Kyrie Ellison is a performance maker who utilizes the choreographic to create inclusive and safe spaces for audiences to explore and adventure with each other. Combining her childhood love of fairy tales and an adult obsession with self-help books, she examines the ways in which humans triumph over difficulty. Kyrie is an aspiring Fight Master and Intimacy Director and chats about both on this episode! Learn more about Kyrie at EllisonArts.com! Presented by DillosDizResort.com: A Virtual Destina...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 1
After 18 months, The Improviser's Guide Podcast returns with a look over its ever-growing network including the podcasts Theme Park Thursday with Dillo's Diz and Magical Mommy Mondays, as well as the Parks and Monorails Most Magical Hour, What's in the Attic, and Forever 44 Fedora Club livestreams. Music produced and performed by Matt Harvey. FOLLOW @IMPROVingFrank on Twitter and Instagram . TheImprovisersGuide.com ONE STOP SHOP ALL THE @DillosDiz LINKS! FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on TWITTER: https://tw...
Oct 20, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Donna Kay Yarborough talks about her run at Orlando Fringe in Klondike Kate's Sourdough Reunion Show on this 'it's the day of the show y'all' edition of IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY; The Improviser's Guide Podcast! Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Website
May 24, 2019•24 min•Season 2Ep. 6
On this episode of IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY: The Improviser's Guide Podcast, TV and Broadway veteran Jason Kravits discusses performing the improbable; the hilariously spontaneous OFF THE TOP ! Backed by the most daring band in the business, Kravits invents an entire life story in song - music, lyrics, stories, characters - completely from scratch, based solely on audience suggestions. Every show is a once-in-a-lifetime show! Next stop is the Birdland Theater in NYC April 28th and 29th! Jason has bee...
Apr 17, 2019•46 min•Season 2Ep. 5
IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY returns with EMIT Theatre's Artistic Director, Gianna Cioffi! Lots of Shakespeare talk, early influences, the impact of arts organization on a young person's life, and the upcoming production of 'Romeo & Juliet'. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Intro performed by Lindsay Zaroogian. Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Website...
Apr 13, 2019•29 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In an interview conducted the week of March 11th for Theme Park Thursday with @DillosDiz, A. Ali Flores discusses his 20+ year career as one of the most recognized Central Florida entertainers. Ali's passion for standup comedy began when he started doing audience warm-up for shows like Double Dare 2000, NBA All-Star Jam, Ripley's Believe it or Not, Fox Family's Summer Jam and, most recently, Family Feud with Steve Harvey. . His uniquely energetic show will have you laughing from start to finish....
Mar 20, 2019•41 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Puppeteer extraordinaire Julia Darden is the guest on this week's episode of IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY: The Improviser's Guide Podcast. We discuss her journey from UCONN to Central Park, where her show 'Yeti, Set, Snow!' is enjoying a four month run at The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. An original story and production from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, Yeti, Set, Snow! is the story of a young girl named Widget, and her friend, Twig, who encounter a yeti named Pascetti on the first snow...
Feb 06, 2019•41 min•Season 2Ep. 2
This week's bonus monologue stream covers the January 24, 2019 Billy Joel performance at Madison Square Garden. From MTV Videos, to not appreciating the beauty of Christie Brinkley in the 1980's, to Storm Front and River of Dreams, it should be no surprise that the work of William Martin Joel has become part of this Long Island kid's DNA. Here's how his work has affected The Improviser's Guide over the years? Listen now! Theme by Matt Harvey. Intro performed by Lindsay Zaroogian. LIKE The Improv...
Jan 29, 2019•41 min
A stream of consciousness review of the Broadway musical, 'King Kong', is the subject on this BONUS edition of IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY! Plus, breaking down the character (and the characters) of the most recent inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Intro performed by Lindsay Zaroogian. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter! TheImprovisersGuide.com for more information....
Jan 23, 2019•41 min
Author Brian Depetris joins IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY: The Improviser's Guide Podcast to discuss his first published children's book, 'The Dreamland Express'. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Intro composed by Lindsay Zaroogian. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter. TheImprovisersGuide.com for more!...
Jan 15, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Jim Greene's Scarlett Rat Entertainment produces Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles, outside Syracuse NY, between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve each year. Interactive character extraordinaire John Michael Decker plays Scrooge and is this episode's guest on IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY; The Improviser's Guide Podcast. We discuss the very, many, un-merry Scrooges, comic book storytelling, and the art of being approachable. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Intro performed by Lindsay Zaroogian. LIKE The Improv...
Dec 05, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The title character of this November's Hamlet Isn't Dead production of ' Julius Caesar ' joins IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY; The Improviser's Guide Podcast. Maureen Fenninger discusses power, gender, and the jaw dropping revelation that she has yet to watch a single episode of 'Slings & Arrows' (no judgment). Theme composed by Matt Harvey. LIKE The Improviser's Guide Network on Facebook. FOLLOW The Improviser's Guide Network on Twitter. TheImprovisersGuide.com for more....
Nov 14, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week's edition of IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY; The Improviser's Guide Podcast tackles the debate of 'TRUST' vs. 'FAITH'. Are these two words interchangeable? Should they be treated separately? Is evidence required? A lofty discussion. Dr. Rus D. Jeffrey has close to 40 years of mainstream broadcast experience and 20 plus years of pastoral ministry experience. In 2002 he and his wife Sandra founded Fresh-Wind Ministries . What started as a church plant has now transformed into a growing network of c...
Oct 30, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 4
The final bonus edition of #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday before spinning off to become it's own separate podcasting entity on Halloween is here! This week, trying to separate Roman Reigns' work and life, telling an organic story, and I'll be at Evolution this Sunday October 28th - come visit! Theme & Introduction by Matt Harvey. Intro performed by Lindsay Zaroogian. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW The Improviser's Guide on Twitter! TheImprovisersGuide.com for more!...
Oct 24, 2018•27 min
Solo Improviser Peter Michael Marino returns to IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY; The Improviser's Guide Podcast to discuss his latest offering, ' Show Up, Kids '. We discuss children show experiences, King Kong, the endless hustle, & the flu shot. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Intro performed by Lindsay Zaroogian. 'Sugar Honey' by Lady D & The Shadow Spirits . LIKE The Improviser's Guide Network on Facebook. FOLLOW The Improviser's Guide Network on Twitter. TheImprovisersGuide.com for more!...
Oct 23, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Becky Lynch, HBK, Evolution, Crown Jewel, and the audience on this BONUS edition of #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday! LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter. TheImprovisersGuide.com for MORE! Theme and introduction by Matt Harvey . Intro performed by Lindsay Zaroogian....
Oct 17, 2018•24 min
This week's IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY guest is Alyssa Duerksen. Lady D & the Shadow Spirits have just released their new album, 'Star Kiss', and Alyssa is here to discuss the real, the authentic, and the truthful journey of this collection. Lady D & the Shadow Spirits plays deeply powerful soulful poetry through the lens of rock, folk, soul and punk music. Lady D, Alyssa Duerksen, fronts this powerhouse band of refined Ithaca musicians, Justin Roeland, Mike Amadeo, Chris Ploss and Jason Shegog...
Oct 09, 2018•57 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Elias & KO deliver a knockout punch to the Seattle crowd leading to one of the great shared experiences with a live television audience. How does this influence the world at large? This week's #EverythingIsWrestling discourse is upon you! #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday premieres as it's own podcasting entity beginning October 31, 2018! Theme composed by Matt Harvey . LIKE The Improviser's Guide Network on Facebook ! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter . TheImprovisersGuide.com for more!...
Oct 03, 2018•27 min
October 2018 marks the return of the New York International Fringe Festival and does Kierna Conner have a show for you! 'The Great Brown Bear' is an immersive parable about what it means to truly know the ones we love. It is a story of two lovers, questing to shed their past and learning what it means to live together in the present. Playing October 12-16, 2018 - Tickets are at TheGreatBrownBear.com ! Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Opening intro performed by Lindsay Zaroogian. LIKE The Improvis...
Oct 01, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 1
It's the last ever episode of Theme Park Thursday with Dillo's Diz on The Improviser's Guide Podcast - and a BONUS one at that!. This week, budget cuts (aka cutbacks), the end of a nighttime era and hey now, it's an All Star... Re-sort! And what would the last ever episode of Theme Park Thursday w/ Dillo's Diz be without some sound issues. SUBSCRIBE to Theme Park Thursday w/ @DillosDiz, premiering October 4th on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Twitter & Instagram ! LIKE Dil...
Sep 26, 2018•30 min
On this BONUS edition of Theme Park Thursday w/ @DillosDiz ... the first of two parts... like a two part series finale before spinning off into its own podcasting entity on The Improviser's Guide Network.... Jen provides the ins and outs of her recent weekend visiting Walt Disney World. The Magical Express, Toy Story Land, MuppetVision, and new lovers of the Beverly are revealed (but request anonymity). Theme composed by Matt Harvey . 'Alexander's Ragtime Band' performed by Lindsay Zaroogian. LI...
Sep 20, 2018•52 min
A proposal at the Emmys, Queen Becky, & EVERYONE is cashing in a Money in the Bank contract.... On this bonus edition of #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday - BROTHER! Music by Matt Harvey. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter . TheImprovisersGuide.com for more information!
Sep 20, 2018•22 min
It. Has. Happened! @DillosDiz has 1000 Followers on the ol'Twitter! In June, Jen & Frank announced (well, just Frank really) that, should @DillosDiz reach 1000 Followers by the 100th episode of The Improviser's Guide Podcast , there would be a HUGE announcement. That announcement takes place during this episode! Please keep hands, arms, legs, and expectations low at this time. Thank you. LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Instagram & Twitter . DillosDiz.com for Archives, ...
Sep 13, 2018•46 min
New York Times op-eds, Cardi B & Nicki Minaj, and Serena vs The Ump... All that plus a Hell in a Cell preview on #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday - BROTHER! Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook. FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter. Go to TheImprovisersGuide.com for more!...
Sep 12, 2018•23 min
Past guests on IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY are working the hustle during the month of September 2018: Fables, Fanatsies & Fortunes at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. The Gwendolyn Show at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. The Mis-Adventurers at King Richard's Faire. Overheard at Joe's at IRON COW in Orlando, Florida. Here within, some highlights of our previous discussions in a one stop shop. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed ...
Sep 11, 2018•17 min
It's the end of Mummers Monday as we know it... and I feel... FINE! Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy . LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Instagram & Twitter. TheImprovisersGuide.com for more information....
Sep 10, 2018•18 min
Jen & Frank return to Theme Park Thursdays after a week away! On this episode, Toy Story Land, Jungle Cruise talk, and an Evacuation. Plus, it's the penultimate TPT before our HUGE announcement... but will there be a HUGE announcement! LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Twitter & Instagram . DillosDiz.com for more blogs, archives, throwbacks and more! Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LI...
Sep 06, 2018•49 min
The John McCain run in, daring to draw comparisons to Rock-Austin, All In, and how do you feel about Undertaker-Shawn Michaels? Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy . LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Instagram & Twitter . TheImprovisersGuide.com for more info!...
Sep 05, 2018•21 min
Jesterevolution is the stage name of rapper/producer Matt Harvey , a diverse artist with a mixed bag of skills including but not limited to: Acting, Photography, and Graphic design. His latest project, Half-Cookies Vol. 2 is now on the Jesterevolution Bandcamp site. We discuss the new Eminem release, The Bard's Tale, and music to keep an ear on. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy . LIKE The Improviser's Guide on ...
Sep 05, 2018•27 min
On this episode, Neil Simon's place in [ By The Mummers ] lore is discussed... Why it's good (and risky) to do a fully staged Simon comedy in 4 rehearsals, how saying the same lines for 18 years can still make you flub them when you walk out on stage, and which Simon piece would get it's own one night revival if the opportunity presente itself. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy . LIKE The Improviser's Guide on F...
Sep 04, 2018•21 min
