The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #28 (Matt Besser)

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #96 (Evan Kaufman & Rebecca Vigil) In this episode Tom is joined by two extremely talented improvisers and stars of "Rebecca and Evan: Your Love, Our Musical", Evan Kaufman ("North Coast", "The Gypsy Danger") & Rebecca Vigil (Rebecca Vigil & The Vigilantes) . Topics discussed include Evan and Rebecca's improv and comedy careers, "Don't Forget the Lyrics", "Your Love" the musical and lots of random chit chat. Stories Without Roofs is looking for volunteers of all kinds to assist with helping homeless youths produce short stories and fully realized plays based on their work. It is an awesome cause and could use all the support that can be given. Contact Tom Boyer or Misch Whitaker for volunteering opportunities. Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #95 (Will Luera, Shiyan AKA Bee) III In the final episode of "The Will Luera Podcast Trilogy", Tom is joined by Will Luera (“The Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston”, Director of Improvisation for The Florida Studio Theatre) & Shiyan aka Bee ("Bodega", "The Quarry" & "Straight Out of Context") Topics discussed include Will’s time in Sarasota as Director of Improvisation for The Florida Studio Theatre, directing at a theater other then ImprovBoston, relocating his family spending time with family and being nice to each other. Stories Without Roofs is looking for volunteers of all kinds to assist with helping homeless youths produce short stories and fully realized plays based on their work. It is an awesome cause and could use all the support that can be given. Contact Tom Boyer or Misch Whitaker for volunteering opportunities. Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #94 (Ashley Voltz & Chris Kaufman) In this episode Tom is joined by two really funny improvisers from independent improv team, Cuddle Party, Ashley Voltz & Chris Kaufman. Topics discussed include both Chris & Ashley's improv comedy backgrounds, Cuddle Party & a bunch of random topics. Stories Without Roofs is looking for volunteers of all kinds to assist with helping homeless youths produce short stories and fully realized plays based on their work. It is an awesome cause and could use all the support that can be given. Contact Tom Boyer or Misch Whitaker for volunteering opportunities. Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast #93 (Tom Boyer) DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, ADDICTION and ME In this episode Tom Boyer opens up about his recent and past struggles with depression, anxiety and addiction. This a very personal, candid conversation that others may identify with. I spoke to a friend about my issues recently and he told me to listen to this: Speak to me When all you got to keep is strong Move along, move along like I know you do And even when your hope is gone Move along, move along just to make it through Move along Move along It means allot to me and I used to hate The All American Rejects

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #92 (Half an EGOT) In this episode Tom is joined by the awesome indie improv group, Half an EGOT, Amancio Lopes, Bryan Marshall, Cade Harstedt, Caroline McCallum, Chloe Ainley, Diana Lu & Mark Stoughton. Topics discussed include the members improv backgrounds, the formation of Half an EGOT and their future comedy plans. Check out Half an EGOT perform at ImprovBoston Cage Match on Friday, August 7th at 9:00pm - Tickets and info here: http://www.improvboston.com/shows/cagematch Improv spots available for indie improv teams for ON POINT Improv and What Else Ya Gonna Do Wednesday? contact Tom Boyer for details Most importantly sign up to be a volunteer for ImprovCares, a new volunteer organization that teaches improv lessons to various organizations in need. Give back to the community by doing what you love. https://www.facebook.com/ImprovCaresBoston?fref=ts Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #91 (Kate Hopkins & William Thomas Gianetta) In this episode Tom is joined by two super funny improvisers from Studio 40 Team, Mud Hut, Kate Hopkins & Will Gianetta. Topics discussed include both Kate and Will's comedy backgrounds, whether or not Transylvania is real, Studio 40 and the importance of the improv community. Check out Mud Hut performat The Riot Theater in JP on Friday, 7/31 & Friday August 14th. Check out Mud Hut's Tumblr at Mudhutville.tumblr.com Improv spots available for indie improv teams for ON POINT Improv and What Else Ya Gonna Do Wednesday? contact Tom Boyer for details Most importantly sign up to be a volunteer for ImprovCares, a new volunteer organization that teaches improv lessons to various organizations in need. Give back to the community by doing what you love. https://www.facebook.com/ImprovCaresBoston?fref=ts Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #90 (Andrew Barlow & Tim Lanning) In this episode Tom is joined by two funny dudes from the indie improv group, Devlin Down, Andrew Barlow ("Devlin Down", ImprovBoston Harold Night Top Shelf Team "Rabbit", "ComedySportz Boston") & Tim Lanning ("Devlin Down","GeeklyInc").Topics discussed include both Andrew and Tim's comedy backgrounds, Dungeons & Dragons, GeeklyInc, growing up in a hearing impaired family, Comic Books & Devlin Down. TONIGHT!!! (Thursday July, 16th)Check out Andrew & Tim perform with Devlin Down at Indie Night at The Riot Theater at 8:00pm Tickets and info here:http://www.theriottheater.com/indie-night.html Check out Tim's podcasts "Cast of Thrones" & "Drunks & Dragons" on http://geeklyinc.com Check out "Rabbit" perform at Harold Night at ImprovBoston, Wednesday Nights at 7:30pm Tickets and info here:http://www.improvboston.com/shows/harold_night Check out CSz Boston at http://cszboston.com Check out Rhythm & Laughs featuring Micha Goolsby at The Riot Theater, Live Music and Improv, Friday, July 17th at 10:00pm. Tickets and info here: http://www.theriottheater.com/rhythm-and-laughs.html Improv spots available for indie improv teams for ON POINT Improv and What Else Ya Gonna Do Wednesday? contact Tom Boyer for details Most importantly sign up to be a volunteer for ImprovCares, a new volunteer organization that teaches improv lessons to various organizations in need. Give back to the community by doing what you love. https://www.facebook.com/ImprovCaresBoston?fref=ts Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #89 (Sara Jane Burns & Kate McGroarty-King In this episode Tom is joined by two very talented improvisers from the ImprovBoston Main Stage, Sara Jane Burns (ImprovBoston Main Stage & Touring Company, Big Bang Improv, Director of Mud Hut, The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show) and Kate McGroarty-King (ImprovBoston Main Stage & Touring Company, Director of All Access Improv & Cuddle Party, Hidden Falls).Topics discussed include both Sara and Kate’s acting and improv backgrounds, performing on the IB MainStage, living in a museum for a month, science & their respective futures in the arts. Check out both Sara and Kate perform on the ImprovBoston Main Stage on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights Tickets and info here: http://www.improvboston.com/shows/mainstage Check out All Access Improv at ImprovBoston Saturday’s at 6:00pm. Tickets and info here:http://www.improvboston.com/all-access Check out ON POINT Improv, Monday July 13th from 8-10 at The Cambridge YMCA (Right down the street from IB on Mass Ave). ALL IMPROVISERS ARE GUARANTEED A SPOT TO PERFORM. Check out Rhythm & Laughs featuring Micha Goolsby at The Riot Theater, Live Music and Improv, Friday, July 17th at 10:00pm. Tickets and info here: http://www.theriottheater.com/rhythm-and-laughs.html Sign your independent improv team up for Boston Annual Improv Tournament - BAIT taking place in August at The Regent Theater in Arlington. Let's determine who the best indie improv team in Boston is. ONLY 4 SPOTS REMAINING https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Uv9GuI5DOqpMMU6BFOB1QllwbzG-e1Nc0-LLiqrE1SU/viewform Most importantly sign up to be a volunteer for ImprovCares, a new volunteer organization that teaches improv lessons to various organizations in need. Give back to the community by doing what you love. https://www.facebook.com/ImprovCaresBoston?fref=ts Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #88 (Kevin Quigley) In this episode Tom welcomes a producer extraordinaire, Kevin Quigley(Producer at Johnny D's Comedy Presents, Director at World of Hurt and Creator and Producer at Wild Memory Nation). Topics discussed include Kevin's background, being a show producer, his novel, Springsteen, Disney and his upcoming projects. Check out SketcHaus at ImprovBoston every Thursday at 9:00pm. Tickets and info here: http://www.improvboston.com/shows/sketchhaus Check out Phoenix Landing Comedy Presents every Tuesday night at 8:30pm. Tickets and info here: https://www.facebook.com/phoenixlandingcomedy?fref=ts Check out Rhythm & Laughs featuring Micha Goolsby at The Riot Theater, Live Music and Improv, Friday, July 17th at 10:00pm. Tickets and info here: http://www.theriottheater.com/rhythm-and-laughs.html Sign your independent improv team up for Boston Annual Improv Tournament - BAIT taking place in August at The Regent Theater in Arlington. Let's determine who the best indie improv team in Boston is. Most importantly sign up to be a volunteer for ImprovCares, a new volunteer organization that teaches improv lessons to various organizations in need. Give back to the community by doing what you love. https://www.facebook.com/ImprovCaresBoston?fref=ts Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #87 (David Thomas & Ryan Dalley) In this episode Tom welcomes a couple of members of the independent improv group, Cuddle Party, David Thomas (The Oregon Fail, Stand Up Break In at The Riot Theater, Phoenix Landing Comedy Presents) and Ryan Dalley (ComedySportz Boston, Idiot Box, Baby Cut).Topics discussed include their comedy backgrounds, stand up comedy & Cuddle Party. Check out Oregon Fail at Indie Night at The Riot Theater on Thursday, July 16th at 8:00pm, tickets and info here:http://www.eventbrite.com/e/indie-night-tickets-13489829443?ref=ebtnebtckt Check out Stand Up Break In at The Riot Theater Thursday Nights at 9:30pm, tickets and info here:http://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-break-in-tickets-15101747734?ref=ebtnebtckt Check out Tom perform at Improv Asylum House Teams Tuesday Nights at 8:00pm at Improv Asylum. Tickets & info here:http://www.improvasylum.com/shows/now-playing/house-teams.aspx Check out Rhythm & Laughs featuring Micha Goolsby at The Riot Theater, Live Music and Improv, Friday, July 17th at 10:00pm Sign your independent improv team up for Boston Annual Improv Tournament - BAIT taking place in August at The Regent Theater in Arlington. Let's determine who the best indie improv team in Boston is. Most importantly sign up to be a volunteer for ImprovCares, a new volunteer organization that teaches improv lessons to various organizations in need. Give back to the community by doing what you love. https://www.facebook.com/ImprovCaresBoston?fref=ts Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2