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| Upcoming Shows at the Tripp Theater, some of which were profiled at Feb. 8's "Tripp Live!" |
Story by Karen Canan
Ready for some news that’ll make you laugh, not drain you? Come to “Tripp Live!” for comedy and sneak peaks of upcoming local theater, improv, and retro-movie shows.
The brainchild of LBCC Production and Events Coordinator Michael Winder, “Tripp Live!” will present its second show of its second year on Friday Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m in LBCC’s Russell Tripp Auditorium.
Last year, Winder and his co-host Leslie Hammond, LBCC Dean of Academic Foundations and Extended Learning, interviewed State Sen. Sara Gelser and Albany Mayor Sharon Konopa.
This Friday they’ll talk and joke with guests including the director and cast of LBCC’s musical “The Drowsy Chaperone,” the cast from Albany Civic Theatre’s play “Daddy’s Girl,” members of the Corvallis Majestic Theatre’s Improv Troupe, and interview Dorrie Board, host of this year’s showing of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at the Majestic.
LBCC Associate Dean Oriana Mulatero is part of the Majestic Improv Troupe, which has an upcoming “Smackdown” Improv-Battle when Corvallis’ “Suggestions Only” will host Portland
Troupe “No Filter” Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre.
“My favorite thing about [this year’s first] 'Tripp Live!' [was] that they [had] this running theme of quoting inspirational sports movies. Everyone read it [the quotes] out loud so it was a combination of theater and sports," said Mulatero. "It was hilarious and it introduced me to [guest Mark Majeski, LBCC’s new] Director of Athletics in a way that I would not have known him otherwise, in a very informal but welcoming way.”
Co-hosts and friends Winder and Hammond sat down to talk about "Tripp Live!" last Thursday. “We create comedy bits out of our shared interest in comics and movies,” said Hammond. “We go to movies together.” The last movie they saw was “Aquaman,” a DC comics movie. When asked how it was, they both paused.
“It was spectacular AND you really had to decide to suspend your disbelief,” admitted Hammond.
“It was a lot of fun for all the parts of your brain that don’t involve thinking,” added Winder.
Comparing “Aquaman” to “Spiderverse,” Hammond said, “‘Spiderverse’ is really thoughtful, and ‘Aquaman’---” she shook her head, turning to Winder; “What do ‘Spiderverse’ people give each other for Christmas? Camus novels.”
“‘Aquaman’ people give each other beer koozies,” Winder responded to a smiling Hammond as they continued to riff on "Aquaman" people versus "Spiderverse" people.
On Friday, the “Tripp Live!” hosts will be giving out free tickets to upcoming local shows to lucky audience members.
At a Glance:
What: Evening talk-show style show "Tripp Live!"
When: Friday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Russell Tripp Auditorium at Linn-Benton Community College
Who: Co-hosts Michael Winder and Leslie Hammond interview actors from local shows including “The Drowsy Chaperone,” “Daddy’s Girl,” “Smackdown Improv,” and the host of an upcoming showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” as well as riff on recent movies and family friendly comedic monologue and jokes.
For more information, contact: Michael Winder at winderm@linnbenton.edu
SIDE BAR “Three Rules of Improv”
According to Oriana Mulatero, the Basic Rules of Improv are
“My favorite thing about [this year’s first] 'Tripp Live!' [was] that they [had] this running theme of quoting inspirational sports movies. Everyone read it [the quotes] out loud so it was a combination of theater and sports," said Mulatero. "It was hilarious and it introduced me to [guest Mark Majeski, LBCC’s new] Director of Athletics in a way that I would not have known him otherwise, in a very informal but welcoming way.”
Co-hosts and friends Winder and Hammond sat down to talk about "Tripp Live!" last Thursday. “We create comedy bits out of our shared interest in comics and movies,” said Hammond. “We go to movies together.” The last movie they saw was “Aquaman,” a DC comics movie. When asked how it was, they both paused.
“It was spectacular AND you really had to decide to suspend your disbelief,” admitted Hammond.
“It was a lot of fun for all the parts of your brain that don’t involve thinking,” added Winder.
Comparing “Aquaman” to “Spiderverse,” Hammond said, “‘Spiderverse’ is really thoughtful, and ‘Aquaman’---” she shook her head, turning to Winder; “What do ‘Spiderverse’ people give each other for Christmas? Camus novels.”
“‘Aquaman’ people give each other beer koozies,” Winder responded to a smiling Hammond as they continued to riff on "Aquaman" people versus "Spiderverse" people.
On Friday, the “Tripp Live!” hosts will be giving out free tickets to upcoming local shows to lucky audience members.
At a Glance:
What: Evening talk-show style show "Tripp Live!"
When: Friday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Russell Tripp Auditorium at Linn-Benton Community College
Who: Co-hosts Michael Winder and Leslie Hammond interview actors from local shows including “The Drowsy Chaperone,” “Daddy’s Girl,” “Smackdown Improv,” and the host of an upcoming showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” as well as riff on recent movies and family friendly comedic monologue and jokes.
For more information, contact: Michael Winder at winderm@linnbenton.edu
SIDE BAR “Three Rules of Improv”
According to Oriana Mulatero, the Basic Rules of Improv are
- Saying “Yes, and” to your partner. [Acknowledge and improve on their suggestions.]
- “Listening,” [Don’t call them your sister if they just called you their mother.]
- “Making Your Partner Look Good.” [If they do the same for you the scene will work.] --
SIDE BAR #2 “Improv Activity”
Mulatero’s example of an improv activity that forces you to practice doing one thing while talking about another:
Person 1: [Starts with a motion like brushing their teeth.]
Person 2: “What are you doing?”
Person 1: “Riding a horse.” [still acting like brushing their teeth.]
Person 2: [Motions riding their horse.]
Person 1: “What are YOU doing?”
Person 2: “Climbing a wall.” [still acting like riding a horse.]
Person 1: [starts pretending to climb a wall.]
Person 2: “What are YOU doing?”
Person 1: “Planting a rose.” [still climbing a wal]
Person 2: [starts pretending to plant a rose] etc.
Because you have to name an activity that is different from the one you are doing, you have to NOT THINK which, says Mulatero, is one of the surprising aspects of Improv.
Mulatero’s example of an improv activity that forces you to practice doing one thing while talking about another:
Person 1: [Starts with a motion like brushing their teeth.]
Person 2: “What are you doing?”
Person 1: “Riding a horse.” [still acting like brushing their teeth.]
Person 2: [Motions riding their horse.]
Person 1: “What are YOU doing?”
Person 2: “Climbing a wall.” [still acting like riding a horse.]
Person 1: [starts pretending to climb a wall.]
Person 2: “What are YOU doing?”
Person 1: “Planting a rose.” [still climbing a wal]
Person 2: [starts pretending to plant a rose] etc.
Because you have to name an activity that is different from the one you are doing, you have to NOT THINK which, says Mulatero, is one of the surprising aspects of Improv.
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