The Out of Bounds Comedy Festival features the nation's best comedy on several stages over 7 days.
Artists:
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Artists:
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-Master Interview: David Razowsky-
Dave Razowsky is one of the great improvisors and teachers of the art in its long history. A veteran of two Out of Bounds and two Out of Bounds West festivals, he has been a part of our history, as well. We recently got the chance to ask him a few questions about improv, and the answers are conveniently displayed below.
Out of Bounds: You have been an improv teacher for quite some time now, but what do you feel like you still have to learn from it?
David Razowsky: Improv is a practice, not unlike yoga or meditation. I continue to learn why things work and why the rules are there. I also learn new ways to break rules and reinforce the idea that all improv is acting. I also learn that it's not easy to direct people who aren't ready to be vulnerable. I'm sorry if that sounds negative.
Out of Bounds: Who have been your inspirations in doing improv?
David Razowsky: I'm always inspired by Dave Pasquesi. He's smart, funny, vulnerable, and a wonderful actor.
Out of Bounds: What characteristics do you think all great improv shows share?
David Razowsky: The only mistake you make in improv is casting, so all great improv shows share one thing: great casting. They're an ensemble that enjoys, respects, celebrates, challenges and supports each other in the most wonderful ways.
Out of Bounds: What were your recollections of Out of Bounds in Austin when you came in 2008?
David Razowsky: I love the improv community in Austin and OOB is all about support, encouragement, growth and fun. Yes, fun.
Dave Razowsky is one of the great improvisors and teachers of the art in its long history. A veteran of two Out of Bounds and two Out of Bounds West festivals, he has been a part of our history, as well. We recently got the chance to ask him a few questions about improv, and the answers are conveniently displayed below.Out of Bounds: You have been an improv teacher for quite some time now, but what do you feel like you still have to learn from it?
David Razowsky: Improv is a practice, not unlike yoga or meditation. I continue to learn why things work and why the rules are there. I also learn new ways to break rules and reinforce the idea that all improv is acting. I also learn that it's not easy to direct people who aren't ready to be vulnerable. I'm sorry if that sounds negative.
Out of Bounds: Who have been your inspirations in doing improv?
David Razowsky: I'm always inspired by Dave Pasquesi. He's smart, funny, vulnerable, and a wonderful actor.
Out of Bounds: What characteristics do you think all great improv shows share?
David Razowsky: The only mistake you make in improv is casting, so all great improv shows share one thing: great casting. They're an ensemble that enjoys, respects, celebrates, challenges and supports each other in the most wonderful ways.
Out of Bounds: What were your recollections of Out of Bounds in Austin when you came in 2008?
David Razowsky: I love the improv community in Austin and OOB is all about support, encouragement, growth and fun. Yes, fun.
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