Syracuse Improv with Johnny Nolan | GNY EP.207

Syracuse Improv’s Johnny Nolan on Spooky D&D Improv, Workshops, and Building a Comedy Community On Good News York, host Noah interviews Johnny Nolan, co-founder of Syracuse Improv, about growing the group from a small library meetup to 40+ attendees per workshop and multiple shows. They promote an upcoming Monday, October 26 Halloween-themed Dungeons & Dragons improv show at the Song & Dance, where performers and the audience create characters and an adventure on the spot, with a twist following monsters instead of heroes, plus costumes, a contest sponsored by Birdie and Dice, and tickets via syracuseimprov.com. They describe beginner-friendly free workshops every other Wednesday focused on community, shared silliness, and confidence, and discuss their own improv history in high school and at RIT. Looking ahead, they plan more shows, expanded classes (Level 1 and new Level 2), and a long-term goal of a dedicated theater, funded through attendance, grants, and donors. 00:00 Anxious And Late Cold Open 00:09 Meet Johnny Nolan 01:35 Dnd Improv Show Explained 02:51 Halloween Monsters Twist 03:36 Origins Of Diceprov 05:13 Ticket Sales Stress 05:43 How To Get Tickets 06:43 Marketing Call To Action 07:23 Workshops Overview 09:48 Community Through Improv 11:12 Embracing Embarrassment 12:10 Boy Scouts Memories 13:06 High School Improv Club 15:52 Rit Improv Life 17:33 Finding Friends At Rit 18:32 Silly Games Build Trust 19:42 Improv Friends For Life 20:46 Rebuilding Syracuse Improv 22:18 Community Connections And Venues 25:01 Working Styles And Friction 28:10 Big Vision For Growth 29:35 Why Take Improv Classes 33:14 Theater Dream And Funding 35:16 How You Can Help Now 37:32 Favorite Scenes And Memories 40:44 Final Thanks And Wrap Up