Stephanie Wier and Bob Dassie perform at the 2009 Phoenix Improv Festival on the Herberger Theatre Center stage.

You and five people step on the stage with nothing, trusting everyone in the room to listen and give what they can to the performance. Together, you are there to write, stage and perform a one act play that has ...Read More

What does collaboration look like?

Since I finished the Torch improv training, I've thought a lot about what it means to me to be a trained improvisor *bum bum BUM*. Mostly, the day after the graduation showcase looked like any other day prior. My hair ...Read More

Trust us

Next performance: Unicorn Warpath (I'm in that!) and Apollo 12 present Spooky Story Time at The Trunk Space! Wednesday, October 27, 8 pm, $5. Bring toiletries to donate to Lodestar! Read More

Spooky Story Time!

In January 2009, my friend from college asked me if I would participate in an improvised movie in downtown Phoenix. My heart simultaneously flew into my throat and sank into my toes. I had done improv in college while studying ...Read More

How to infiltrate an improv community

Forward, September 29-October 2

Onward and Upwards! Jose Gonzalez and I are running a workshop on improvisation and collaboration at this years Phoenix Design Week. I am really excited about this opportunity. Design Week has really helped pull together a lot of people in the ...Read More

Forward!

Come see my Level VI showcase: August 4, 11 & 18 at 8 pm. It's $5 at Space 55. Read More

Improv of the Future

  • Written by Nina.
  • Posted on August 2, 2010.
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I work at ASU, and I volunteer most years at Convocation. I tear up every time. My degrees have changed my life for the better, and the idea of celebrating that accomplishment as a community of scholars thrills me. Also, ...Read More

Pomp and Circumstance

"If you wrote something for which someone sent you a check, if you cashed the check and it didn't bounce, and if you then paid the light bill with the money, I consider you talented." - Stephen King This is a ...Read More

Talent

Last night was "a whirlwind of chairs" to say the least. Thank you to everyone that participated in the Adopt-A-Chair program. The chairs have been lovingly spoken for, and we are grateful. I don't think any of us expected it ...Read More

Wow. You guys love chairs!

  • Written by Nina.
  • Posted on July 6, 2010.
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You walk beyond the red velvet curtain, and into an intimate space. The stage is empty, but the room is filled with a sense of anticipation and excitement. You can't wait to have a seat and get ready for a ...Read More

Get comfy at the Torch!

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