My super secret project is I'm working on starting my own improv troupe in Orange County. I'm just weeks away from holding auditions.
As you know, I've been performing in San Diego for almost 10 years at the National Comedy Theater. But with my new child and not waiting to die falling asleep on the 5 freeway from San Diego, it was time to move shop to Orange County.
So why start my own troupe and why not join another? Because I've been through all of this before. At the risk of sounding vain, I know what good short form improv is and I've not found a group that does good short-form improv. I've been in bad groups and I was never happy. I have to feel proud of the work I do and National Comedy Theatre was the only place that I felt proud to perform at. Even if it meant driving 100 miles each way.
Starting my own troupe is a little bit daunting but I have to take the challenge. This is truly my new chapter in life. Can I build a cohesive team of 24 strangers and convince them to learn a new way of performing improv without getting paid? Time will tell.
If all goes well, I'll be able to officially announce auditions. Most likely it will take place at the end of October in North Orange County. If you're interested, please sign up at my new website - bowlingalliesevents.com. Sign up and I'll contact you with the details of the audition.
