The Theft Forum

Scott Hearne interviews Paul Oddo. Paul is the Boston Comedy Festival Winner 2012! They discuss the breakdown of Paul's long-term relationship as the catalyst for his comedy; Using improv as the springboard for developing his act; The stand up comedy scene in Houston, Austin, and New York City; and how improv is like the gym for your brain.  

Scott Hearne interviews Sam Dingman & Ben Masten (Audience of Two). They discuss New York City, The PIT, UCB, autobiographical sketch writing, and "Austin" Ben Masten. Bonus improv performance by Audience of Two! Check out http://www.samdingman.com for more information on Sam's storytelling! 

Scott Hearne interviews Meghan Hanley. They discuss developing stand up material, shows in a winery/funeral parlor, inappropriate laughter, and why is Meghan so happy? Meghan Hanley is a New York City based comedian, writer and actor. She has appeared in the New York Comedy Contest, the 2012 Gilda's Club Laff-Off, and the Boston, Laughing Devil and Women in Comedy Festivals. In 2010, The NYC Underground Comedy Festival voted her one of New York's Emerging Comics. Meghan is known for her quick wit, positive energy and well, her ability to make people laugh. She also smiles a lot, which some people find suspicious, but mostly endearing.

Scott Hearne interviews Ryan Douglass. Ryan Douglass is a comedian from Boston who performs regularly in bars and above restaurants in his own city and others. Scott and Ryan discuss JM Rodney's Medicine Show, cross dressing and drag, character work, the trials and tribulations of living in Boston, and Ryan's uncanny sense of direction in Texas. 

Mitchell Deane interviews 3 For All. They discuss the origins of 3 For All, BATS Theatre, long form narrative, imagination, space object work, and the Austin improv scene. 3 for All is: Rafe Chase, Stephen Hearin, and Tim Orr. Includes a bonus improv performance by 3 For All!  

Scott Hearne interviews In Our Prime. They discuss dramatic improv and overcoming audience expectations, "Is improv a young person's game?", and they all crush on Kayla Lane Freeman. In Our Prime is: Jessica Arjet, Ryan Hill, Paul Normandin, Gloria Rabil-Bankler. For more information, check out their Facebook page: http.://www.facebook.com/InOurPrime

Mitchell Deane and Brandon Martin interview Reformed Whores. They discuss the formation of Reformed Whores over an hor d'oeuvres table in Brooklyn, their viral hit in response to Rush Limbaugh's "slut" comment, using improv to develop their show, and audience reaction to comedy country music. PLUS, musical performances by Reformed Whores! Visit their website for more information: http://www.reformedwhores.com/

Scott Hearne interviews the US National Improv Team (USNIT). USNIT is based out of New York City and is the 2012 UCB Indie Cagematch Champions. They discuss dating on OK Cupid as an improv team, comedic philosophy, and shooting guns for the very first time in Texas. This episode features their first radio improv performance! USNIT is: Dan Fox, Dan Glaser, Ryan Haney, Aaron Kheifets, Jesse Neil, Dan Silver, and Joel Weidl.

Scott Hearne interviews Shana Merlin. Shana is an improviser/teacher and founder of the Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation in Austin, TX. She is a member of Get Up w/Shannon McCormick and Girls, Girls, Girls (improvised musicals). Scott and Shana discuss the explosion of improv in Austin, the role of women in comedy, motherhood, improv philosophy, and Merlin Works move to the ZACH Theatre!

Scott Hearne interviews Ctrl Alt Delight. Ctrl Alt Delight is Jonathan Euseppi, Gary Pascal, Mike Sullivan, and Hugo Vargas-Zesati and they perform fast-paced, montage style improv. This episode includes a bonus improv performance by Ctrl Alt Delight!

Scott Hearne and Mitchell Deane interview Marc Majcher (Director) and cast members of The Black Vault: Improvised Horror in the Style of H.P. Lovecraft. Bonus Improv performance featuring: Jessica Arjet, Ryan Hill, and Paul Normandin. The Black Vault Ensemble Cast is: Jessica Arjet, Emily Breedlove, Justin Davis, Andreas Fabis, Brad Hawkins, Ryan Hill, Roy Janik, Marc Majcher, Jay Michael, Paul Normandin, Jayme Ramsay, Clay Towery, and Peter Rogers. See The Black Vault - September and October 2012, Saturdays at 8 PM @ The Hideout Theatre.  

Scott Hearne interviews Lashonda Lester. They discuss Detroit, White Castle, Weird! True Hollywood Tales, ECW pro wrestling, and Lashonda's love/hate relationship with stand up comedy. 

Scott Hearne interviews Chris Tellez. They discuss pop tarts, death by kitties, "clean" improv, and growing up in Dallas. Check out Chris Tellez - http://christellez.tumblr.com/ or Twiiter @djnastythoughts

Scott Hearne and Mitchell Deane interview Valerie Ward and Jon Bolden (Co-Directors) and cast members of Manhattan Stories: Improvised Woody Allen. Bonus Improv performance featuring: Nicole Beckley, Jon Bolden, Marc Majcher, and Valerie Ward. See Manhattan Stories during Out of Bounds on Friday, Aug. 31 at 10 PM @ The Scottish Rite Theater. 

Scott Hearne and Mitchell Deane interview Justin Davis (director) and cast members of The Professor (Improv Inspired by Dr. Who). Bonus improv performance featuring: Ryan Austin, Emily Breedlove and Colin Thomas Bates. And...Peter Rogers as The Professor! See The Professor during Out of Bounds on Wednesday, August 29th at 8 PM @ The Institution Theater.

Scott Hearne interviews Elizabeth Brammer. We discuss Will Ferrell's dad, roller derby, Los Angeles, and Pocketful of Posies.

Scott Hearne sits down with Kristin Firth, Brad Hawkins, Elizabeth Ruby Willmann, and Ryan Austin to discuss the Gnap Theater Projects's production: Pocketful of Posies. Plus, a feature performance of Pocketful of Posies improv! 

In Episode 4, Scott Hearne spews bourbon all over Chuy’s arm. Chuy reveals his dark, theater past, his passion for directing theater, and his retirement plans in Vegas.

Random piano playing, deadpan recitation of personal history, and improv tips by the one and only, itinerant improviser: Clifton Highfield.