015 - Susan Messing - On Doing What the F*ck She Wants and the Annoyance Philosophy

Update: 2015-09-11

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At the Detroit Improv Festival, I felt so lucky to grab a few minutes of time with 30+ year improv veteran, founding member of the Annoyance Theater, performer and teacher at iO and Second City, the ever-inspiring Susan Messing.

We chat about the three different institutions Susan performs at, dive deeper on the Susan Messing quotes that have had a big impact on me, and what gets her off on stage.

We didn't have time for a set, but we did get to record in front of a moped gang! So enjoy the street noises!

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Music in the podcast:

Talking Shop Theme by Michelle Horsley
Kick Shock by Kevin MacLeod
Last Days of Disco by Fhernando

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015 - Susan Messing - On Doing What the F*ck She Wants and the Annoyance Philosophy

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015 - Susan Messing - On Doing What the F*ck She Wants and the Annoyance Philosophy

Brian Gray

015 - Susan Messing - On Doing What the F*ck She Wants and the Annoyance Philosophy