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Have a laugh this summer with the Freudian Slips According to Andrew Cooper, co-founder of improv group The Freudian Slips, it’s all about making comedy that he would want to watch onstage. When creating themes and developing shows it’s a question all the actors ask themselves: “What do we want to see?” The approach has been rather successful, as they’ve had “no problem filling seats” for their monthly performances. Brittany McCarthy, one of the co-founders and leader of the troupe says, “Improv is like walking on ice wearing slippers: it’s scary and you slip up a lot but it’s really fun for other people to watch”. Nothing makes the heart pound like making it up as you go along for the amusement of others. The end result is always a treat for both the audience and the performers. Brittany started the group with fellow TRU alumni Jessica Buchanan, whose recent graduation inspired the decision to finally take on the feat of developing an improv group. Together they approached Andrew of Chimera Theatre and The Freudian Slips was born. Along with Brittany and Andrew, local actors Graham Ash, Brooke Ballam, Jeff Daniels, Brittney Martens, Dan Ondang and Josh Sunderman are looking forward to a slapstick filled summer. Jessica is working in Barkerville
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this summer, but will return in sessions further bond the actors, spectacular mix of physical and the fall to reclaim her place in who merge their personalities and verbal comedy. the troupe. The team meets once styles together for these comedy While The Freudian Slips often a week to rehearse. “Rehearsing shows. “Each actor brings some- perform at the Stage House improv? How do you do that?” thing different to the show, some Theatre on Tranquille Road, their Andrew feigns the oft-asked ques- are better with physical com- summer season will see them in tion. Believe it or not, rehearsal is edy—others are best with mental a few different locations. Their rather essential to improvisational speed, which are needed to suc- upcoming Hollywood Glamour acting. It’s about mastering the ceed with games like Alphabet or themed show will take place on games—it’s also about assessing Questions”, says Andrew. May 21 at the Stage House. strengths and weaknesses and Ultimately, the goal is to make Their Game of Thrones Improv! developing skill sets. “We have a the audience laugh and have will be held at TRU on June 11 really diverse team with a variety fun doing it. The shows are fast- and their July show will see them of different skills”. These weekly paced, outrageous, hilarious and a - continued on page 2
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