The creative team behind SISTERS THREE joins us to talk about their incredible show. Starring Magnet all-stars Elana Fishbein and Elena Skopetos, directed by the one and only Peter McNerney, and written by all three of them, Sisters Three is a fast-paced, hilarious play that is running at the Magnet this fall and early next year. […] The post #102: Sisters Three appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Founder and host of Thank You For Coming Out, DUBBS WEINBLATT, joins us to discuss battling stagefright, coming out stories, and the show TYFCO. Dubbs talks to host Louis Kornfeld about getting started in comedy in Ohio, how great Hawaiian shirts are, and what it feels like to be cut from a team. This […] The post #101: Dubbs Weinblatt appeared first on Magnet Theater .
Oh my my. To celebrate our 100th episode, host LOUIS KORNFELD takes a seat on the other side of the table to be interviewed by the incomparable Peter McNerney! What more do you need to know??? Happy 100th! Huzzah! Fellow Magnet veteran and instructor, Peter McNerney, literally takes Louis’ place to interview our intrepid host all about his life and […] The post #100: LOUIS KORNFELD appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
A Megawatt performer since the very beginning, MATTHEW SHAFEEK, joins host Louis Kornfeld to talk about the different eras of Magnet, being a class clown, and, oh yes, gaming! These two performers go way back and have a lot of fun with this conversation. See Matt perform each week on Wednesdays with Metal Boy and on Saturdays with […] The post #99: Matthew Shafeek appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Visual artist and Magnet performer, ANNIE MOOR, is on the podcast talking with Louis about improv and how her art, no matter the medium, always trends toward storytelling. They dive deep into how narrative shows come together and even discuss how jealousy can be a great motivator. Aside from performing at Magnet with Wonderland, […] The post #98: Annie Moor appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
A star on both Magnet and UCB stages, BETH SLACK, stops by to talk with Louis about her love of opera, how 9/11 changed her career plans, and why musical improv rules. Beth tells us all about her long relationship with stage performance and, how after taking a break from it for nearly 10 […] The post #97: Elizabeth Slack appeared first on Magnet Theater .
Animator, illustrator, and Magnet performer, CARLY MONARDO, joins us to talk about the links between her different disciplines, who her heroes are, and what drives good characters. Plus, she plays monologue hotspot with Louis and performs a serious scene with a jar of pickles. Carly started at Magnet with the Free Intro to Improv class […] The post #96: Carly Monardo appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Welcome back to the Magnet Theater Podcast! Louis took the summer off to backpack across Europe, rub elbows in the Hamptons, and finish planting his rooftop garden (his tan is looking GREAT). Now he’s back in the saddle with the prolific and charming Christopher Hastings, a writer/performer on the Magnet sketch team Student Council and the […] The post #95: Christopher Hastings appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Another SPECIAL SUMMER TREAT! Bits, Stories, and Scenes recorded for your pleasure. Ed Herbstman sneaks into the control room while Louis continues his summer break, and shares comedy from Tami Sagher (Dont Think Twice), Amy Warren (Boardwalk Empire, August: Osage County), Melanie Hoopes (Curb Your Enthusiasm), and Melissa Kirsch (The Girls Guide). This will […] The post #94: Summer Bonus Episode No. 2 appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Filmmakers and co-creators of the upcoming series Search Party, SARAH-VIOLET BLISS & CHARLES ROGERS, join special guest host Rebecca Robles to talk about about their big projects, the formation of their partnership, and of course, showbiz. Their 2014 film, Fort Tilden, was completed in a single summer and won that year’s SXSW Grand Jury Award. Since […] The post #93: Sarah-Violet Bliss & Charles Rogers appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Our intrepid host, Louis Kornfeld, is taking the summer off to explore worlds outside of the Magnet Theater Podcast, but in the meantime, we’ve got Ed Herbstman at the helm, presenting a variety of pieces he’s been eager to share for some time. So kick back and enjoy this first Summer Bonus Episode featuring performances by Peter Grosz, Hannah […] The post #92: Summer Bonus Episode No. 1 appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Founding member of Magnet mainstays The Wrath, SCOTT LAWRIE, tells us how he got into improv, of his time working in broadcast television, and what it means to be “taken care of” on stage. Learn a bit about Scott’s upbringing, his penchant for preparedness, the hallmarks of field production, and his love of The Golden Girls. We […] The post #91: Scott Lawrie appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Queen of stage and backstage alike, The Cast’s ALI FISHER, stops by to talk about who we are as humans, why books are so damn cool, and the wonders of genre! Ali and Louis explore how cooperation helps humanity succeed, what Ali absolutely loves about her role as editor at a sci-fi, fantasy, and […] The post #90: Ali Fisher appeared first on Magnet Theater .
Improviser and storyteller extraordinaire, ROB PENTY, talks about why he hates Stella, how humor can help us deal with life, and the arc of his comedy career. He and host Louis Kornfeld also discuss their complex feelings on absurd humor, what Rob loves in comedy, and of course, The Wrath – Rob’s long-running Magnet house […] The post #89: Rob Penty appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Longtime Magnet fixture and Creative Consultant for MTV’s “Joking Off,” MATT J. WEIR, talks with host Louis Kornfeld about working on television shows, finding his artistic voice, and his love of artfully dumb comedy. Matt and Louis spend the first part of this episode talking about Matt’s recent experience writing scripts for “Joking Off” and how he’s […] The post #88: Matt J. Weir appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Seasoned improviser and actor, MIRIAM TOLAN, talks with us about her days at Second City, theatricality in improv, and chasing the high that comes from long-form. Growing up outside of Chicago, Miriam was almost fell into becoming an improver and she continues to perform and teach today after doing stints in Chi-town, New York, and LA. […] The post #87: Miriam Tolan appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Founder of Improv Everywhere and UCB stalwart, CHARLIE TODD, joins us to talk about causing scenes, his early days at UCB, and Two Beers In, his new political roundtable podcast! In addition to his infamous prank collective and budding podcast, Charlie plays at UCB on Saturday nights with The Curfew and has hosted UCB CageMatch […] The post #86: Charlie Todd appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
A joy to watch on UCB’s Harold Night and TourCo, STEFAN SCHUETTE, joins host Louis Kornfeld for a heavy dose of improv nerdery and to share his improv journey with us. Stefan moved to the city five years ago, has studied everywhere, and currently flies all around the country performing improv. He loves the […] The post #85: Stefan Schuette appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
To celebrate our 11th Anniversary, guest-host Rebecca Robles interviews Magnet founder Armando Diaz about his first dance, marching band, and the power of “no.” Some of you might remember from Rebecca’s first appearance on the podcast, Episode#40, that she’s Armando’s #1 fan, so we thought it would be just so fun to have her interview […] The post #84: Rebecca Robles Interviews Armando Diaz appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Student Council member and a big wig in The Music Industry, ADAM TWITCHELL, sits down with host Louis Kornfeld to discuss production value, physical comedy, and his indie team EagleFox. Adam compares his two most recent sketch teams, comments on the evolution of the sketch program at Magnet, and even shares some ideas for sketches […] The post #83: Adam Twitchell appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Spartan improviser, Executive actor, and director of Object Work, CHARLIE NICHOLSON, sits down to discuss his upcoming Directors Series, harnessing risk on stage, and RuPaul’s Drag Race. Throughout the episode, Charlie and host Louis Kornfeld find a great deal of common ground as they discuss things like ambiguity on stage, forgetting one’s self in […] The post #82: Charlie Nicholson appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Get ready, because heartthrob DEVIN O’NEILL joins us to talk about her lifelong pursuit of comedy, performing for children, and how following your feet is the best! From The Cast to Sketch Teams to Megawatt and INSPIRADO, hear about Devin’s many comedic ventures and how she most prefers to approach scenework. Plus, a cameo from Ed Herbstman […] The post #81: Devin O’Neill appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
The Cast member and hilarious human, GERI COLE, joins the show to talk about travel, her utopian hometown, and how to bring more voices to the comedy table. Geri spends her weekdays working on Sesame Street and her weekends creating one-of-a-kind improv shows with The Cast, so we’re thrilled that she’s taken some time to […] The post #80: Geri Cole appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Singing, improvising, and teaching fool, NIKITA BURDEIN, joins us to talk about emigrating from Soviet Russia, discovering improv in NYC, and how to approach auditions. Amidst all of that, he and host Louis Kornfeld discuss religion, what makes theater so special, and finding comfort in declaring who you are. Recorded yesterday, released today this […] The post #79: Nikita Burdein appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Ariana Grande’s BFFL, ANDY MOSKOWITZ, is on the podcast talking substance abuse, vulnerability, and of course, Mother’s Day. Andy talks about getting his improv start in Philly doing ComedySportz and shares with us his Behind The Music moment. Plus, he and Louis try to write a joke together! Tune in for a whale of a good time. In […] The post #78: Andy Moskowitz appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Magnet founding father and sometime Mantzoukas brother, ED HERBSTMAN, talks with us about his Chicago days, moving to LA, and what makes improv satisfying. Ed was on his first team at iO Chicago by age 17 and by the time he and his friends moved to LA, they were attracting industry attention. If this sounds […] The post #77: Ed Herbstman appeared first on Magnet Theater .
Boom Chicago cast member and former Magnet baddie, WOODY FU, visits from Amsterdam to talk about building Second City style sketch shows, living abroad, and his comedy ambitions. It’s his first time stateside since moving to the Netherlands and we are thrilled that he decided to spend some time talking with us about his […] The post #76: Woody Fu appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Improviser and therapist, AMIE ROE, talks with us about using play to understand ourselves, awe in the world around us, and her upcoming show, Group Therapy. In addition to improvising with the real Ariana Grande, Amie is a psychotherapist in private practice, which is is a wealth of experience she brings to this fascinating […] The post #75: Amie Roe appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Founding member of legendary UCB ensembles The Swarm and The Stepfathers, MICHAEL DELANEY, sits down with host Louis Kornfeld to talk truth in improv, how time has affected his approach to comedy, and his reverence for the Harold. Not only has Delaney been doing improv in NYC since before the arrival of the UCB, but he’s […] The post #74: Michael Delaney appeared first on Magnet Theater ....
Jealous Dad and 1/4th of Hello Laser, MATT EVANS, joins us to discuss straight-manning, his old soul, performing characters, and how he stinks at object work! Hot off the heels of this recent pilot, Jealous Dad, Matt is getting ready for Montreal Just For Laughs auditions and finding that the scripted work he does […] The post #73: Matt Evans appeared first on Magnet Theater .
