Cascade Improv Podcast

Episode 16: Jay Hitt

Jay Hitt is the Managing Director of Unexpected Productions and the Market Theater in Seattle. With a history in improv spanning decades, we speak with Jay about his humble beginnings playing as a make-believe ninja in the 80's to running a premier theater in a major metropolitan area, with side forays into volunteering, physical performance, clowning, and the many shows he directs. Join us for a conversation with the chattiest mime we've ever met!

Episode 15: Bonnie Kate Wolf

This week, we speak with Bonnie Kate Wolf, a director, performer, and improviser with ComedySportz Seattle. Bonnie Kate shares stories of how she selects and directs shows, the perils of imposter syndrome, what makes a good audition, and the importance of website templates and online calendars. Join us for a great conversation with this hilarious and brilliant PNW improviser!

Episode 14: Cynthia Lair

Join us for this charming conversation with Cynthia Lair, a performer, teacher, luminary, and student of Uta Hagen, as she shares her thoughts on remaining present, what makes great scene work, and being surprised by the offers of your fellow performers. Cynthia has been a long time television, stage, and improvising actress, and is a member of the Unexpected Productions ensemble.

Episode 13: Ben Lidgus

Podcast Cross-Collab! We talk to Ben Lidgus, host of the Improv Good Vibes Podcast ( https://sites.libsyn.com/589180 ), teacher, puppeteer, former member of the Jet City improv troupe, and current member of Comedy Sportz Seattle. It's a zany two hours of theory, experiences, philosophy, and more than a little Elvish! 

Episode 12: Issiah Harris

This week, it's a boisterous conversation with Seattle improviser Issiah Harris, who is a performer and frequent MC at the Market Theater's own Theater Sports show. We talk with Issiah about performing, how he got his start in improv, his improv idols, and acting in shows like Black Ice (an improvised sitcom). Join us for a raw and unedited session filled with laughs and insight!

Episode 11: Dominique Sagiao

Join us for a lively discussion with Seattle improviser Dominique Sagiao, an ensemble member at Unexpected Productions. Dom, Chazz, and Paul have a lively discussion on physicality, scripted vs. improvised theater, performing as a Pacific Islander, mindfulness, and taking shortcuts in improv.

Episode 10: Randy Dixon, Part 2

The second of a 2-part interview with long time Artistic Director of Seattle's Unexpected Productions, Randy Dixon. Randy shares tales of improv in Europe and around the Pacific Northwest, the background on his book, as well as his philosophy on improvised theater after decades of work in the craft. Join us for the second half of this extensive conversation with a luminary of the PNW improv community!

Episode 9: Randy Dixon, Part 1

The first of a 2-part interview with long time Artistic Director of Seattle's Unexpected Productions, Randy Dixon. Randy shares tales of the founding of UP, his work with Keith Johnstone, Del Close, Paul Sills, and other improv luminaries, as well as his philosophy on improvised theater after decades of work in the craft. Join us for the first half of this extensive conversation with a luminary of the PNW improv community!