Alright, there’s been a big problem lately in the Kansas Improv scene and it has to do with too narrow a focus on the whole “performing improv” aspect of what we do. I think broadening our horizons a bit is the best way to combat this and by broadening our horizons I mean going to the target Portrait Studio (no affiliation) and getting portraits made of ourselves in sporting gear. Our athletic prowess in these photos is obvious. Enjoy…

Erik Johnson of CounterClockwise Comedy in Kansas City

Erik Johnson ready for the grid-iron-dojo.

Ashley Kirk of CounterClockwise Comedy in Kansas City

Ashley Kirk showing off her no hands on the pig skin style.

Wade Meredith of CounterClockwise Comedy in Kansas City

Wade Meredith looking to serve somebody.

Bess Wallerstein of CounterClockwise Comedy in Kansas City

Bess Wallerstein is ready to ride hard.

We finally sold out another show!!! (Something we hadn’t done since we roasted Hackers.) Wayath at Screenland said we actually turned people away. So, that’s too bad, but it’s definitely a high-quality problem. It was really fun performing for a packed house. If the comments from some of the crowd on the way out are any indication, they had a great time, too.

Hopefully this will encourage people to get tickets ahead of time for Karate Kid on Febuary 5th & 6th. Advance tix can be had by calling (816) 421.2900.

2 cats and 1 dog freak out on owner.

No go back and look at the big one in the middle. You can see it in his eyes from the very first frame.

U P D A T E: 01/12/08

We’ve had some questions about this post…

1. Is this guy going to be in the troupe?
2. WTF is with the animal pics?
3. Is the cat going to be in the troupe?

I bring you some answers…

1. No, he’s not in the troupe.
2. I like cats.
3. No, the cat is not in the troupe, it lacks certain fundamental cognitive skills required to perform improvisation on a professional level.

This is just a humorous picture I found online. Or more accurately, that my wife found and then emailed me a link to online. I’ve posted it here for your enjoyment, which is something you’ll find I do from time to time with similar humorous items here on the CCC blog.

That is all.

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L-R: Tommy Todd, Bess Wallerstein, Ashley Kirk, Erik Johnson, Wade Meredith

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L-R: Erik Johnson, Tommy Todd, Bess Wallerstein, Ashley Kirk, Wade Meredith

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L-R: Erik Johnson, Bess Wallerstein, Wade Meredith, Tommy Todd, Ashley Kirk