In preparation for Bandit’s new summer run of shows, we recently held auditions for our Tumbleweeds teams. Tumbleweeds is our newest program a training ground of sorts, with five teams made up of the hottest, freshest improvisers around, paired with seasoned Bandit directors and performers.
And holy guacamole, the local improv community did not disappoint! Over 70 people came out over two days to show their stuff, perform montages and make us all laugh. After careful deliberation and consideration, we were able to cast 40 new performers—we even had to add a fifth team because the talent level was so high. So excited for everyone else to get to check these performers out.
Thanks to everyone who auditioned and continued to show up for our local improv community.
If you want to see Tumbleweeds in action this summer—you can!
Friday, July 14, 7 pm @ The Rendezvous | TICKETS
Friday, August 4, 7 pm @ The Rendezvous | TICKETS
Friday, August 11, 7 pm @ The Rendezvous | TICKETS
Here are the teams, new team names coming soon!
Team 1
Directed by Stephen Carter
Mia Iseman
Chido Onyeze
Riley Dolan
Sam Cathcart
Jeff D'Angelo
Matt Vergara
Sonia Dillane
Laura Kirol
Kody Smith
Annie Barry
Team 2
Directed by Jonny Riecke
Taylor Kessner
Nathalie Graham
Eloise O'Loane
YC Chan
Drew Jacobson
Jake Foerg
Sara Jo Geiger
Zhi Bo Deng
Ciera Young
Team 3
Directed by Chrysta Storm and Mack Suits Baer
Joe DeSautelle
Natalie Holt
Pamela Cannon
Robbie Bidinger
Tiger Oakes
Mary Nesrala
Tamara Aranguiz
Jo Bechtold
Jonny Riecke
Team 4
Directed by Winnie Yeung and John Wachter
Derek Dzik
Ginger Baker
Chris Zimmerman
Lana Voynova
Max Horowitz-Gelb
Ilana Degann
PJ Weisberg
Julia Kolski
Mack Suits Baer
Team 5
Directed by Janelle Bentley and John Michael Jennings
Zak Nelson
Abby Schwartz
Melissa Zargon
Sam Cooper
Bjorn Sorenson
Christopher Callagan
Brian Toews
Annie Henderson
Chris Carter