Improv for the Podcast Improv for the Podcast #81: Anna McCowan
Oct 30, 2024
In a lively discussion with Michael Lee Evans, Anna McCowan, a sketch comedian and former physics major, dives into her unique improv journey. She shares how her love for shows like 'Whose Line' ignited her passion for comedy. Anna recounts her leap into improv classes and the supportive community at IFTP. The conversation touches on overcoming fears in performance, her creative process in sketch writing, and the joy of playful games like pirate duels. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and embracing failure in life and art.
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Finding Improv By Googling
- Anna found IFTP by googling "improv class Los Angeles" while living in an Airbnb during her husband's five-week hospital rotation.
- She signed up for a month-long option because it fit her short stay and returned later to continue classes.
Kitty Kitty And New Pets
- Anna described pet names and her late cat called "Kitty Kitty," explaining playful indecision led to the simple name sticking.
- She and her husband plan to adopt two new cats after moving to L.A.
Jumping Into Sketch Quickly
- Anna took sketch class at IFTP after only a month of improv and wrote strong sketches like "Shit Canoe" and "Orca."
- Michael praised her immediate sketch-writing talent despite minimal prior experience.