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Mary Poindexter McLaughlin's avatar

There's nothing worse than bad improv, but when it's good... it's HEAVEN. Wish I coulda been there to laugh alongside you and your boy/man. ๐Ÿ˜‚ Great review.

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Visceral Adventure's avatar

A few insight actor jokes in there- you would have approved!

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Barbara Sinclair's avatar

Go Tonika!! XOXO

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Patty Holtke's avatar

This reminds me again of how much I would LOVE to perform in theatre. But I'm now old, and I have a panic disorder. So I dream...Thank you for your brilliant writing!

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Visceral Adventure's avatar

Never too old for creative expression! Iโ€™d actually beg to differ that theatre is in need of older people - since itโ€™s isnโ€™t very sustainable living, most give up in their 40s and hard to fill the gap with those left.

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Patty Holtke's avatar

God bless you for your encouragement <3

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

How refreshing to read this, Tonika. Way too long since I've watched improv. I like to imagine that under the laughs, the deeper message is how essential artists and creativity are to what it means to be human. Thanks for the reminder.

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Visceral Adventure's avatar

Yes! Artists can be the pioneers of social paradigm shifts! We are essential. Art is subversive and TPTB know this so they can use it as leverage! Thanks for swinging in the olโ€™ comment section and leaving a note, Kathleen.

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Thumbnail Green's avatar

I feel like I'm missing out again! Damn you Americans. Land of the free. I need to get me some freedom....

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The Word Herder's avatar

I got some-- I'll send you some.

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Visceral Adventure's avatar

๐Ÿ˜‚ time for TG to start an Aussie Improv group.

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ExcessDeathsAU's avatar

Reading Dante made me like Salvador Dali, and reading your reviews makes me like theatre. Thanks Tonika.

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Visceral Adventure's avatar

EDAU, this might be the most unique and feel good compliment Iโ€™ve gotten in a long time. Thank you.

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Amanda Jones's avatar

What a great review! I haven't been to 2nd City in way too long. It's a RELIEF to know the Improv still hits the spot. Cheers

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Visceral Adventure's avatar

Cheers! Yeah, Iโ€™m so glad I went. I was pleasantly surprised and relieved. ๐Ÿ˜…

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The Word Herder's avatar

Take it on the road. I've never lived in a more BORING place...

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Visceral Adventure's avatar

Itโ€™s not my show!

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The Word Herder's avatar

Well, we could start one of our own. ;)

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Visceral Adventure's avatar

Now youre talking!!

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David Huber's avatar

90 minutes of laughter that is good for the soul.

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Visceral Adventure's avatar

You can say that again! Best medicine.

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Sanity Jane's avatar

This sounds hilarious! Love that you and your son had such a great discussion afterwards <3

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Visceral Adventure's avatar

๐Ÿ™ Apples didnโ€™t fall that far from the tree.

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