Dennis Spielman

The Felty, Puppety, Love of Community Challenge #12

On April 2, 2012

In this 2-for-1 video, Elizabeth Westermann of Puppet Crush, Buck and Clint Vrazel of Twinprov, and Andrew Agee sing two improvised songs. The challenge? To do the songs with puppets! Don’t let the puppets fool you because this video gets a bit wild.

Dennis’ Commentary: I had a rare opportunity to get an improviser all the way from Seattle, Elizabeth Westermann, for a challenge, so I snatched it. Everyone was hanging out at Eric Webb’s place after an OKC Improv show where Elizabeth was performing with Buck and Clint. I didn’t plan on filming a challenge, but I had a chance and everyone was game. The challengers had so much fun, we ended up doing a second song.

OMG!

By Dennis

On April 1, 2012

In Imaginary

Look at what appeared in my living room when I awoke this morning!

The Wild, Succulents, Crazy, Juicy, Delicious, Delectable Improv Challenge #11

By Dennis

On March 27, 2012

In Real

Ben Davis, Kyle Gossett, Michael Roberts, Stephen Dillard-Carroll, and Jessi Kyle return for the dangerous challenge where Michael must convince the others, who can only say or do one thing from a suggestion from the hat, to cross the street. Dun-dun-dun!

Dennis’ Commentary: This video features some dramatic videography. The Cast of Big O plus Michael Roberts were great to work with again. I wanted to feature Michael Roberts in one last challenge before he moved out of state and I got this great video.

The Fantabiolous, Screwy, Improv Whodad Challenge #10

By Dennis

On March 19, 2012

In Real

The fabulous MiDolls battle each other in a game of questions. The girls – Sue Ellen Reiman, Cristela Carrizales, Ann-Lisette Caveny, Raychel Winstead, Brenda Williams, and Jodi Nestander – pick out some characters from a hat as a starting point. Each of them have two lives tournament style until one of them emerges victoriously to become the champion.

Dennis’ Commentary: Testing the waters for competition based challenges. Success? Yes. The MiDolls were great and a ton of fun. This was filmed during their rehearsal. There was lots of goofing around before and after the video. I ended up just hanging out with them that night.

Elemental Coffee

By Dennis

On March 18, 2012

In Real

Today for Uncovering Oklahoma, I visited Elemental Coffee in Oklahoma City. Elemental has a simple philosophy on their coffees: “deliver each coffee as it wants to be delivered.” At Elemental they source, sample, import, roast, and deliver the finest coffees available. They’re a small Oklahoma City company dedicated to producing the finest coffee while providing their customers with the best imaginable service.

In my latest video interview, I spoke with co-owners, Chris Holliday and Laura Massenat at Elemental.

I’m not a coffee drinker, but I wanted to try something. I was recommended a macchiato. Yeah, I still don’t like coffee. However, after the interview I had a crepe, which I’ve never had before, and it was delicious. Their crepes are only available on Sundays.

Watch the video and then visit Elemental for yourself.