Angela came to the Skinny this summer wanting to take improv classes. She is currently taking Level 4 improv class and performing at the travel shows and some Thursday night shows as well.
Where are you from and how did you end up in Springfield?
About 20 years ago, I was living and working in Atlanta, GA and my parents and brother were talking about moving here from Texas. I wanted to get my MBA, so I checked out SMSU (yeah, it used to be called that back in the day) and decided to move here.
When did you start doing improv?
August 2009
What brought you to The Skinny Improv?
I was telling a friend of mine that I wanted to start doing improv, she “Googled” it and POOF – Skinny Improv came up and we sent an email asking about classes.
What do you like most about doing improv?
Laughing at my classmates, they are hysterical.
Who are your influences or role models and why?
Jeff Jenkins and Dan Clair because they are two of the funniest people I know.
What was the most unusual suggestion you have ever gotten from the audience?
Hmmm…I haven’t really had anything that I thought was an unusual suggestion (does that say something about me?)
What do you think is most challenging about improv?
Trying to stay in the moment and not think too much.
What can make you laugh out loud?
All the folks in my improv group
What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate
