Self-Tape Techniques

Audition techniques to rock your self tapes for TV, Film, Voice Over and Stage This 3-hour workshop is for anyone interested in auditioning for TV, Film, Voice Over and Stage, and creating a great process for themselves. We will explore how to breakdown your script and sides, rehearsal techniques (including using fun improv exercises!), how to set up and effectively use your equipment, what casting directors, directors, and producers may be looking for in a great self-tape, and how to create a winning mindset for the audition process. Sliding scale pricing for this workshop is available for TGNC, Black, Indigenous and Global Majority artists and those with financial need. Please consider paying full price if you are able. Doing so will make this workshop possible for others. Third Coast is a safe, creative, and collaborative environment; any behavior to the contrary will be dealt with immediately. Tuition is non-refundable. All sales are final. Saturday, November 11th 3:15-6:15 p.m. at Third Coast Comedy Club.James Kyson is a 20 year veteran of acting in Television, Film, and voice over. He recently wrapped the 3rd season of BMF on the Starz network. Other TV work includes: Lovecraft Country (HBO), Yes Day (NETFLIX), neXT (FOX), Heroes (NBC), NCIS:LA, Justified (FX), Criminal Minds: BB (CBS), Preacher (AMC), Elementary (CBS), Sleepy Hollow (FOX), Hawaii 5-0, and much more. His 100+ Voice over credits include: Cyberpunk 2077, Anthem, Overwatch, Call of Duty, GT Auto, Family Guy (FOX) & Animals (HBO). He will next be in Animated series Scavengers Reign (HBO Max), and Captain Fall (Netflix). For more info, visit: jameskyson.com

Roast The Host Open Mic

Every Monday at 9pm. At most comedy open mics you see the same thing over and over: a bunch of people trying out new jokes.  At our open mic, a bunch of people will try out new jokes OR, if they are feeling especially vicious, they can ROAST THE HOST!  Unpredictable Comedy meets Brutal Insults for a night of hurt feelings and FUN!  Hosted by Sean Parrott. SIGN-UPS OPEN AT around 8:30PM IN THE BAR. SET TIME: 4 MINUTES. Sign-ups are in-person (not via phone, email, or Facebook Messenger). This is a FREE show for everyone (whether you are performing or watching as an audience member). Due to the large number of interest in this show, names are selected at random from the sign-up list to perform in the show. There are 18 slots available.

Cherry Bomb: An Improvised Musical

Welcome to Cherry Bomb! Over the course of an hour, our cast improvises a completely unique musical from start to finish. How can you tell it’s improvised? The entire show is based on a suggestion given by you, the audience. From love ballads to dance numbers, Cherry Bomb delivers a wide variety of songs and scenes that come together as one cohesive story. Every week is a brand new show, full of perfectly unique songs and performances. It’s Broadway, NYC meets Broadway, Nashville! Come experience the awe that is musical improvisation!

Cherry Bomb: An Improvised Musical

Welcome to Cherry Bomb! Over the course of an hour, our cast improvises a completely unique musical from start to finish. How can you tell it’s improvised? The entire show is based on a suggestion given by you, the audience. From love ballads to dance numbers, Cherry Bomb delivers a wide variety of songs and scenes that come together as one cohesive story. Every week is a brand new show, full of perfectly unique songs and performances. It’s Broadway, NYC meets Broadway, Nashville! Come experience the awe that is musical improvisation!

The Third Coast Comedy Show

An improv show featuring both short-form (as seen on Whose Line is it Anyway?) and our unique long-form styles-think plays without a script. The entire show is made up on the spot with the help of suggestions from the audience–no two shows are alike! The Mainstage Cast is composed of improvisers from all over the country who have been trained by veteran improvisers from schools of improv that include The Second City, iO (ImprovOlympic), The Annoyance Theater, UCB, and others. Featuring the best improvisers in Nashville, this is THE show to come see!

The Third Coast Comedy Show

An improv show featuring both short-form (as seen on Whose Line is it Anyway?) and our unique long-form styles-think plays without a script. The entire show is made up on the spot with the help of suggestions from the audience–no two shows are alike! The Mainstage Cast is composed of improvisers from all over the country who have been trained by veteran improvisers from schools of improv that include The Second City, iO (ImprovOlympic), The Annoyance Theater, UCB, and others. Featuring the best improvisers in Nashville, this is THE show to come see!

The Third Coast Comedy Show

An improv show featuring both short-form (as seen on Whose Line is it Anyway?) and our unique long-form styles-think plays without a script. The entire show is made up on the spot with the help of suggestions from the audience–no two shows are alike! The Mainstage Cast is composed of improvisers from all over the country who have been trained by veteran improvisers from schools of improv that include The Second City, iO (ImprovOlympic), The Annoyance Theater, UCB, and others. Featuring the best improvisers in Nashville, this is THE show to come see!

The Third Coast Comedy Show

An improv show featuring both short-form (as seen on Whose Line is it Anyway?) and our unique long-form styles-think plays without a script. The entire show is made up on the spot with the help of suggestions from the audience–no two shows are alike! The Mainstage Cast is composed of improvisers from all over the country who have been trained by veteran improvisers from schools of improv that include The Second City, iO (ImprovOlympic), The Annoyance Theater, UCB, and others. Featuring the best improvisers in Nashville, this is THE show to come see!

The Third Coast Comedy Show

An improv show featuring both short-form (as seen on Whose Line is it Anyway?) and our unique long-form styles-think plays without a script. The entire show is made up on the spot with the help of suggestions from the audience–no two shows are alike! The Mainstage Cast is composed of improvisers from all over the country who have been trained by veteran improvisers from schools of improv that include The Second City, iO (ImprovOlympic), The Annoyance Theater, UCB, and others. Featuring the best improvisers in Nashville, this is THE show to come see!

The Third Coast Comedy Show

An improv show featuring both short-form (as seen on Whose Line is it Anyway?) and our unique long-form styles-think plays without a script. The entire show is made up on the spot with the help of suggestions from the audience–no two shows are alike! The Mainstage Cast is composed of improvisers from all over the country who have been trained by veteran improvisers from schools of improv that include The Second City, iO (ImprovOlympic), The Annoyance Theater, UCB, and others. Featuring the best improvisers in Nashville, this is THE show to come see!

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