I saw Drew Carey's Improv All Star show last night, thanks to the comping skilz of a very dear and generous friend.
Impressive stuff. I had heard that some of the "Whose Line" show is edited to make it look funnier than it actually is, so I was prepared to see some weak moments. Well, if the editing rumors are true, it is probably done in the spirit of matching the energy and excitement of on-the-spot creation.
Ryan Stiles is quick witted and masterful. He is truly one of the great improvisers of the genre. He has a way of creating hilarity while still staying true to his scene and partner. Greg Proops was the proverbial silver tongued devil, providing light banter and hosting skills when needed.
One happy surprise was relative newcomer (to me) Jeff Davis. I'm a sucker for talent, good looks, and Chris Walken impressions. Davis had it all and more.
I was disappointed with the female performers. Kathy Kinney, known for her annoyingly aggressive secretary character in the defunct Drew Carey Show, asked lots of questions and relied heavily on the other improvisers for content and funny. In general I thought the guys in the group were much stronger than the women.
It is annoying to me that with such awesome female performers out there, Drew Carey made the choice to cast so-so gals. Women in such a high profile show may unfavorably color people's images of women and comedy.
Oh well. We will always have Sarah.
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Interesting observations. Hey, get me a ticket next time. Free shows are always better than the ones you have to pay for! Was Mockery in there, too! He and Stiles are the best comedy duo since...whoever the last famous comedy duo were.
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