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Timothy Coyle is an improv performer and member of the troupe [[Character Explosion]] the duo [[You Bet Your Life]] and an instructor for [[Building Connections]].
Timothy (Tim) Coyle is an improv performer and member of the troupe [[Character Explosion]] the duo [[You Bet Your Life]] and an instructor for [[Building Connections]].


==History==
==History==


It only took Tim 37 years, and multiple back injuries in martial arts, to finally got a clue that Improv is much easier on the body than kicks to the head.  After taking a free improv workshop that he heard about while watching [[Squirrel Buddies]] during [[Wafflefest]] in 2013, Tim completed all six levels at [[The Hideout Theatre]] graduating in 2014.   
It only took Tim 37 years, and multiple back injuries in martial arts, to finally got a clue that Improv is much easier on the body than kicks to the head.  After taking a free improv workshop that he heard about while watching [[Squirrel Buddies]] during [[Wafflefest]] in 2013, Tim completed all six levels at [[The Hideout Theatre]] graduating in 2014.   
Tim can often be seen in the audience watching [[Flying Theatre Machine]] with his nephew Jack.  Tim has often be overheard saying that Jack, who wants to be an Improviser, will win a Maestro before he does.


==Instructors==
==Instructors==
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* [[David Lampe]]
* [[David Lampe]]
* [[Robert Slack]]
* [[Robert Slack]]
* [[Ruby Willmann]]
* [[Ryan Hill]]
* [[Ryan Hill]]
* [[Ruby Willmann]]


== Troupes / Duo ==
== Troupes / Duo ==
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== Instructor ==
== Instructor ==


* [[Building Connections]] classes for homeless youth (2015-Current)
* [[Building Connections]] classes for homeless youth (2015-Current)  


== Shows ==
== Shows ==
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==Free Fringes==
==Free Fringes==


* ''[[All Stars and Me]]'' ([[Tim Coyle]])
* ''[[All Stars and Me]]'' Produced by ([[Tim Coyle]])
"Basically there are a bunch of vets who have been instrumental in my progress, and I would love to have a chance to share the stage with them"
* ''[[Ceej Character Explosion]]'' Produced by ([[Ceej Allen]])
* ''[[Hug Day]]'' Produced by ([[Tim Coyle]])
* ''[[PLANK-A-THON!]]'' Produced by ([[Joy Parks]])
* ''[[Hideout Action News Team]]'' Produced by ([[Sushant Sethi]])
* ''[[Take me out to the Ballgame]]'' Produced by ([[Tim Coyle]])
* ''[[You Bet Your Life]]'' Produced by ([[Robert Slack]])


Cast [[Tim Coyle]], [[Chuy Zarate]], [[David Lampe]], [[Kevin Miller]], [[Jessica Arjet]], [[Jon Bolden]], [[Mitch Mills]], [[Ruby Willmann]] and [[Stuart M Feild]]
== More Information ==


* ''[[Ceej Character Explosion]]'' ([[Ceej Allen]])
Tim can often be seen in the audience watching [[Flying Theatre Machine]] with his nephew Jack.  Tim has often be overheard saying that Jack, who wants to be an Improviser, will win a Maestro before he does.
Five Hideout Theatre students/recent graduates ([[Tim Coyle]], [[Joy Parks]], [[Robert Slack]], [[Kathleen McFerren]] and [[Cagney Ortiz]]) will challenge improv veteran [[Ceej Allen]] by playing a variety of characters that he must then play. After running Ceej through this character gauntlet, a montage will occur where anyone can play any of the characters from the challenge.


Cast [[Ceej Allen]], [[Tim Coyle]], [[Joy Parks]], [[Robert Slack]], [[Kathleen McFerren]] and [[Cagney Ortiz]]
Depending on what crowd Tim is in, he has multiple nicknames including:
* Cubbie - which he earned due to his love of the Chicago Cubs as a member of the TXRD Board Whores
* Lil Country - while studying various martial arts, being that Tim is not exactly slim and with a longer than normal beard at the time, he resembled a smaller "Big Country" Roy Nelson
* Sweet T - this is what his co-workers call him


* ''[[Hug Day]]'' ([[Tim Coyle]])
Tim was a part of the production crew for  
How the show was Pitched to [[Paul Normandin]]:
 
Every year Paul Normandin, the nicest guy in the universe, organizes a Hug Day downtown. This show will be a tribute and a recreation of that. The idea couldn't be simpler, even if it is a little tricky to grasp. Here's Tim's pitch to Paul:<blockquote>"Say you and others who were giving out hugs play while people are walking on stage from time to time to get or decline hugs.  It could be neat to see the actual conversations that take place between hug times, as well as end with everyone in the audience."</blockquote>The Perfect Free Fringe show.
 
How the show was performed
 
In front of an audience of friends and peers, in celebration and recognition of his 5th annual Hug Day, Paul was honored with a Texas State Flag, along with Certificates thanking him signed by the Governor of the State of Texas for his continued contribution and pursuit to bring more happiness and love to the City of Austin.  Credit to [[Laramie Stroud]] for all his contributions and presenting Paul. 
 
Cast everyone that came out that night. 
 
* ''[[PLANK-A-THON!]]'' ([[Joy Parks]])
Want to support the Hideout's Special Needs program? Sweet! So do we! It's awesome! To learn more about the program, check out [http://www.hideouttheatre.com/improv-for-kids/special-needs-improv www.specialneedsimprov.com].
 
YOU can help this program continue to grow by participating in the Plank-A-Thon! The concept: Each member of the cast will plank during the show, for as long as s/he can, and the planks will be individually timed. (One improviser, Joy, promises to go for 5 minutes!)How is this a fundraiser? We're hoping you will pledge per minute planked by the whole cast, or place a donation if Joy completes her 5 minute plank or, donate just because you wanna donate! Check out [http://goo.gl/forms/MZIvaATqd3 this google doc] for full show details and more donation info!
 
Cast [[Tim Coyle]], [[Joy Parks]], [[Robert Slack]], [[Sushant Sethi]], [[Lahari Samineni]], [[Kathleen McFerren]] and [[Cagney Ortiz]]
 
* ''[[Hideout Action News Team]]'' ([[Sushant Sethi]])
What do you get when you take Improv, SNL's Weekend Update, The Daily Show and Not Necessarily The News and put them together?  You get The Hideout Action News Team
 
Cast [[Tim Coyle]], [[Joy Parks]], [[Ceej Allen]], [[Robert Slack]], [[Kim Tran]], [[Sushant Sethi]], [[Lahari Samineni]], [[Thedward Blevins]], [[Kathleen McFerren]] and [[Cagney Ortiz]]
 
* ''[[Take me out to the Ballgame]]'' ([[Tim Coyle]])
Tim is a big sports fanatic, and in this show the audience gives them a sports event, and their roles to play.  Then away we go. 
 
Cast [[Cagney Ortiz]] [[Tim Coyle]] [[Mitchell Deane]] [[Jason Burnett]]
 
* ''[[You Bet Your Life]]'' ([[Robert Slack]])
After a successful run playing Groucho Marx in [[Late NIght Time Machine]] at [[The Institution Theater]] Robert Slack brings the improvised quiz show based off [[wikipedia:You Bet Your Life |''You Bet Your Life hosted by Groucho Marx'']] to [[the Hideout Theatre]] with [[Tim Coyle]] playing his co-host
 
Cast [[Robert Slack]] and [[Tim Coyle]]
 
== More Information ==


[[Category:Performers|Coyle]]
[[Category:Performers|Coyle]]

Revision as of 13:06, 25 July 2015


Timothy Coyle

Timcoyle.jpg

Primary Theater The Hideout Theatre
Years Active 2014-Present

Timothy (Tim) Coyle is an improv performer and member of the troupe Character Explosion the duo You Bet Your Life and an instructor for Building Connections.

History

It only took Tim 37 years, and multiple back injuries in martial arts, to finally got a clue that Improv is much easier on the body than kicks to the head. After taking a free improv workshop that he heard about while watching Squirrel Buddies during Wafflefest in 2013, Tim completed all six levels at The Hideout Theatre graduating in 2014.

Instructors

Various Workshops With

Coach/Mentors

Troupes / Duo

Instructor

Shows

Free Fringes

More Information

Tim can often be seen in the audience watching Flying Theatre Machine with his nephew Jack. Tim has often be overheard saying that Jack, who wants to be an Improviser, will win a Maestro before he does.

Depending on what crowd Tim is in, he has multiple nicknames including:

  • Cubbie - which he earned due to his love of the Chicago Cubs as a member of the TXRD Board Whores
  • Lil Country - while studying various martial arts, being that Tim is not exactly slim and with a longer than normal beard at the time, he resembled a smaller "Big Country" Roy Nelson
  • Sweet T - this is what his co-workers call him

Tim was a part of the production crew for

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