By Velvet Wells When it comes to performing nerd comedy – or improvising in general, I have taken Susan Messing’s quote to heart: “If I don't have fun, it's my own damn fault.” I was quick to adopt the philosophy. Following my sense of fun was the easiest, most productive way to help my improv [...]
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How I prepare for Fan Expo Canada
onBy Velvet Wells With Fan Expo Canada 2018 almost here, I'm starting my process to prepare for Canada's largest experiential pop culture convention. Preparing for Fan Expo Canada as a fan I get excited for Fan Expo Canada because I get to hang out with other passionate pop culture fans. My coworkers don't rally around [...]
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Life in nerd improv’s Potterverse as Several Snakes
onBy Velvet Wells
The Dandies premiered Hogwarts Follies*, our Harry Potter themed nerd improv show, at Fan Expo Canada in 2017 to a packed audience of over 500 Potterheads.
As we have done with Holodeck Follies, our improvised Star Trek-themed parody show, performers pick their preferred Harry Potter character to spoof. There's always something about a character that hits our nerd button hard enough to choose them...
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