Join the International Improv Experience

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    Howdy from The Hideout Theatre in Austin, Texas. This July we’re launching an ambitious new show called The International Improv Experience. A cast of Austin Improvisers will be issued challenges and interact with improvisers from all over the world. That’s where you come in. The concept is this: You’ll record video or audio challenges of…

  • View from the Booth

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    By Cindy Page “If it’s all made up on the spot, why do you rehearse?” I’ve heard other improvisers talk about getting this question from non-improvisers, but I didn’t hear it myself until just a couple of weeks ago, when describing my rehearsal schedule to a coworker. Why DO improvisers rehearse? Why do I give…

  • Sarge on the Origins of Bunker 13

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    By Michael Christensen In 2009 Bunker 13 sprang from my experiences in the military, my fascination with the Vietnam War, and the wars in the Middle East. I wanted to create a show that focused on the smallest level of men at war; – the squad.  I was hoping to create some insight into the…

  • On Building Worlds

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    On Building Worlds David Schwartz When Ruby, the director of What The F@#$!, taught me the term “world-building,” something suddenly clicked. Though its title previously eluded me, it had always been one of my favorite aspects of improv. Imagine: establishing enough platform and context to allow an audience to suspend its disbelief and fully support…

  • A Hideout Love Letter

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    by Jennifer Paine, Hideout House Manager I took my time walking downtown last week as I made my way to the Hideout. I love the idea of being in a downtown, a little town compressed into a walkable area. I watched the people, heard the music, was encompassed by trees, and felt the energy. It’s…

  • I Heart WTF

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    By Chris Albano On February 1, 2014, I played my first show with the cast of What The Fuck. I didn’t realize until the next day that there was basically no better way for me to spend that night: I moved to Austin on February 2, 2013, and I can’t think of a better way…

  • The Starborn Descend

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    The Starborn, the brainchild of Mia Iseman and Ryan Austin, headlines The Threefer in February of 2014. Here’s a little chat with them about the show and everything that goes into i. What is The Starborn? How is it different from other improv shows? MIA: The Starborn is more interactive with the audience than most improv in Austin, and…

  • Carefree and Fearless: Thoughts on What the F@$#

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    By Lindsay Hejl A few years ago I chose to get a tattoo on my hand that translates to both “carefree” and “fearless.” Those two words are very similar yet they each carry a slightly different weight. For a while I saw them as separate. My tattoo had two meanings and I could listen to…