This is the sixth in a series of blog posts about each this weekend’s marathoners. Don’t know what the marathon is? Find out here!
This will be Michael Joplin’s 2nd hideout marathon. He has been doing improv in Austin for more than 15 years. He performs regularly with The Available Cupholders, The Knuckleball Now, The Known Wizards and Brain Trust. He teaches improv for Merlin Works at Zach Theatre. He is a veteran of the Austin theater scene and does film and commercial work as well. He was named Best Actor in Austin by the Austin Chronicle Readers Poll in 2014. He is delighted to lose his mind again performing with such a talented cast for a great cause.
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Why did you want to be involved in the marathon?
Because it’s a awesome challenge in every way and you get to play with everyone!!!
What excites you most about doing the marathon?
Leveling up
What scares you most about doing the marathon?
My body giving in. Recent ankle injury. I’ll be icing it a lot between shows.
Which format are you most excited about?
Some highlights from my last marathon were Franz and Dave, JTS Brown, Dickens, and Black Vault. So many awesome formats and groups.
What’s the longest you’ve ever stayed awake?
60 hours, total from the 44 hr marathon two years ago.
What’s your dumb comfort item you’ll be bringing with you?
Socks.
What’s your pump up song?
Bells of War – Wu Tang