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** [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150154016553510.295261.24535278509&type=3 Publicity photos for the mainstage run.]
** [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150154016553510.295261.24535278509&type=3 Publicity photos for the mainstage run.]
** [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1879506000571.105920.1628915954&type=3 Pictures from their live appearance on KEYE.]
** [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1879506000571.105920.1628915954&type=3 Pictures from their live appearance on KEYE.]
** [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1811908780232.89127.1315383518&type=3 Photoset] by [[Michael Yew]] that includes their performance in [[The 2011 Improvised Play Festival]].
** [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.123789247702107.31360.100002130980897&type=3 Photoset] by [[Steve Rogers]] of the 5/14/11 performance.
** [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.123789247702107.31360.100002130980897&type=3 Photoset] by [[Steve Rogers]] of the 5/14/11 performance.
** [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1909076659819.107287.1628915954&type=3 Photoset] uploaded by [[Deano Jones]] of 5/21/11 performance ("The Baguette").
** [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1909076659819.107287.1628915954&type=3 Photoset] posted by [[Deano Jones]] of the 5/21/11 performance ("The Baguette").
** [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1700834963456.84665.1315383518&type=3 Photoset] by [[Michael Yew]] that includes the 5/28/11 performance.
** [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1700834963456.84665.1315383518&type=3 Photoset] by [[Michael Yew]] that includes the 5/28/11 performance.
** [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1811908780232.89127.1315383518&type=3 Photoset] by [[Michael Yew]] that includes their 7/2/11 performance in [[The 2011 Improvised Play Festival]].
** [http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2293079139641.122397.1628915954&type=3 Photoset] posted by [[Deano Jones]] of their Black Box Festival performance in Atlanta
* Videos:
* Videos:
** [http://youtu.be/OpWVV8wuM1A The video intro for the show.]
** [http://youtu.be/OpWVV8wuM1A The video intro for the show.]
** Teasers for the show: [http://youtu.be/v-Enot5nZyg "Superior Intellect"], [http://youtu.be/vmYDs-M53_8 "Walk It Off"], [http://youtu.be/17FTN8qNMqc "A Dream Come True"], [http://youtu.be/6a7QO56rKm0 "No Ego"], [http://youtu.be/h_jpVQn3Lfk "Chia Pet"].
** Teasers for the show: [http://youtu.be/v-Enot5nZyg "Superior Intellect"], [http://youtu.be/vmYDs-M53_8 "Walk It Off"], [http://youtu.be/17FTN8qNMqc "A Dream Come True"], [http://youtu.be/6a7QO56rKm0 "No Ego"], [http://youtu.be/h_jpVQn3Lfk "Chia Pet"].
** [http://youtu.be/c4V0yO1ZXIg A teaser for the Halloween shows.]
** [http://youtu.be/c4V0yO1ZXIg A teaser for the Halloween shows.]

Revision as of 14:02, 14 May 2013


Holy 1960's Batman, Batman! was an improvised longform narrative show inspired by the 1960's Batman TV series.

Cast & Crew

Deano Jones appeared as Batman/Bruce Wayne, and Kaci Beeler played Robin/Dick Grayson.

The rest of the cast were ensemble players.

Michael Yew was the technical director for the show.

Guest Villains

Each week, a guest improvisor would play the villain of the episode. The villians were as follows:

History

Early takes on the format appeared under the title "Holy Sleep Deprivation, Batman" at The 40-Hour Improv Marathon and The 41-Hour Improv Marathon. There was also a test run during The 2011 Improvised Play Festival.

Kaci Beeler and Deano Jones appeared live on KEYE-TV on 5/11/11 to promote the show.

The show sold out all 10 weeks of its mainstage run at the Hideout Theatre. Its mainstage run included an appearance in The 42-Hour Improv Marathon.

After its May and June performances, it had its run extended for two weeks, played two special Halloween shows, and headlined the Black Box Comedy Festival in Atlanta, all in 2011.

Media