Kyrie Ellison is a performance maker who utilizes the choreographic to create inclusive and safe spaces for audiences to explore and adventure with each other. Combining her childhood love of fairy tales and an adult obsession with self-help books, she examines the ways in which humans triumph over difficulty. Kyrie is an aspiring Fight Master and …

Donna Kay Yarborough talks about her run at Orlando Fringe in Klondike Kate's Sourdough Reunion Show on this 'it's the day of the show y'all' edition of IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY; The Improviser's Guide Podcast! Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Websiteبقلم The Improviser's Guide Network

On this episode of IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY: The Improviser's Guide Podcast, TV and Broadway veteran Jason Kravits discusses performing the improbable; the hilariously spontaneous OFF THE TOP! Backed by the most daring band in the business, Kravits invents an entire life story in song - music, lyrics, stories, characters - completely from scratch, based…

IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY returns with EMIT Theatre's Artistic Director, Gianna Cioffi! Lots of Shakespeare talk, early influences, the impact of arts organization on a young person's life, and the upcoming production of 'Romeo & Juliet'. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Intro performed by Lindsay Zaroogian. Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Website…

In an interview conducted the week of March 11th for Theme Park Thursday with @DillosDiz, A. Ali Flores discusses his 20+ year career as one of the most recognized Central Florida entertainers. Ali's passion for standup comedy began when he started doing audience warm-up for shows like Double Dare 2000, NBA All-Star Jam, Ripley's Believe it or Not,…

Puppeteer extraordinaire Julia Darden is the guest on this week's episode of IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY: The Improviser's Guide Podcast. We discuss her journey from UCONN to Central Park, where her show 'Yeti, Set, Snow!' is enjoying a four month run at The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. An original story and production from the Swedish Cottage Mario…

This week's bonus monologue stream covers the January 24, 2019 Billy Joel performance at Madison Square Garden. From MTV Videos, to not appreciating the beauty of Christie Brinkley in the 1980's, to Storm Front and River of Dreams, it should be no surprise that the work of William Martin Joel has become part of this Long Island kid's DNA. Here's ho…

A stream of consciousness review of the Broadway musical, 'King Kong', is the subject on this BONUS edition of IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY! Plus, breaking down the character (and the characters) of the most recent inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Intro performed by Lindsay Zaroogian. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Fa…

Author Brian Depetris joins IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY: The Improviser's Guide Podcast to discuss his first published children's book, 'The Dreamland Express'. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Intro composed by Lindsay Zaroogian. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter. TheImprovisersGuide.com for more!…

Jim Greene's Scarlett Rat Entertainment produces Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles, outside Syracuse NY, between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve each year. Interactive character extraordinaire John Michael Decker plays Scrooge and is this episode's guest on IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY; The Improviser's Guide Podcast. We discuss the very, many, un-merry Scroo…

The title character of this November's Hamlet Isn't Dead production of 'Julius Caesar' joins IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY; The Improviser's Guide Podcast. Maureen Fenninger discusses power, gender, and the jaw dropping revelation that she has yet to watch a single episode of 'Slings & Arrows' (no judgment). Theme composed by Matt Harvey. LIKE The Improviser…

This week's edition of IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY; The Improviser's Guide Podcast tackles the debate of 'TRUST' vs. 'FAITH'. Are these two words interchangeable? Should they be treated separately? Is evidence required? A lofty discussion. Dr. Rus D. Jeffrey has close to 40 years of mainstream broadcast experience and 20 plus years of pastoral ministry exp…

The final bonus edition of #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday before spinning off to become it's own separate podcasting entity on Halloween is here! This week, trying to separate Roman Reigns' work and life, telling an organic story, and I'll be at Evolution this Sunday October 28th - come visit! Theme & Introduction by Matt Harvey. Intro performed …

Solo Improviser Peter Michael Marino returns to IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY; The Improviser's Guide Podcast to discuss his latest offering, 'Show Up, Kids'. We discuss children show experiences, King Kong, the endless hustle, & the flu shot. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Intro performed by Lindsay Zaroogian. 'Sugar Honey' by Lady D & The Shadow Spirits. L…

Becky Lynch, HBK, Evolution, Crown Jewel, and the audience on this BONUS edition of #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday! LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter. TheImprovisersGuide.com for MORE! Theme and introduction by Matt Harvey. Intro performed by Lindsay Zaroogian.…

This week's IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY guest is Alyssa Duerksen. Lady D & the Shadow Spirits have just released their new album, 'Star Kiss', and Alyssa is here to discuss the real, the authentic, and the truthful journey of this collection. Lady D & the Shadow Spirits plays deeply powerful soulful poetry through the lens of rock, folk, soul and punk musi…

Elias & KO deliver a knockout punch to the Seattle crowd leading to one of the great shared experiences with a live television audience. How does this influence the world at large? This week's #EverythingIsWrestling discourse is upon you! #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday premieres as it's own podcasting entity beginning October 31, 2018! Theme comp…

October 2018 marks the return of the New York International Fringe Festival and does Kierna Conner have a show for you! 'The Great Brown Bear' is an immersive parable about what it means to truly know the ones we love. It is a story of two lovers, questing to shed their past and learning what it means to live together in the present. Playing Octobe…

It's the last ever episode of Theme Park Thursday with Dillo's Diz on The Improviser's Guide Podcast - and a BONUS one at that!. This week, budget cuts (aka cutbacks), the end of a nighttime era and hey now, it's an All Star... Re-sort! And what would the last ever episode of Theme Park Thursday w/ Dillo's Diz be without some sound issues. SUBSCRIB…

On this BONUS edition of Theme Park Thursday w/ @DillosDiz... the first of two parts... like a two part series finale before spinning off into its own podcasting entity on The Improviser's Guide Network.... Jen provides the ins and outs of her recent weekend visiting Walt Disney World. The Magical Express, Toy Story Land, MuppetVision, and new love…

A proposal at the Emmys, Queen Becky, & EVERYONE is cashing in a Money in the Bank contract.... On this bonus edition of #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday - BROTHER! Music by Matt Harvey. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter. TheImprovisersGuide.com for more information!…

It. Has. Happened! @DillosDiz has 1000 Followers on the ol'Twitter! In June, Jen & Frank announced (well, just Frank really) that, should @DillosDiz reach 1000 Followers by the 100th episode of The Improviser's Guide Podcast, there would be a HUGE announcement. That announcement takes place during this episode! Please keep hands, arms, legs, and ex…

New York Times op-eds, Cardi B & Nicki Minaj, and Serena vs The Ump... All that plus a Hell in a Cell preview on #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday - BROTHER! Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook. FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter. …

Past guests on IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY are working the hustle during the month of September 2018: Fables, Fanatsies & Fortunes at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. The Gwendolyn Show at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. The Mis-Adventurers at King Richard's Faire. Overheard at Joe's at IRON COW in Orlando, Florida. Here within, some highlights of our…

It's the end of Mummers Monday as we know it... and I feel... FINE! Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Instagram & Twitter. TheImprovisersGuide.com for more information.…

Jen & Frank return to Theme Park Thursdays after a week away! On this episode, Toy Story Land, Jungle Cruise talk, and an Evacuation. Plus, it's the penultimate TPT before our HUGE announcement... but will there be a HUGE announcement! LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Twitter & Instagram. DillosDiz.com for more blogs, archives, th…

The John McCain run in, daring to draw comparisons to Rock-Austin, All In, and how do you feel about Undertaker-Shawn Michaels? Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Instagram & Twitter. TheImprovisersGui…

Jesterevolution is the stage name of rapper/producer Matt Harvey, a diverse artist with a mixed bag of skills including but not limited to: Acting, Photography, and Graphic design. His latest project, Half-Cookies Vol. 2 is now on the Jesterevolution Bandcamp site. We discuss the new Eminem release, The Bard's Tale, and music to keep an ear on. The…

On this episode, Neil Simon's place in [By The Mummers] lore is discussed... Why it's good (and risky) to do a fully staged Simon comedy in 4 rehearsals, how saying the same lines for 18 years can still make you flub them when you walk out on stage, and which Simon piece would get it's own one night revival if the opportunity presente itself. Theme…

Frank is off to one of the two Florida coasts which means he needs to sneak in as much Disney time as he can without it being too much Disney and without it being sneaky. He and Jen try to navigate this on this edition of Theme Park Thursday with @DillosDiz on The Improviser's Guide Podcast. Theme by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By …

The second half of The Improviser's Guide Podcast day-night double dip discusses the 'heel turn' of Becky Lynch. How did this happen? Why is it so frustrating? Why is it still a good story? I'm not sure this episode will have all the answers. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jas…

We mix things up on The Improviser's Guide Podcast with a double dip, a day-night doubleheader of #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday. A review of SummerSlam from this past Sunday night? What did I say last week that proved prophetic? What did I say last week that proved stupid. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mum…

The day after the finale of the Sterling Renaissance Festival draws recollections of what [By The Mummers] could have been if the faire had closed permanently two years prior (hint: not the [BTM]). Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes composed for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Face…

A big reveal jump starts this week's edition of Theme Park Thursday on The Improviser's Guide Podcast. Following a featured article in the Wall Street Journal on August 8th, Jen & Frank examine the Parkeology Challenge; understanding it, the implausibility of it, the anxiety it, and after a week of exclusively thinking about it, why @DillosDiz will…

Those fantastic Daniel Bryan - Miz packages on Smackdown Live! Projecting my own new and improved Dean Ambrose scenario. The Ronda Rousey big league publicity tour. Yeah baby! It's SummerSlam week. Previews & Predictions on Takeover & Sunday's card, plus which current news story invokes all the Bayley - Sasha feels. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. A…

Andrew Sklar is one of, if not, THE most charismatic, dynamic, tazmaniac performer witnessed by The Improviser's Guide. Sklar's character Randal Piper's new album, 'The Bard's Tale', is complete and will be released to the masses at the Sterling Renaissance Festival August 18 & 19, 2018. Musical influences, musical theatre, being musical... and sam…

In the year of 2018, what could be considered [By The Mummers] most controversial song? Switzerland himself is here to tell you. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook. FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo Twitter & Instagram. TheImprovisersGuide…

This week's edition of Theme Park Thursday with @DillosDiz is random and loaded with self-judgment. Jen & Frank discuss AC (it's a heat wave!), AP's, IP's, Streaming Services, & EXCITEMENT! LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @Dillo'sDiz on Twitter & Instagram. DillosDiz.com for Throwbacks, Archives & More! Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additiona…

I love talk shows! I love them! But, I also love the classic sit down interview between the quintessential news-person and their subject. Paul Heyman sat down with Renee Young on Monday Night Raw and it may turn out to be the segment of the year. So many options. So much potential. Summerslam is around the corner and #EIW talks Rousey, why The Bar'…

A summertime electrical storm display of biblical proportions puts the kibosh on this week's IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY guess, so The Improviser's Guide goes rogue and improvises his way through this episode. The Subject: The Day I Started Talking. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jaso…

On this edition of Mummers Monday on The Improviser's Guide Podcast, the opening number of 'BLOOD' is discussed in typical, tangential, roundabout fashion covering Jim Steinman, American Idol, and why isn't there a Barry Manilow jukebox musical (or is there?). Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional themes and songs produced for [By The Mummers] …

On this week's edition of Theme Park Thursday with @DillosDiz, Jen & Frank discuss WDW's two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon & Blizzard Beach. PLUS! 'Hello Dolly!', dream interpretations, and throwing shade (in the most positive way). LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Instagram & Twitter. Go to DillosDiz.com for Archives, Throwbacks, &…

Is everything REALLY wrestling? Really?! This week's edition of #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday broadly strokes politics, movies, and reality shows. Plus, the road to Summerslam provides some interesting character twists and storyline bumps. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jas…

Renaissance Festival Iron Man Charles F. Murray is this week's guest (finally) on IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY! We talk Ohio colleges, storytelling influences, and how an 'Easy Rider' detail can land you professional work. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser…

In this episode of Mummers Monday on The Improviser's Guide Podcast, we raise the stakes discussing wants vs needs, the musical theatre 'I Want', an oldie but goody demo with Jake Ottosen and a prologue that may never see the light of day. ByTheMummers.com for Archives & Alumni. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The …

Jen & Frank answer a slew of questions from their social media Disney family on this BONUS edition of Theme Park Thursday w/ @DillosDiz! What would we splurge on? What's our least favorite attraction? Apple slices or french fries...really? All this and a whole lot more! LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! Follow @DillosDiz on Twitter & Instagram. DillosD…

On this bonus edition of #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday edition on The Improviser's Guide Podcast, what was thought to be a Q&A turned into a fantastically filled outline of Frank's dream wrestling supercard. Who makes the cut? Who gets left in catering? What's the main event? And how did Crush make it into this episode? Theme composed by Matt Ha…

Midsummer in Central Florida. The 3 H's: Hot, Humid, & Hellfire. Hence, the great glory that is the Walt Disney World air conditioning... In the resorts. On the attractions. While you shop. Plus, Disneyland's 63rd, Top Sheets, and Clam Bakes. This week! On Theme Park Thursday with @DillosDiz! LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Twitt…

#EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday is delayed until a Thursday morning.... Have you binged GLOW on Netflix yet? What are you waiting for?!!!!! Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes composed for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter & Instagram. TheI…

Recorded direct on the shore of Lake Ontario, Sophia Gutchinov is a first time ensemble member with the Wyldewood Players at the Sterling Renaissance Festival. What a delight to listen to the one-of-a-kind performance experience through a fresh set of eyes, heart, and soul. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mumme…