The time has come for me to confess to you, dear readers, that I have a massive, unrequited crush on someone. That someone is Professor Phelyx, mentalist, entertainer, artist, and professional gentleman. I met him a few years ago when I was a backstage newbie and terribly nervous about how unqualified I was. Phelyx took the time to make eye contact, give a genuine smile, ask how I was doing, and listen to the answer. To a shaky little kitten, that bit of humanity was a lifeline. I’ve been in his thrall ever since. All live theater is magical. Some of it really is magic. Professor Phelyx weaves... Read More

It may have escaped the attention of the average layperson, but there’s been a gaping vacuum of power in the Denver all-male-longform-improv-team scene in the last two years. I’m happy to report that this game of thrones has been settled. The new reigning monarch is Barkley. Barkley is six guys who make empty space into hilarity. For those who might not be familiar, improv is a comedy form where the performers solicit a suggestion from the audience and then create a comedic scene in real time, using that suggestion for inspiration and completely improvising all lines of dialogue and actions... Read More