Thursday, March 12, 2020
Performer Spotlight! Every so often, The Playground Theater likes to highlight a performer and give them a moment to talk about their experiences and joys in comedy. This week, we’ve chosen to give the spotlight to Devin Middleton.
Q: What things have you been a part of at the playground?
A: The first show I ever did at The Playground was The Church of Hip Hop. An improv and freestyle rap show about worshipping Kanye West as a...
Thursday, March 5, 2020
There are two kinds of people in the world–people who love reality TV drama, and LIARS! Both kinds of people are welcome at The Playground Theater’s own Real Housewives of Improv. I asked Allie Romano, one of the show’s creators to tell me the behind the scenes secrets of Real Housewives.
Q: How did you come up with the name/concept?
A: A bunch of the girls who founded the group were just graduating from Second City’s...
Friday, February 28, 2020
Performer Spotlight! Every so often, The Playground Theater likes to highlight a performer and give them a moment to talk about their experiences and joys in comedy. This week, we’ve chosen to give the spotlight to Justin Borak.
Q: What things have you been a part of at The Playground?
A: I’m on the team Liar who has opened and played with Nitebrunch, Fresh Meat, and Phantom Pilots.
Q: How long have you been performing?
A: I’ve been doing improv for about 4 years...
Monday, February 24, 2020
Performer Spotlight! Every so often, The Playground Theater likes to highlight a performer and give them a moment to talk about their experiences and joys in comedy. This week, we’ve chosen to give the spotlight to Leila Gorstein.
Q: What things have you been a part of at The Playground?
A: At The Playground I participated in the Mixer on Monday nights, and got to teach some of the mixer workshops with my indie team Alterboyz! Bryan...
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Performer Spotlight! Every so often, The Playground Theater likes to highlight a performer and give them a moment to talk about their experiences and joys in comedy. This week, we’ve chosen to give the spotlight to Lauren Lonergan.
Q: What things have you been a part of at the playground?
A: First and foremost, The Real Housewives of Improv, a group I founded in 2016 and that still performs there twice a month. I have hosted and...