![]() It keeps you flexible, and for an adrenaline junkie like me, performing improv is so fabulously unpredictable.ĪCME, The Groundlings, and UCB (Upright Citizen’s Brigade) have great classes. Whether you’re that plumber, an actor, comedian, Shakespearian diva, voice-over person… Improv frees you up and teaches you to be on your feet, go with the flow, to not be afraid of taking chances and to make bold choices, which is perfect for auditioning, or if a director gives you a note to try something different on the spot. Improv is a must for just about every person on the planet. The “family” you get from being in the show, the shared experiences, and the new things you discover every night on stage together. I get that from my Mom who was/is always in plays. Musicals…well, are just musicals! I’ve gotta sing! I love the camaraderie of being in a show-the whole group environment is nice if you’ve been “soloing” it. She teaches you to write and perform from your own unique experiences and gives you such great tools to actually write jokes not just guess at how to be funny. She could have a plumber doing a 20-minute set at The Improv in a week. I recommend taking Judy Carter’s workshop for standup training. And a lot of open mike nights at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf! It takes years to literally write, polish, and perfect a 15-minute set. Standup has an immediate gratification element to it when you are performing, but the work that goes into perfecting just one joke is far from easy. She kept me accountable to stay on a writing schedule and I felt so nurtured and encouraged and like nothing I created was wrong. She was able to get me to let my guard down and write my truth. Wendy Kamenoff (another featured fabulous funny lady) teaches the best solo writing class. ![]() Solo shows are rewarding because you can bare a bit more of your soul and you have just yourself to worry about. All the creative outlets scratch a different itch in a different way. As a creative person, when you have the burning desire to express yourself, you’ll find all sorts of venues and ways to do your thing. When I was studying theatre at Emerson College and NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, I had such great teachers and classes that ranged from musical theatre, improv, history of Jewish theatre…you name it. It’s like going to Baskin Robbins and wanting all the flavors you like-especially because they’re calorie/sugar free, right? Seriously, there are so many ways to express yourself! Why limit yourself to just one? Whew-I hope I covered them all! What lead you to pursue so many different comedy forms? I can’t believe how many amazing comedy-related talents you have: stand-up, improv, solo storytelling, theater, film and television acting, and voiceover. So, grab a bowl of popcorn and settle in for a high-energy comedy ride with Lori Alan.ġ. Joy” on Logo’s Rick And Steve-The Happiest Gay Couple in All The World and “The Boss”in the popular video game trilogy, Metal Gear Solid 3, as well as voices on: Billy and Mandy, Kids from Room 402, Swatkats, The Freshman, and Animaniacs. In this interview, you’ll have the opportunity to find out about the woman behind the animated voices of “Pearl the Whale” on Spongebob Squarepants “Diane the Anchor Woman” on Family Guy “The Invisible Woman/Sue Richards” on The Fantastic Four “Rhonda's Mom” on Hey Arnold “Ivory/Dr. Or in feature films such as: Boys on the Side, Father of the Bride II, The Fluffer, and Comic Book: The Movie. You may have seen her television appearances on Desperate Housewives, CSI, Will and Grace, Six Feet Under, Friends, Good Morning Miami, Just Shoot Me, Law And Order, Boston Common, Charmed, and Cory in the House. Lori’s a regular on the stand-up comedy, ranting, and storytelling circuits and was a long-time member of New York’s Gotham City Improv (Groundlings East). Her solo show, Lori Alan: The Musical, made its debut last May. Lori began in musical theater at the age of nine and has performed in award-winning shows on both coasts-from Los Angeles to Soho and Manhattan. Vivacious, funny, and talented in so many ways-Lori Alan’s larger-than-life personality is the secret of her comedy success. ![]() Comedy has many faces, and as you’ll soon discover, it also has many voices. ![]()
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