Episode 113: Parallelogramophonograph

The cast of PGraph joins to talk about their special brand of narrative improv, being together as a group for 15+ years, and their book 'Do It Now: Essays on Narrative Improv'. Since their premiere in November of 2005, Parallelogramophonograph has been more than just any improv troupe. Fiercely dedicated to the craft and art of improvised theatre, PGraph has held an award-winning weekly show non-stop since 2006. Early on in their time together, Kaci Beeler, Kareem Badr, Roy Janik, and Valerie Ward knew they wanted to do something different onstage. Intrigued by the challenge of telling fantastic fully-improvised stories together as an ensemble, PGraph spent years developing original formats and studying the art of theatre, improv, and storytelling. They’ve toured the country and the world performing and teaching their unique brand of improv with ensemble appearances in over 60 cities in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and the UK. Renowned for their theatricality, playfulness, and hive-mind-like ensemble, their goal with every show is to push both themselves and the art of improvisation to new and dizzying heights while taking the audience along for a joyous ride. The members of PGraph regularly teach, direct, and perform at The Hideout Theatre in Austin, Texas. Their book on narrative improv, "Do It Now", is for sale on their website as well as on Amazon. Check out PGraph.com for more information.