History Under the Influence
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| Theater | The Hideout Theatre |
| Directed by | Kevin Miller |
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| Crew | Lindsey McGowen |
| Run | May 2014 |
History Under the Influence was an improv show inspired by the YouTube/Comedy Central series Drunk History.
History
History Under the Influence started out as a Free Fringe format. It was proposed by Kevin Miller and played in the The Free Fringe on 3/20/14 with a cast of Ryan Hill, Jillian Summar, Bridget Brewer, David Lampe, Caeriel Crestin, Mitchell Deane, Peter Rogers, and Kevin Miller. The cast was recruited from a post on Roy Janik's Facebook wall.
After a very successful Free Fringe show, Kevin submitted the show for a month-long run in The Threefer at The Hideout Theater, somewhat tongue-in-cheek, not expecting it to be scheduled. Roy had been looking to shake up the Threefer and doubled-down on Kevin's dare. The first show in the Threefer coincided with a final tech and dress rehearsal for Hurly Burly. Four of the original Free Fringe players were also cast in Hurly Burly, so the first week was filled with substitute improvisers including Ruby Willmann, etc.
History Under the Influence played five sold-out shows at the Hideout in May of 2014. It was regarded by the cast as an effortless format where comedy happened naturally. Audience response was extremely positive.
In June of 2014, Kevin took an impromptu trip to Tampere, Finland, where he had performed in 2013 with Zarzamora. While there he performed History Under the Influence with a European cast.
Media
Photos
- Photoset by Chad Wellington that includes their 5/29/14 performance in The Threefer.
- Photoset by Michael Yew that includes their 6/21/14 performance in The 45-Hour Improv Marathon.
Videos
- The original 3/20/14 Free Fringe show.
- Video by Peter Rogers of the 5/1/14 show.
- The 5/8/14 show.
- The 5/15/14 show.
More Information
- The youtube series and Comedy Central show that inspired the format.
