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BACKSTAGE PASS TO KATY MCEWEN

Welcome to a glimpse of Katy’s multi-talented nature and swirling array of accomplishments. During her 10 years at the nation’s oldest satirical theater, Katy has contributed to the theatrical field hundreds of comedy sketches and brilliantly hilarious performances. In addition, she's given some pretty dynamic speeches. Enjoy!

 

KATY'S SPEAKER VIDEO
Overview of Katy's speeches. (Special thanks to Willie Pagan for providing the music for Katy's video!)

 

GET YOURSELF INTO TROUBLE
Katy talks about the importance of having the confidence to make choices.

YES, AND!
Katy explains this most basic principle of improvisation. 

HOW FREE IS YOUR SPEECH?
Katy asks if you censor your own ideas.

IMPROVISERS NEVER ARGUE
On this day, Katy's speech included hamsters eating one another...

VIDEO SKETCHES

A BIRD IN THE HAND
Saturday Night FEMA,or The Roof! The Roof! The Roof is Under Water!
Winter 2006
featuring Andy Brynildson and Katy McEwen

I HATE YOU
das Bootylicious or Women of Mass Destruction
Spring 2004
featuring Katy McEwen

THE XMAS MOMMY WENT NUTS
A Very Ikea Christmas or Some Assembly Required
Holiday 2004
featuring Katy McEwen, Jim Robinson, Lauren Anderson, Corey Anderson, Jason Tomalia

CUBICLE
We Moved Our Cheese or Hindsight is 2605
Winter 2002
featuring Katy McEwen, Jim Robinson, Wil Doughty, Dan Hetzel, Shanan Wexler

SUCCESSORIES
How to Try in Business Without Really Succeeding, or a Cubicle Named Desire
Winter 2001
featuring Katy McEwen, Dan Hetzel

VINYL SIDING
How to Try in Business Without Really Succeeding, or a Cubicle Named Desire
Winter 2001
featuring Caleb McEwen, Katy McEwen

FOX 9 BRAVE NEW NEWS SEGMENTS
featuring Katy as a glamorous newscaster

May 6, 2007 episode

May 27, 2007 episode

SONG FILES or Katy sings her heart out...
(click on the embedded players or select the text link for an MP3 file)


 
Alone 


 
First Ladies

AND ANOTHER SCRIPT

Extreme Infomercial (download .pdf)
How to Try in Business Without Really Succeeding, or a Cubicle Named Desire
Winter 2001