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=== Press Blurb ===
=== Press Blurb ===
This is their bio from the [[2012 Out of Bounds]] web site:
<blockquote><p>"Galactic is husband and wife Joshua Gill and Lisa Jackson. Using deep character work, they explore the straight/absurd and absurd/absurd dynamics. Often the worlds of different characters they create will collide.</p>


<p>Both Josh and Lisa have a deep abiding love for science fiction, and the heart of Galactic started in the genre. It is not uncommon for their shows to feature alien/human relationships, time travel, deep space, and alternate universes. Each of their shows is a unique journey into their demented minds and often their loving relationship as well."</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>Husband and wife improv comedy duo, Lisa Jackson and Josh Gill, are prominent performers and instructors in the Austin improv scene. They bring the fun and absurdity of their relationship to the stage as Galactic.</p></blockquote>
 
== History ==
Here is [[Josh Gill]]'s explanation of the name's origin:<blockquote>Galactic started life as Battlestar Gillacktucka. The original concept for the troupe was that each show would have a sci fi element. I believe I was watching BG at the time, but we respelled Galactica to include parts of both Lisa's and my own last name. Gill [J]ack, and the tucka which was an inside joke about a gnome from a different show. The gnome was named Tucka. Well, the name just confused everybody and most of our audience was expecting BG improv, so we took it down to just Galactic.</blockquote>


== Media ==
== Media ==
=== Video ===
=== Video ===
* [http://vimeo.com/21037196 Video] by [[Lisa Jackson]] of an early show (uploaded 6/29/11).
* [http://vimeo.com/30877867 Video] by [[Lisa Jackson]] of their 8/18/11 show.
* [http://vimeo.com/36059863 Video] by [[Lisa Jackson]] of their 2/1/12 show.
* [http://vimeo.com/36934467 Video] by [[Lisa Jackson]] of their 2/15/12 show ("Unicorn Rainbow Happy Fun Love Time II").
* [http://vimeo.com/38341296 Video] by [[Lisa Jackson]] of their 2/29/12 show ("Sci-Fi Nerd Date happy Fun Love Time").
* [http://vimeo.com/groups/83993/videos/21004511 Video of their 3/13/11 show.]
* [http://vimeo.com/groups/83993/videos/21004511 Video of their 3/13/11 show.]
* [http://vimeo.com/30877867 Video of their 8/18/11 show.]
* [http://vimeo.com/30877867 Video of their 8/18/11 show.]
* [http://vimeo.com/40101264 Video] by [[Lisa Jackson]] of their 4/9/12 show ("Old Chevy").
* [http://vimeo.com/41568053 Video] by [[Lisa Jackson]] of their 5/2/12 show ("Helium").
* [http://vimeo.com/46401835 Video] by [[Lisa Jackson]] of their 7/19/12 show ("Eggroll").
* [http://vimeo.com/46401949 Video] by [[Lisa Jackson]] of their 7/23/12 show ("Taffy").
* [http://vimeo.com/55065312 Video] by [[Lisa Jackson]] of their 11/18/12 show ("Raccoons").


=== Photos ===
=== Photos ===
* [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.330094210392598.73756.118587218209966&type=3 Photoset] by [[Roy Moore]] of their 5/10/12 show at [[The Ladies Are Funny Festival]].
* [http://www.facebook.com/michael.yew/media_set?set=a.1904181927003.93571.1315383518&type=3 Photoset] by [[Michael Yew]] that includes their 8/18/11 performance in ''[[The Threefer]]''.
* [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.330094210392598.73756.118587218209966&type=3 Photoset] by [[Roy Moore]] that includes their 5/10/12 show at [[The Ladies Are Funny Festival]].
* [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.591902264206627.1073741923.221927764537414&type=3 Photoset] by [[Steve Rogers]] of their 9/4/13 show at [[The ColdTowne Marathon]].
* [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.591902264206627.1073741923.221927764537414&type=3 Photoset] by [[Steve Rogers]] of their 9/4/13 show at [[The ColdTowne Marathon]].
* [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1032345030162346.1073742240.221927764537414&type=3 Photoset] by [[Steve Rogers]] which includes their 9/2/15 performance in [[The 2015 Out of Bounds Comedy Festival]].


== More Information ==
== More Information ==

Latest revision as of 14:03, 5 October 2015


Galactic

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Years Active 2010-Present
Cast

Galactic (formerly Battlestar Gillacktucka) is an improv duo consisting of Josh Gill and Lisa Jackson.

Summary

Press Blurb

Husband and wife improv comedy duo, Lisa Jackson and Josh Gill, are prominent performers and instructors in the Austin improv scene. They bring the fun and absurdity of their relationship to the stage as Galactic.

History

Here is Josh Gill's explanation of the name's origin:

Galactic started life as Battlestar Gillacktucka. The original concept for the troupe was that each show would have a sci fi element. I believe I was watching BG at the time, but we respelled Galactica to include parts of both Lisa's and my own last name. Gill [J]ack, and the tucka which was an inside joke about a gnome from a different show. The gnome was named Tucka. Well, the name just confused everybody and most of our audience was expecting BG improv, so we took it down to just Galactic.

Media

Video

Photos

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