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Karrie R.

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A Night at the Salon

Projects and musings from Fanatic Salon alums.

Stand Up If You’re Here Tonight Extended Through December 12th
Stand Up If You’re Here Tonight Extended Through December 12th

Olivier nominated playwright, John Kolvenbach’s, one man show, Stand Up If You’re Here is continuing its Tuesday run at the Fanatic Salon now through December 12th.     Hailed as “Genius on Display,” Jim Ortlieb…

What’s it like to improvise with Robin Williams?
What’s it like to improvise with Robin Williams?

The Salon’s Jeff Michalski talks about the sometimes daunting task of being an improv scene partner with Robin Williams in the heyday of 80s Los Angeles improv. This was part of a longer ranging conversation…

Wayne Brady Makes a Musical Cameo on Opening Night
Wayne Brady Makes a Musical Cameo on Opening Night

A legendary musical improviser showed up as a surprise guest in a legendary musical improv show.  Wayne Brady was a surprise cast member in Opening Night, a Sunday night musical extravaganza at the Fanatic Salon. …

A Diamond in the Rough | Armando All-Stars
A Diamond in the Rough | Armando All-Stars

You have to either be an improviser or a forensic investigator to find this clip on YouTube. It’s got less than 200 views, it has a blank description.  The title is brief and without context. …

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