We aren't ready to return to weekly shows, but once a month? Perfect. Excused Absence Nights are live comedy shows featuring original Improv, Sketch and Stand Up. Most shows include adult and youth acts. It's regular comedy, but with a PG sensibility. October 2 November 6 December 11 The Details: When? Sundays at 5 pm. Oct. … Continue reading Excused Absence Nights are Back!
What’s the Latest at Excused Absence?
Gearing Up for Fall Classes with Excused Absence
Fall '22 Improv: Coming Soon to a Theater (and the internet) near you.
VAPA Night at Pecan Springs Elementary
A very late update, but wanted to acknowledge the super fun time Excused Absence had providing Move Your Tale workshops at Pecan Springs Elementary's VAPA Night last March. We did a series of high speed Improv exercises and games, taking turns making each other laugh within our 15 minute classes as was humanly possible! https://twitter.com/pecanspringsecp/status/1508916832283070469 … Continue reading VAPA Night at Pecan Springs Elementary
Support our Scholarship Fundraiser
Help us Create a Scholarship Fund With the help of Austin Creative Alliance, we have launched our first fundraising campaign! Help us build a scholarship fund to allow students who might not otherwise be able to take part in Improv classes & camps. Click here to learn more.
ExAb Presents: Improm and Graduation
On May 22, 2022 Excused Absence held our first official graduation and inaugural Improm. After a fantastic and hilarious show, we honored a group of graduating seniors who have spent many years as ExAb students and performers. There were speeches, there were applause, there was genuine pride in their accomplishments and disbelief in the way … Continue reading ExAb Presents: Improm and Graduation
July ’22 at Temple Public Library
Though we haven't returned to our pre-pandemic touring schedule, Excused Absence did head down the road for a show at the Temple Public Library in early July. It was a big, high energy crowd and we had a fantastic time performing for them. Luckily, ExAb friend Lisa Parker was on hand to take photos! Thank … Continue reading July ’22 at Temple Public Library
Round Rock ISD Camps
We did it! Excused Absence offered summer camps at two Round Rock ISD campuses for the first time in July of 2022. Honestly, it was fantastic. The week Of July 18th was comprised of 7 middle students and took place at the Pearson Ranch campus. We had access to a classroom, the black box theatre … Continue reading Round Rock ISD Camps
ExAb Fest ’22: Officially Fantastic!
ExAb Fest '22 took place on Sunday, April 3 at fallout Theater in downtown Austin, Texas. For details about ExAb Fest '23, check out the festival website. Our 7th festival, this year featured 20 shows that ran back to back, marathon style, over the course of the day. A dedicated team of teen volunteers ran … Continue reading ExAb Fest ’22: Officially Fantastic!
Excused Absence Television
We did it! Sure, it's not exactly a new concept, but Excused Absence Television has finally launched on YouTube and we are delighted to join the world of live streaming, curated content and (most importantly) the chance to share our work with people all over the world! For the first time ever, we can say … Continue reading Excused Absence Television
Recommended Improv Resources
Links for those in need. There are tons of improv-focused books, blogs, movies, and podcasts out there. Below are some that I find helpful in my own work. I'm leaving a million out... There's no right or wrong way to approach improv, but there are endless suggestions and ideas. Look into as many as you … Continue reading Recommended Improv Resources
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