The Skinny Improv Podcast

Did you know Tyler has been a guitar teacher for 4 years? And he’s played for nearly 12!   Tyler was born and raised in Springfield, MO and first got into comedy through his high school speech and debate team. At the age of 16 he won a stand-up comedy event at a speech tournament [...]

Did you know that Angela is an attorney? Whilest in the midst of a major mid-life crisis in August 2009, Angela Googled “Improv & Springfield, Missouri” and up popped “Skinny Improv” and the rest is history.  Throughout her long career as a professional college student studying engineering, business and law…she always told herself someday she would [...]

 

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“Rites of Spring” by The Skinny Improv

The Skinny Improv, is a dynamic improvisational comedy group that creates scenes and games to entertain and involve audiences. This hip, cutting-edge, and lightning-fast style of improvised sketches, scenes, and music is guaranteed to keep you roaring with laughter and leave you screaming for more. Founded in 2002, The Skinny Improv prospers as a comedy [...]

Did you know that Jeff was a kicker during high school? Jeff Jenkins is the founder and Executive Director of The Skinny Improv and graduated from Evangel University with a degree in Drama. He has over a decade of professional Improv experience. Jeff is a graduate of the I.O. Training Center in Chicago, Il where [...]

Did you know that Dan is extremely tall? No, I don’t think you understand- he’s like a giant, standing at 6’7”. He is originally from Pittsburgh, PA—home of the six-time Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers. (**note: Dan will accept corporate sponsorships. I’m lookin at you, Steelers.) He came to Evangel University in 2003 and had [...]

Did you know that Sarah’s middle name is Dare? Seriously. SARAH REULE is from Michigan, where she received an M.A. in Theater from Michigan State University. She has performed with The Second City in Chicago with their Music House Ensemble and also throughout Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean via Norwegian Cruise Lines. She has also [...]

Did you know that Jeff Houghton was a lieutenant crossing guard in the 6th grade at Herbert Hoover Elementary? Originally from Iowa City, IA Jeff graduated from the University of Iowa in 2000. Shortly after graduation Jeff began working for the Late Show with David Letterman appearing in numerous nationally televised sketches. From there Jeff [...]

Did you know Sarah runs marathons? Ask her how she trains! Sarah Jenkins has been a huge fan of the Skinny Improv since she first discovered them in 2004. Soon after she began taking classes through the Skinny Improv Training Center in 2004, and became a performance intern the fall of 07. She’s excited to [...]