Articles by Roy Janik

Roy here. Bunker 13 is an improv group from Seattle that is coming down for the Improvised Play Festival. They do a completely improvised show set in the midst of the Vietname War. Fatigues, cammo, explosions, and letters from home are the order of the day. In anticipation of their […]

Here’s a long overdue official announcement of The Improvised Play Festival, happening in just a few weeks at The Hideout. The Improvised Play Festival is a celebration of narrative and/or theatrical improv in all its forms. Last year was the very first festival, and it was a great success. First, […]

Roy here. This Saturday at 6pm we’re launching After School Improv, our first ever student mainstage show. Cat Drago is one of the cast members, and in this post, she talks about how the rehearsal process has been so far. Cat: When Jason emailed me saying I got cast in […]

Roy here. This Sunday marks the final show of Underground Improv, a joint project between The Hideout Theatre, The Dive Bar, and Local Genius Society. When the opportunity to put a show up at The Dive Bar came to the Hideout, I immediately thought of turning it over to Local […]

Caitlin Sweetlamb discusses The Hideout’s newest show, Process, and why she’s so glad to finally be back in Austin for good. Process runs Saturdays at 8pm in March and April 2012.

The Hideout Theatre in Austin, TX is hosting the 2nd annual Improvised Play Festival… an improv festival focusing on and showcasing narrative and theatrical improv. Improv is funny. Improv is spontaneous. Improv is delightful. At The Hideout, we believe that improv is also theatre. Over the years The Hideout has […]

Roy here! Starting Sunday, Feb. 12th, The Hideout is teaming up with Local Genius Society for a brand new weekly show called Underground Improv. It’s free, and takes place at The Dive Bar, located at 1703 Guadalupe St. at 17th St., across the street from the Dog & Duck Pub. […]

Some of the Sci-Fi Comedy Double Feature cast sit down to discuss the show in this podcast. The show runs every Saturday in January and February

Tonight is the last Nightmare Video Project, so let’s sing the praises of Marc Majcher, who records the DVDs and plays the role of the Gatekeeper.