PANTS with Kate and Leisha Wild Horses
Oct 28, 2020
Lauren Lapkus, a comedian known for her role in *Orange Is the New Black*, joins Mary Holland from *Veep* and Stephanie Allynne from *The L Word: Generation Q*, in a lively chat. They dive into the joys and challenges of their improv group, Wild Horses. The trio reflects on their creative journey, sharing hilarious anecdotes about finding their rhythm and adapting to virtual performances during quarantine. Active listening in improv is also explored, highlighting its importance in fostering genuine connections and enhancing performances.
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Kate's Improv Passion
- Kate Moennig reflects on her lifelong love of improv and comedy and wonders how her life might differ had she studied it more seriously earlier on.
- She admires women who pursue improv and comedy careers and highlights improv as an ongoing passion.
How Wild Horses Began
- Mary Holland invited three friends to perform improv at an all-women comedy festival in Portland without having a formal group.
- This spontaneous collaboration led to creating Wild Horses, which has performed hundreds of shows over seven years.
UCB and Book Club Bonding
- The Wild Horses members first met performing separate teams at Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) theater.
- They bonded further over a book club, deepening their friendship beyond improv training.
